Melville is a town located in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Melville has a 2025 population of 743. Melville is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -1.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 758 in 2020.
The average household income in Melville is $45,723 with a poverty rate of 34.36%.The median age in Melville is 37.8 years: 40.4 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Melville includes 56.73% Black or African American, 38.16% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
Black or African American | 388 | 56.73% |
White | 261 | 38.16% |
Two or more races | 35 | 5.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Melville's average per capita income is $24,596. Household income levels show a median of $41,406. The poverty rate stands at 34.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $57,344 | - |
Families | $44,803 | $58,454 |
Households | $41,406 | $45,723 |
Non Families | $11,689 | $16,477 |
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