Melrose City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 130 people, 56 households, and 38 families residing in the city. The population density was 153.7 people per square mile (59.34/kmē), it is Iowa's 52nd least densely populated city. There were 67 housing units at an average density of 78.8 per square mile (30.42/kmē). The average household size was 2.32 people, and the average family size was 2.87 people. The population's age distribution was 18.5% under the age of 18, 12.3% from 18 to 24, 15.4% from 25 to 44, 34.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males. The median age was 47 years, The median age of males and females living in Melrose City was 45.8 and 47.3 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 97.69% White, 0% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0.77% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.77% from two or more races and 0.77% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $34583, it is 464th wealthiest city by median household income in Iowa. The median income for a family in the city was $32917, making it the 116th lowest city by median family income in Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $15507, making it the 310th poorest city by per capita income among the Iowa. The median income was $18750, The median income for males was $22250, compared to $10625 for females.
In 2000, 37 pupils and students, of which 5 are male and 32 are female, 28.46% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 0 nursery or pri school, 3 kindergarten, 9 elementary school, 13 high school and 12 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 130 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 130 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 130 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 129 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 126 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 126 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 125 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 123 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 121 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 119 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 119 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 3 | 3 | |
| Elementary school | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| High school | 13 | 13 | |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose city, Iowa | $34583 | $32917 | $15507 |
| Monroe County, Iowa | $34877 | $41611 | $17155 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |