Township · Michigan
Melrose Township, Michigan
Melrose Township, township, in Charlevoix County, Michigan. Melrose Township had 1,404 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,405 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,413 (±160). GEOID 2602952880.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,404
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,405 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,413 ±160
Median household income
$97,059
±$10,541 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$262,600
±$22,835 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,750
±$691 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Melrose Township and what county is it in?
Melrose Township is a township in Charlevoix County, Michigan. It covers 32.9 square miles of land, 43 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Melrose Township: Walloon Lake (CDP, 271 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Melrose Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,404 people lived in Melrose Township on July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 1,405 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,413 (±160).
| Measure | Melrose Township | Charlevoix County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,413±160 | 26,108 | no clear change |
| Households | 604±76 | 12,267 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.32±0.18 | 2.10 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 864±80 | 17,640 | −100 |
Melrose Township's population since 2000
From 1,388 in 2000 to 1,404 in 2025: up 1.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Melrose Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Melrose Township?
The median resident of Melrose Township is 41.6 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.6%.
| Measure | Melrose Township | Charlevoix County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6±3.8 | 50.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.0%±3.6 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8%±4.6 pts | 27.1% | – |
| Male | 52.5%±3.5 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0%±2.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.3%±3.9 pts | 92.3% | −5.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±3.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4%±1.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4%±4.6 pts | 14.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.6%±2.4 pts | 6.2% | −5.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7%±2.8 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.9%±6.2 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.0%±4.7 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.0%±2.2 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±1.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Melrose Township earn?
Half of Melrose Township's 604 households earn less than $97,059 a year (±$10,541), against $76,531 in Charlevoix County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 the median was $74,720 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $22,339 after inflation. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Melrose Township | Charlevoix County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,059±$10,541 | $76,531 | +$22,339 |
| Mean household income | $127,252±$23,836 | $104,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,739±$10,343 | $48,894 | +$14,149 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.9%±1.7 pts | 8.7% | −5.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0%±10.5 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.5%±3.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.9%±5.7 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2%±6.0 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Melrose Township?
Owners occupy 91.1% of Melrose Township's occupied homes and renters 8.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $262,600 by its owner (±$22,835). The median renter pays $1,750 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Melrose Township | Charlevoix County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $262,600±$22,835 | $276,800 | +$76,642 |
| Median gross rent | $1,750±$691 | $949 | +$751 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 0.0%±52.9 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,445±$95 | $1,478 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.1%±4.7 pts | 83.5% | +8.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.9%±4.7 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Housing units | 864±80 | 17,640 | −100 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 39.3%±23.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.2%±4.3 pts | 78.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.0%±3.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±3.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.6%±4.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.8%±5.4 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6%±2.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Melrose Township work and get to work?
78.8% of Melrose Township's workers drive alone and 10.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.1 minutes.
| Measure | Melrose Township | Charlevoix County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.7%±5.2 pts | 57.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.1%±1.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.8%±6.2 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4%±3.1 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.3%±2.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.1%±5.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.1 min±2.4 | 19.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Melrose Township?
1 census tract lies mostly in Melrose Township, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2Charlevoix County | 1,205 | $95,147 |
| Tract 1Charlevoix County | 1,723 | $79,412 |
| Tract 3Charlevoix County | 2,251 | $74,318 |
| Tract 14Charlevoix County | 1,446 | $60,119 |
| Tract 13Charlevoix County | 1,305 | $64,844 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Melrose Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Melrose Township compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Melrose Township is the 6,234th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 780th-most populous of 1,240 in Michigan.
Melrose Township ranks 194th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 780th | 1,240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 827th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 1,148th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 194th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 140th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 346th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 30th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 1,137th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 324th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 816th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 402nd | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 567th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 1,046th | 1,356 |
Melrose Township's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Melrose Township?
19 of the 57 figures for Melrose Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Melrose Township are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.