Economy & Jobs — Melrose, New Mexico
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $32,750 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$38,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,479 |
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| Poverty Rate | 38.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 13.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 189 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Transportation | 20.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.8% |
| Construction | 16.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 33 |
| Fast Food | 33 |
| Physician Offices | 23 |
| Gas Stations | 22 |
| Insurance Agencies | 16 |
| Law Offices | 16 |
| Real Estate Offices | 15 |
| Commercial Banks | 15 |
| General Merchandise | 13 |
| Dental Offices | 13 |
| Hotels Motels | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Accounting Firms | 11 |
| Child Day Care | 11 |
| Coffee Shops | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
