Melissa, TX Demographics

What is the population of Melissa?

There are 17,497 residents in Melissa, with a median age of 36. Of this, 49.48% are males and 50.52% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.87% of the resident pool in Melissa, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.78%. Additionally, 3.35% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 13,908 people in Melissa currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 17,497 14.8%
Male Population 8,658 14.9%
Female Population 8,839 14.7%
Male Population 49.48%
Female Population 50.52%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 36 2.0%
Citizen U.S. Born 15,024 13.1%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1,886 48.7%
Not Citizen 587 -14.7%
Citizen U.S. Born 85.87%
Citizen not U.S. Born 10.78%
Not Citizen 3.35%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 13 N/A
Moved from Same County 1,950 -20.7%
Moved from Same State 719 193.5%
Moved from Different State 809 76.2%
Same House as Last Year 13,908 16.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.07%
Moved from Same County 11.21%
Moved from Same State 4.13%
Moved from Different State 4.65%
Same House as Last Year 79.94%

What are the employment statistics in Melissa?

White-collar workers make up 87.84% of the working population in Melissa, while blue-collar employees account for 12.16%. There are also 840 entrepreneurs in Melissa (4.87% of the workforce); 13,744 workers employed in private companies (79.68%); and 2,128 people working in governmental institutions (12.34%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 15,150 122.3%
Blue Collar 2,098 216.9%
White Collar 87.84%
Blue Collar 12.16%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 840 117.0%
Private Companies 13,744 135.9%
Governmental Workers 2,128 118.7%
Not for Profit Companies 536 84.8%
Self Employees 4.87%
Private Companies 79.68%
Governmental Workers 12.34%
Not for Profit Companies 3.11%

How many households are there in Melissa?

There are a total of 5,333 households in Melissa, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 88.09% of these Melissa households, while non-family units account for the remaining 11.91%. Additionally, 58.45% of households have children and 41.55% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 5,333 10.8%
Average People per Household 3 -5.4%
Family Households 4,698 9.9%
Non-Family Households 635 17.8%
Family Households 88.09%
Non-Family Households 11.91%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 3,117 13.0%
Households without Children 2,216 7.7%
Households with Children 58.45%
Households without Children 41.55%

What are the median and average incomes in Melissa?

The average annual household income in Melissa is $147,296, while the median household income sits at $137,875 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $130,391, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $156,817.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $147,296 2.8%
Median Household Income $137,875 -0.4%
People below Poverty Level 450 9.2%
People above Poverty Level 16,891 15.3%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Melissa?

There are 5,481 housing units in Melissa, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2015. Of the 5,333 occupied housing units in Melissa, 88.34% are owner-occupied, while 11.66% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 83.25% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $434,500. In general, housing costs reach $2,432 per month in Melissa.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 5,481 10.4%
Median Year Built 2015 0.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 19 -34.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 160 0.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 10 N/A
Built between 1980 and 1989 56 229.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 168 -25.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 961 -4.5%
Built between 2010 and 2019 3,014 5.9%
Built in 2020 or Later 1,093 60.5%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 5,333 10.8%
Owner Occupied 4,711 8.8%
Renter Occupied 622 28.2%
Owner Occupied 88.34%
Renter Occupied 11.66%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 3,922 7.8%
Without Mortgage 789 14.3%
Median Value with Mortgage $434,500 15.4%
Median Value without Mortgage $419,100 20.5%
Median Housing Costs per Month $2,432 4.3%
With Mortgage 83.25%
Without Mortgage 16.75%

What is the level of education in Melissa?

Approximately 27.31% of the population in Melissa holds a high school degree (that's 3,265 residents), while 17.67% have attained a college certificate (2,112 locals) and 34.5% have a bachelor's degree (4,125 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 109 67.7%
Some High School 3,265 46.5%
Some College 2,112 -24.6%
Associate Degree 685 2.4%
Bachelor's Degree 4,125 5.2%
Graduate Degree 1,659 35.2%
No High School 0.91%
Some High School 27.31%
Some College 17.67%
Associate Degree 5.73%
Bachelor's Degree 34.5%
Graduate Degree 13.88%

What is the marital status of Melissa residents?

A total of 2,644 people in Melissa have never been married (which represents 20.68% of the total population), while 8,734 of them are wedded (68.33%).
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 2,644 16.9%
Married 8,734 12.1%
Widowed 576 6.9%
Divorced 829 61.0%
Never Married 20.68%
Married 68.33%
Widowed 4.51%
Divorced 6.49%

What are the most common means of transportation in Melissa?

The top three means of transportation people in Melissa use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle.
Y-o-Y Change
Car 5,976 6.8%
Walk 48 -5.9%

What is the median and average household income in Melissa by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
75454 20,137 6,084 $135,556 $144,912

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.