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Melville

New York · 19,284 residents · 12.111 sq mi
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Melville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,734. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $650,300. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,284
+33%since 2000
from 14,533 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,592 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 1,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.9
+30%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K16K18K20K1990201020202024Melville
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,734
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,527 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,048
+58%since 2000
from $41,053 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$650,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,579
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,842 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+65%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(14,654)
Black4.1%(794)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(1,288)
Asian10.4%(1,997)
Other2.7%(518)
Diversity Score50.4%(9,711)
Diversity Score
50
+93%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.3%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melville, New York?

Melville, New York has about 19,284 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Melville, New York earns about $111,734 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 $650,300, and the typical rent is about $2,579 a month.

How educated are people in Melville, New York?

About 56.9% 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 3.6% 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 6,698 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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