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Population Review

Melissa city, TX — Population & Demographics

Melissa city, TX has a population of 17,497. The median household income is $137,875 and the median age is 36.5.

17,497

Population

$137,875

Median Income

$430,300

Median Home Value

36.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White66.5%
Black or African American17.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$137,875

Median Household Income

$46,119

Per Capita Income

1.7%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$430,300

Median Home Value

$2,341

Median Rent

88.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.6%

High School+

52.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

56.1%

Public Transit

29.3%

Work From Home

32.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

36.7%

Foreign Born

80.5%

Non-English at Home

7.6%

Veterans

8.4%

With Disability

95.7%

Health Insurance

98.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management19.2%
Information15.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate14.9%
Manufacturing11.9%
Construction7.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.4%
Transportation & Warehousing3.9%
Public Administration3.6%
Retail Trade3.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

Melissa city, TX has a population of 17,497 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Melissa city, TX is $137,875, with 1.7% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Melissa city, TX is $430,300, with median rent at $2,341.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.