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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Melville

Rhode Island · 4,426 residents · 2.098 sq mi
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Melville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,161. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Renters pay a median $713 per month, above the US median of $450. At a median age of 24.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 24.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Renter-heavy
4% owner-occupied
US average: 64%
Section 01

Population & growth

4,426
+90%vs 2000
vs 2,325 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,110 / sq mi
+90%vs 2000
vs 1,108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
24.2
−9%vs 2000
vs 26.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9612K3K4K5K1990201020202024Melville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,161
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,314 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,277
−10%vs 2000
vs $14,789 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.1%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$713
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $829 in 2000
US average: $450
4.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
95.7% rent
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(3,856)
Black8.1%(357)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(213)
Asian2.1%(91)
Other2.8%(122)
Diversity Score37.5%(1,660)
37
−21%vs 2000
vs 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.1%
−17.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
96.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.9%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

65.5 min
+591%vs 2000
vs 9.5 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, Rhode Island?

Melville, Rhode Island has about 4,426 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Melville, Rhode Island earns about $38,161 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 $713 a month.

How educated are people in Melville, Rhode Island?

About 35.1% 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 4.1% of people in Melville, Rhode Island 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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