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27%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
3%
Household income NAT. AVG.
13%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexMelrose ParkIllinoisNational
Income per capita$21,881$31,502$29,829
Median household income$53,596$59,196$55,322
Median income owner occupied$66,887$75,354$70,586
Median income renter occupied$47,542$34,488$35,192
Median earnings male$34,465$40,474$36,919
Median earnings female$26,466$27,197$26,250
Unemployment rate4.1%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level15.8%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Melrose Park is 27% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Melrose Park is 3% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Melrose Park is 13% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Melrose Park is 5% higher than the national average

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      $35,727 $53,596 $107,192
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      $39,460 $59,196 $118,392
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Melrose Park median earnings by income bracket

      Melrose Park employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry16.7%16.7%
      Manufacturing sector22.8%22.8%
      Financial & insurance services0.5%0.5%
      Wholesale & retail services13.9%13.9%
      Public administration5.7%5.7%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities9.2%9.2%
      Education, health & social services5.2%5.2%
      Other24.8%24.8%

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      Source: The Melrose Park, IL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).