Melrose Park, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Melrose Park is a small community located in Pennsylvania. The total population is 2,266. It ranks as the 605th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Melrose Park is 48.4 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Melrose Park is $168,750. This is 116% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 109% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.4%. This is 54% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $465,200. Housing costs are 83% higher than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Melrose Park is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Melrose Park is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (30.6% vs 10.3%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (11.5% vs 3.8%).

Education

73.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Melrose Park in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 109% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.2%. Notably, 46.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Melrose Park, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.