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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Melville

Louisiana · 1,376 residents · 1.256 sq mi
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Melville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,487. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $34,500. The poverty rate of 40.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,376
−12%since 1990
from 1,562 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,096 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 1,244 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.1
+14%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4627621K1K2K1990201020202024Melville
2024589
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,487
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,572 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,881
+59%since 1990
from $5,580 in 1990
US average: $21,522
40.1%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 46.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$243
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $185 in 1990
US average: $602
70.1%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
29.9% rent
1.9
−19%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(863)
Black44%(688)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.3%(989)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(712)
Black44.8%(616)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(24)
Asian0.9%(12)
Diversity Score65.4%(900)
65
+3%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.1%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 49.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.9 min
+5%since 1990
from 30.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melville, Louisiana?

Melville, Louisiana has about 1,376 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Melville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Melville, Louisiana earns about $18,487 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melville, Louisiana expensive?

In Melville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $34,500, and the typical rent is about $243 a month.

How educated are people in Melville, Louisiana?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Melville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melville, Louisiana?

About 40.1% of people in Melville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melville, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Melville, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 186 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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