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Melissa

Texas · 29,969 residents (2025 est.) · 11.452 sq mi
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#40Fastest growingof 6,811+44.9%#141Lowest poverty rateof 6,8231.9%
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Melissa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,763. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 18,786 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $454,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,136
+1392%since 2000
from 1,350 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,758 / sq mi
+455%since 2009
from 317 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
+3%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:29,969 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
06K11K17K22K1990201020202024Melissa
202420K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.1%(1,425)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.7%(1,559)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.2%(2,256)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.1%(1,432)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(879)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.5%(2,118)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4421%(4,226)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.7%(3,366)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.6%(1,531)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743.7%(754)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.6%(313)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(277)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$138,763
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,909 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,817
+79%since 2000
from $26,193 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.7%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
−9%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$454,000
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,532
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $658 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+48%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Melissa on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(1,137)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(180)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(11,386)
Black16.1%(3,236)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(3,007)
Asian8.9%(1,795)
Other3.5%(712)
Diversity Score
78
+79%since 2009
from 44 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican9.1%(1,830)
Ecuadorian1.5%(293)
Venezuelan1.3%(258)
Puerto Rican0.8%(156)
Honduran0.6%(119)
Salvadoran0.4%(72)
Peruvian0.2%(34)
Spaniard0.2%(31)
Asian origin
Asian Indian4.9%(980)
Chinese1.1%(229)
Filipino1%(195)
Vietnamese0.6%(118)
Japanese0.4%(83)
Taiwanese0.2%(43)
Korean0.1%(24)
Ancestry
Irish13.9%(2,797)
English13.6%(2,738)
German10.3%(2,066)
American9.6%(1,941)
Italian4.7%(937)
Polish3%(609)
Scottish2.9%(585)
French2.5%(507)
Nigerian2.3%(469)
Swedish1.3%(266)
British1.2%(232)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
Arab1.1%(231)
Austrian0.8%(171)
Ukrainian0.8%(166)
Welsh0.8%(162)
Egyptian0.8%(159)
Norwegian0.7%(142)
Guyanese0.4%(80)
Dutch0.3%(61)
Swiss0.3%(53)
Lebanese0.3%(52)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(52)
Croatian0.2%(32)
Syrian0.1%(20)
West Indian0.1%(19)
Jamaican0.1%(19)
Portuguese0.1%(18)
Russian0.1%(18)
Lithuanian0.1%(16)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.6%
+27.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.4%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
17.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2012
from 2.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2017
from 95.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2016
from 90.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.3%(1,768)
Married70.3%(5,330)
Widowed3.3%(253)
Divorced3.1%(234)
Women 15+
Never married20.8%(1,521)
Married66%(4,824)
Widowed3.2%(234)
Divorced10%(732)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melissa, Texas?

Melissa, Texas has about 20,136 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melissa, Texas?

The typical household in Melissa, Texas earns about $138,763 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melissa, Texas expensive?

In Melissa, Texas, the median home is worth about $454,000, and the typical rent is about $2,532 a month.

How educated are people in Melissa, Texas?

About 52.6% of adults age 25 and over in Melissa, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melissa, Texas?

About 1.9% of people in Melissa, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melissa, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Melissa, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,612 residents, a change of about 3743 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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