Melville, Louisiana
Town · Population 740 · #184 in Louisiana
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About Melville
Melville is a tiny community in central Louisiana, home to 740 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Melville holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.26 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 587 residents per square mile.
📰 Melville News Today
- News 15 Investigates speaks with auditor about Melville's finances KADN News 15 · Aug 14
- VIDEO: Bear displaced by flooding seeks refuge in tree in Melville KLFY.com · Jun 23
- Juanita Ledoux Obituary May 16, 2026 Sibille Funeral Home · May 16
- Melville moves forward with multi-million dollar plan to fix troubled water system KATC · Apr 9
- Obituary information for Ronald C. "Ronnie" Hall Melancon Funeral Home · Oct 31
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What Makes Melville Unique
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)740
Rank in state#184 of 304
Land area1.26 sq mi
Density587/sq mi
Coordinates30.6920, -91.7505