Melville

This town’s history and commerce are tied to the Atchafalaya River. Historically, the town made its fortune in river commerce and then as a crossing point for the railroad. This history has been lovingly preserved and remnants and photos of those early days can be found at the town’s grocery and hardware store, Cannatella's. This store has been in business for over 100 years serving authentic Italian sausage and muffulettas, a famous Louisiana deli sandwich made with Sicilian sesame bread, an olive tapenade, and cured Italian meats.

Biker enthusiasts and fans of the film Easy Rider can get to Melville by way of scenic Highway 105, where the memorable last scene of the film took place.

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Population

Total Population

763

Population
Growth Rate

-0.53%

Median Age

44

Diversity Index

54.200

Housing & Income

Households

336

Total Housing Units

441


Owner Occupied

207

Renter Occupied

129

Vacant

105

Median Home Value

$204,688


Average Home Value

$188,768

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

1.33%

Income Projection

Median Household

$28,651 $29,075


Average Household

$36,687 $39,090


Per Capita

$16,156 $17,256

Workforce

Total Businesses

32

Total Employed

311

Workers 16+

242

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

187

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

49

2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

19

2023 Food & Beverage Retailers

N

Businesses

2

Employed

18

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

18

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

1

Employed

15

Some
High School

50

Graduated
High School

378

Associates
Degree

0

Bachelor's
Degree

24

Graduate
Degree

0

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

163

Non-Resident Commuters

79

Drive Alone

217

Carpooled

4

Public

12

Work At Home

8

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