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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Melville

New York · 14,533 residents · 12.111 sq mi
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Melville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,527. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $326,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 113% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,533
+15%since 1990
from 12,586 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,200 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 1,039 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+8%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$92,527
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,581 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$41,053
+35%since 1990
from $30,343 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$326,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,842
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $925 in 1990
US average: $602
86.0%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 91.1% in 1990
14.0% rent
3.5
−5%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(11,895)
Black1.6%(201)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(305)
Asian3.7%(471)
Diversity Score18.3%(2,304)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(12,711)
Black2%(294)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(540)
Asian5.4%(785)
Diversity Score26%(3,785)
26
+42%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.8%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 44.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 90.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
23.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 21.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.7 min
−10%since 1990
from 28.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melville, New York?

Melville, New York has about 14,533 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Melville, New York earns about $92,527 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 $326,900, and the typical rent is about $1,842 a month.

How educated are people in Melville, New York?

About 48.8% 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 4.0% of people in Melville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Melville, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,947 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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