Economy & Jobs — Melville, Louisiana

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$35,500
Estimated 2026~$47,200
Per Capita Income$18,764
Poverty Rate24.8%
Unemployment Rate6.1%
In Labor Force237

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare43.8%
Construction25.7%
Retail10.2%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Physician Offices74
Fast Food48
Law Offices47
Gas Stations43
General Merchandise35
Commercial Banks29
Full Service Restaurants27
Grocery Stores25
Dental Offices23
Insurance Agencies21
Convenience Stores18
Accounting Firms16
Child Day Care16
Hotels Motels16
Home Health14
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.