Melrose, MA Demographics

A map of Melrose's Population by Race

Melrose, Massachusetts had a population of 29,817 in 2020. It was 79.6% White, 3.1% Black, 7.4% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Melrose, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Melrose is the 49th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Melrose's White Population

23,736 residents of Melrose identify as White, or 79.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Melrose slightly larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Melrose is ranked #164 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Melrose is more White than neighboring Malden (40% White), Saugus (75.1% White), and Everett (34.1% White). Melrose is less White than neighboring Stoneham (81.4% White), and Wakefield (85.7% White).

Melrose's Black Population

938 residents of Melrose identify as Black, or 3.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Melrose roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Melrose is ranked #73 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Melrose is more Black than neighboring Stoneham (2.8% Black), and Wakefield (1.5% Black). Melrose is less Black than neighboring Malden (14.2% Black), Saugus (3.8% Black), and Everett (14.1% Black).

Melrose's Asian Population

2,215 residents of Melrose identify as Asian, or 7.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Melrose roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Melrose is ranked #34 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Melrose is more Asian than neighboring Stoneham (6.5% Asian), Saugus (4.9% Asian), and Wakefield (4.2% Asian). Melrose is less Asian than neighboring Malden (25.8% Asian), and Everett (7.5% Asian).

Melrose's Hispanic Population

1,353 residents of Melrose identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Melrose slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Melrose is ranked #112 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Melrose is more Hispanic than neighboring Stoneham (4.2% Hispanic), and Wakefield (4.2% Hispanic). Melrose is less Hispanic than neighboring Malden (10.4% Hispanic), Saugus (9.1% Hispanic), and Everett (28.5% Hispanic).

Melrose's Native American/Other Population

258 residents of Melrose identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Melrose roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Melrose is ranked #103 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Melrose is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wakefield (0.8% Native American/Other). Melrose is less Native American/Other than neighboring Malden (2.9% Native American/Other), Saugus (2.1% Native American/Other), and Everett (6.5% Native American/Other).

Melrose's Multiracial Population

1,317 residents of Melrose identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Melrose roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Melrose is ranked #93 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Melrose is more Multiracial than neighboring Stoneham (4.2% Multiracial), and Wakefield (3.5% Multiracial). Melrose is less Multiracial than neighboring Malden (6.6% Multiracial), Saugus (5% Multiracial), and Everett (9.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.