Melrose, NM Demographics
A map of Melrose's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 450 | 72.3% |
Hispanic | 129 | 20.7% |
Multiracial | 34 | 5.5% |
Native American/Other | 8 | 1.3% |
Asian | 1 | 0.2% |
Black | 0 | 0.0% |
Melrose, New Mexico had a population of 622 in 2020. It was 72.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.2% Asian, 20.7% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 5.5% 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 527 places in New Mexico, Melrose is the 220th 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
450 residents of Melrose identify as White, or 72.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Melrose considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Melrose is ranked #84 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Melrose is more White than neighboring Cannon AFB (56% White), Portales (44% White), and Clovis (40.6% White). Melrose is less White than neighboring Floyd (79.1% White), and House (87.5% White).
Melrose's Black Population
0 residents of Melrose identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Melrose roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Melrose is ranked #304 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Melrose is less Black than neighboring Cannon AFB (7.6% Black), Portales (3.1% Black), and Clovis (5.9% Black).
Melrose's Asian Population
1 residents of Melrose identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Melrose roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Melrose is ranked #229 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Melrose is more Asian than neighboring Floyd (0% Asian), and House (0% Asian). Melrose is less Asian than neighboring Cannon AFB (2.1% Asian), Portales (1.3% Asian), and Clovis (1.7% Asian).
Melrose's Hispanic Population
129 residents of Melrose identify as Hispanic, or 20.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Melrose considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Melrose is ranked #355 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Melrose is more Hispanic than neighboring Floyd (18.6% Hispanic), and House (5.4% Hispanic). Melrose is less Hispanic than neighboring Cannon AFB (24.6% Hispanic), Portales (46.7% Hispanic), and Clovis (47.1% Hispanic).
Melrose's Native American/Other Population
8 residents of Melrose identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Melrose slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Melrose is ranked #325 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Melrose is more Native American/Other than neighboring Floyd (0% Native American/Other), Cannon AFB (0.8% Native American/Other), House (0% Native American/Other), and Clovis (1% Native American/Other). Melrose is less Native American/Other than neighboring Portales (1.8% Native American/Other).
Melrose's Multiracial Population
34 residents of Melrose identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Melrose roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Melrose is ranked #47 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Melrose is more Multiracial than neighboring Floyd (2.3% Multiracial), Portales (3.2% Multiracial), and Clovis (3.6% Multiracial). Melrose is less Multiracial than neighboring Cannon AFB (9% Multiracial), and House (7.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.