Melville, Louisiana Population 2022
Melville is a city located in St. Landry Parish Louisiana. Melville has a 2020 population of 1,008. Melville is currently declining at a rate of -0.69% annually and its population has decreased by -3.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,041 in 2010.
The average household income in Melville is $28,830 with a poverty rate of 35.05%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $390 per month, and the median house value is $71,800. The median age in Melville is 28.3 years, 25.6 years for males, and 31.7 years for females.
Melville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Melvillewas:
- Black or African American: 44.07%
- White: 35.65%
- Two or more races: 17.53%
- Other race: 2.75%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 513 | 44.07% |
| White | 415 | 35.65% |
| Two or More Races | 204 | 17.53% |
| Some Other Race | 32 | 2.75% |
Melville Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 422 | 2.76 | 62.8 |
| Non Family | 180 | 1.16 | 48.9 |
| Female | 115 | 4.2 | 54.8 |
| Married | 90 | 3.67 | 85.6 |
| Male | 37 | 3.84 | 100 |
3.73
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 88 | 13.06% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 174 | 25.82% |
| High School Graduate | 327 | 48.52% |
| Some College | 34 | 5.04% |
| Associates Degree | 0.00% | |
| Bachelors Degree | 51 | 7.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 0.00% |
Melville Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 317 | 223 | 18 |
| White | 265 | 185 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | ||
| Hispanic | 46 | 4 | |
| Other Race | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 70.35%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.45%.
Melville Language by Age
Melville Language
92.25% of Melville residents speak only English, while 7.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.00% of the population.
Melville Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 513 | 235 | 45.81% |
| White | 401 | 173 | 43.14% |
| Other | NaN% |
35.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.36%
Male Poverty Rate
46.57%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Melville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Melville is Black, with 45.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Melville is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 54.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.96%.
Melville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
28.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.9%
Male Marriage Rate
35.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Melville Married by Age and Sex
Melville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Melville Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 4.47% |
| Black | 9 | 2.28% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 8.70% |
Melville Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
36.1%
Labor Force Participation
36.1%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
83.68%
Born in Melville
99.14%
Native Born
0.86%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.86%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.14% of Melville residents were born in the United States, with 83.68% having been born in Louisiana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,008 | -7 | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 1,015 | -7 | -0.68% |
| 2020 | 1,022 | -7 | -0.68% |
| 2019 | 1,029 | -7 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 1,036 | -11 | -1.05% |
| 2017 | 1,047 | -1 | -0.10% |
| 2016 | 1,048 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 1,046 | 1 | 0.10% |
| 2014 | 1,045 | 4 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 1,041 | -1 | -0.10% |
| 2012 | 1,042 | 1 | 0.10% |
| 2011 | 1,041 | 0.00% | |
| 2010 | 1,041 | 0.00% |