Melville, NY

Census Place

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2024 Population

19,714

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

49.8

1.97% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

4.54%

3.73% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$159,922

2.73% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$788,900

1.35% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

9,216

2.37% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Melville, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Melville, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Melville, NY are Farmingdale State College (1,960 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Melville, NY was $788,900, and the homeownership rate was 88.1%.

Most people in Melville, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Melville, NY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Melville, NY is home to a population of 19.7k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 13% of Melville, NY residents were born outside of the country (2.57k people).

In 2024, there were 9.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.8k people) in Melville, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.63k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.01k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.1%

2024 Citizenship

97.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.1% of Melville, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Melville, NY was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Melville, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Melville, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
15.8k ± 1.57k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.63k ± 473
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
1.01k ± 688

6.3%

Hispanic Population

1.24k people

6.3% of the people in Melville, NY are hispanic (1.24k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Melville, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
492,198 ± 17,010 people
China
414,597 ± 15,642 people
Jamaica
229,554 ± 11,695 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 492,198 New York residents, followed by China with 414,597 and Jamaica with 229,554.

Foreign-Born Population

13%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.57k people

10.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.95k people

As of 2024, 13% of Melville, NY residents (2.57k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Melville, NY was 10.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Melville, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
116 ± 80
Korea
106 ± 103
Gulf War (2001-)
58 ± 62

Melville, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Melville, NY.

Health

99.5% of the population of Melville, NY has health coverage, with 53.9% on employee plans, 9.44% on Medicaid, 20.3% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 0.36% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 265 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.7% were men and 54.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 28% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.7% were men and 54.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

0.508%

Uninsured

53.9%

Employer Coverage

9.44%

Medicaid

20.3%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

0.36%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Melville, NY declined by 47.3% from 0.965% to 0.508%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Melville, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Melville, NY employs 9.22k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Melville, NY were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,038 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,495 people), and Finance & Insurance (1,206 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($245,129), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($146,875), and Finance & Insurance ($130,909).

Employment

Occupations

9.22k

2024 Value

± 849

−2.37%

1 Year decline

± 13.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Melville, NY declined at a rate of −2.37%, from 9.44k employees to 9.22k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Melville, NY, are Management Occupations (1,404 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,224 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,112 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Melville, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

9.22k

2024 Value

± 849

−2.37%

1 Year decline

± 13.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Melville, NY declined at a rate of −2.37%, from 9.44k employees to 9.22k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Melville, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,038 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,495 people), and Finance & Insurance (1,206 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Melville, NY, though some of these residents may live in Melville, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$108,242

Median earning men ± $26,470

$80,343

Median earning women ± $11,641

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($157,193), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($132,000), and Public Administration ($129,453).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($101,429), Manufacturing ($99,139), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($91,329).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Melville, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.3%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (0.565%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Melville, NY awarded 1,960 degrees. The student population of Melville, NY in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 5,874 male students and 4,165 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Melville, NY are White (930 and 48.2%), Hispanic or Latino (525 and 27.2%), Asian (228 and 11.8%), and Black or African American (179 and 9.28%).

The largest universities in Melville, NY by number of degrees awarded are Farmingdale State College (1,960 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Melville, NY are General Business Administration & Management (304 and 15.5%), Science, Technology, & Society (196 and 10%), and General Studies (166 and 8.47%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $7,070 for in-state students and $16,980 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Melville, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 10,039 (58.5% men and 41.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 10,039 students enrolled in Melville, NY, 58.5% men and 41.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,776 records, of which 37.2% were women and 62.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
304 degrees awarded
Science, Technology, & Society
196 degrees awarded
General Computer Programming
113 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Melville, NY was General Business Administration & Management with 304 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Melville, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Farmingdale State College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,960 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Farmingdale State College with 1,960 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 1,145 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Melville, NY, which is 1.4 times more than the 815 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 930 degrees mean that there were 1.77 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 525 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,070) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,556) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Melville, NY was $788,900 in 2024, which is 2.37 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $778,400 to $788,900, a 1.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Melville, NY is 88.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Melville, NY have an average commute time of 33.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Melville, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$788,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$43,813

$6,395

Median Property Taxes

±$544

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Melville, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Melville, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

88.1%

Homeownership

2024

57.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 88.1% of the housing units in Melville, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 87.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Melville, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$159,922

Median Household Income

± $15,686

7.26k

Number of Households

± 659

In 2024, the median household income of the 7.26k households in Melville, NY grew to $159,922 from the previous year's value of $155,675.

The following chart displays the households in Melville, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Melville, NY is from New York.

0.492

2024 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2023 Wage GINI in New York

In 2024, the income inequality in New York was 0.492 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.301% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (66.6%)
Worked At Home (15.5%)
Public Transit (9.35%)

In 2024, 66.6% of workers in Melville, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.5%) and those who used public transit to get to work (9.35%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

33.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Melville, NY have a longer commute time (33.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 11.3% of the workforce in Melville, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Melville, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Melville, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Melville, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.54% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Melville, NY (884 out of 19.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Melville, NY is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.