| Place Name | Melville |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 71353 |
| County | Saint Landry Parish |
| Area Code(s) | 337 |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population (2022) | 1,039 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -27.09% |
| Majority Ethnicity | African American 60% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Opelousas, LA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Louisiana 5th |
| State House Districts | 38 |
| State Senate Districts | 24 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 37.55% |
| African American | 60% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 2.45% |