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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Melville

New York · 12,586 residents · 12.111 sq mi
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Melville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,581. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $269,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 120% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,586
−13%vs 2000
vs 14,533 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,039 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 1,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.4
−7%vs 2000
vs 39.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$72,581
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $92,527 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$30,343
−26%vs 2000
vs $41,053 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$269,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $326,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$925
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,842 in 2000
US average: $450
91.1%
+5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.0% in 2000
8.9% rent
3.7
+5%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(12,711)
Black2%(294)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(540)
Asian5.4%(785)
Other0%
Diversity Score26%(3,785)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(11,895)
Black1.6%(201)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(305)
Asian3.7%(471)
Other0.2%(19)
Diversity Score18.3%(2,304)
18
−30%vs 2000
vs 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

44.1%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.1%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
21.4%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.5 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Melville, New York?

Melville, New York has about 12,586 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Melville, New York?

The typical household in Melville, New York earns about $72,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melville, New York expensive?

In Melville, New York, the median home is worth about $269,000, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Melville, New York?

About 44.1% of adults age 25 and over in Melville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melville, New York?

About 3.2% of people in Melville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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