Melville
Town in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
Melville is a town in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, with 759 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Palmetto, 9.6 miles W.
- 759residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.3 km²
- 604 / sq mipopulation density
- 70753ZIP code
About Melville
Melville is a town in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Melville had a population of 759. It is part of the Opelousas−Eunice Micropolitan Statistical Area. It was founded in 1889 and is known as the Atchafalaya River Catfish Capital of Louisiana. It is directly across the river from the ghost town Red Cross, Louisiana.
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Living in Melville
- Median household income
- $35,500
- Median home value
- $71,700
- Median age
- 45.5
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Melville had 759 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 759 |
|---|---|
| Density | 604 per sq mi (233 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Melville at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Landry Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 759 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.26 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.6920° N, 91.7505° W |
| ZIP code | 70753 |
| Official website | melvillela.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2249730 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Melville
- Palmetto9.6 mi W
- Morganza9.9 mi E
- Fordoche10.4 mi SE
- Krotz Springs11.2 mi S
- Lebeau13.3 mi W
- Livonia14.9 mi SE
- Port Barre15.4 mi SW
- New Roads17.6 mi E
- Ventress19.0 mi E
- Washington19.1 mi W
- Maringouin19.6 mi SE
- Simmesport20.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Melville
What county is Melville in?
Melville is in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Melville, LA?
759 people lived in Melville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Melville, LA?
The ZIP code of Melville is 70753.
What is the elevation of Melville?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Melville?
Palmetto (9.6 mi), Morganza (9.9 mi), Fordoche (10.4 mi), Krotz Springs (11.2 mi), Lebeau (13.3 mi).
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