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Melville

Rhode Island · 1,320 residents · 2.098 sq mi
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Melville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,491. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 1,005 residents. Renters pay a median $1,969 per month, above the US median of $853. At a median age of 25.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,320
−43%since 2000
from 2,325 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
629 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 1,108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
25.8
−3%since 2000
from 26.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9612K3K4K5K1990201020202024Melville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,491
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,314 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,283
+24%since 2000
from $14,789 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,969
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $829 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
3.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
94.6% rent
Vacancy rate
25.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(880)
Black8.2%(108)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(156)
Asian6.1%(80)
Other6.1%(81)
Diversity Score64.6%(852)
Diversity Score
65
+36%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+72%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 97.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
30.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melville, Rhode Island?

Melville, Rhode Island has about 1,320 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Melville, Rhode Island earns about $50,491 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 $1,969 a month.

How educated are people in Melville, Rhode Island?

About 38.4% 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 8.0% 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 3,106 residents, a change of about -70 percent over that period.

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