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Addison

Texas · 16,661 residents · 4.353 sq mi
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Addison is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,235. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $348,200. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,661
+18%since 2000
from 14,166 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,827 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 3,254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.3
+5%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,235
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,566 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,600
+31%since 2000
from $38,606 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $220,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,413
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $738 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
20.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
79.9% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+2%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(7,945)
Black9.3%(1,317)
Hispanic / Latino24%(3,406)
Asian7.8%(1,104)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.8%(10,456)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48%(8,001)
Black15.9%(2,646)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(3,807)
Asian8.1%(1,347)
Other7.5%(1,243)
Diversity Score86.8%(14,455)
Diversity Score
87
+18%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 44.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 79.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
22.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.9%
−61.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Addison, Texas?

Addison, Texas has about 16,661 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Addison, Texas?

The typical household in Addison, Texas earns about $75,235 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Addison, Texas expensive?

In Addison, Texas, the median home is worth about $348,200, and the typical rent is about $1,413 a month.

How educated are people in Addison, Texas?

About 56.4% of adults age 25 and over in Addison, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Addison, Texas?

About 6.4% of people in Addison, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Addison, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Addison, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,878 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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