Melrose is an unincorporated community in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, with a population of 1,129. It has a population density of one person per square mile which is much lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. There are many businesses, outdoor activities, organizations and local sporting events that residents of Melrose can take part in. Residents can enjoy shopping at the locally owned stores such as Melrose Steak House & Saloon or High Plains Pawnshop and Gun Sales. There are year-round outdoor activities including camping at Caprock Canyons State Park and fishing at Ute Lake State Park. For those looking to get involved in their community there is the Melrose Volunteer Fire Department or the Melrose Booster Club who host events throughout the year to bring people together. Lastly, local sports fans can cheer on their teams at sporting events such as The Lady Longhorns Girls Basketball game held at Melrose High School or the Bobcats football games held at Bobcat Stadium.
The population in Melrose (zip 88124) is 1,129. There are 1 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Melrose (zip 88124) is 46.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Melrose (zip 88124) is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Melrose (zip 88124)
- 60.9% are married
- 12.5% are divorced
- 48.1% are married with children
- 13.6% have children, but are single
Race in Melrose (zip 88124)
- 84.2% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 5.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 9.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander