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Melville

Louisiana · 759 residents · 1.256 sq mi
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Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 617 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $100,000. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 52.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
759
−45%since 2000
from 1,376 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
604 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 1,096 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+30%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4627621K1K2K1990201020202024Melville
2024589
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$9,884
+11%since 2000
from $8,881 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
52.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$278
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
36.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.7%(301)
Black55.6%(422)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.1%(464)
Diversity Score
61
−7%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+13%since 2000
from 31.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 33.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−65.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melville, Louisiana?

Melville, Louisiana has about 759 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Melville, Louisiana expensive?

In Melville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $100,000, and the typical rent is about $278 a month.

How educated are people in Melville, Louisiana?

About 6.0% 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 52.3% 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 803 residents, a change of about -51 percent over that period.

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

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