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Melville

Louisiana · 1,041 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 $14,018. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 335 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $41,700. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 68% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,041
−24%since 2000
from 1,376 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
829 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,096 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+24%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4627621K1K2K1990201020202024Melville
2024589
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,018
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,487 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,269
+38%since 2000
from $8,881 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing10.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.0%
−47.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+59%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(712)
Black44.8%(616)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(24)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.4%(900)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45%(468)
Black51.9%(540)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(19)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.6%(17)
Diversity Score66.6%(693)
Diversity Score
67
+2%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+2%since 2000
from 31.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
24.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.4%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melville, Louisiana?

Melville, Louisiana has about 1,041 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Melville, Louisiana earns about $14,018 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 $41,700, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Melville, Louisiana?

About 4.6% 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 42.8% 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 521 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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