Demographics & People — Melrose, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 29,488 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~30,000 |
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| Median Age | 43.6 |
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| Total Households | 12,368 |
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| Family Households | 7,954 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 23,181 |
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| Black or African American | 649 |
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| Asian | 2,848 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,770 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 7,807 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,259 |
| Other groups | 5,684 |
| Italian | 4,626 |
| English | 3,136 |
| German | 2,182 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,505 |
| Polish | 1,178 |
| American | 1,076 |
| French Canadian | 731 |
Language
| English Only | 22,064 |
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| Spanish | 1,350 |
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| Population 5+ | 27,986 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 730 |
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| Population 18+ | 23,684 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 34.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 29.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Melrose, Massachusetts.
