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Melville

Rhode Island · 1,631 residents · 2.098 sq mi
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Melville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,266. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 694 residents. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,724 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
5% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,631
−30%since 2000
from 2,325 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
777 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 1,108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.8
+9%since 2000
from 26.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9612K3K4K5K1990201020202024Melville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,266
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,314 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,373
+153%since 2000
from $14,789 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.9%
+32.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
+2%since 2010
from 0.307 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$2,724
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $829 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
95.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Melville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(1,738)
Black8.7%(203)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(195)
Asian4.5%(104)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.5%(1,105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(706)
Black5.4%(88)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(390)
Asian4.2%(68)
Other23.2%(379)
Diversity Score87.1%(1,421)
Diversity Score
87
+83%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 97.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.8%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2012
from 4.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2017
from 88.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2016
from 85.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melville, Rhode Island?

Melville, Rhode Island has about 1,631 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melville, Rhode Island?

The typical household in Melville, Rhode Island earns about $102,266 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melville, Rhode Island expensive?

In Melville, Rhode Island, the typical rent is about $2,724 a month.

How educated are people in Melville, Rhode Island?

About 59.5% of adults age 25 and over in Melville, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melville, Rhode Island?

About 1.6% of people in Melville, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melville, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Melville, Rhode Island has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,795 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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