Demographics & People — Melville, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,187 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~21,000 |
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| Median Age | 49.8 |
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| Total Households | 7,323 |
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| Family Households | 4,847 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,327 |
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| Black or African American | 255 |
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| Asian | 923 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,181 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 4,288 |
| Italian | 3,647 |
| Other groups | 3,075 |
| Irish | 2,581 |
| German | 1,570 |
| Eastern European | 1,121 |
| Greek | 1,107 |
| Russian | 1,084 |
| Polish | 1,046 |
| American | 958 |
Language
| English Only | 15,355 |
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| Spanish | 843 |
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| Population 5+ | 18,379 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 454 |
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| Population 18+ | 15,229 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Melville, New York.
