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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Melissa

Texas · 1,350 residents · 11.452 sq mi
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Melissa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,909. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 826 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $126,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 53% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 145%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,350
+158%since 1990
from 524 in 1990
1990 – 2025
118 / sq mi
+158%since 1990
from 46 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
+9%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
06K11K17K22K1990201020202024Melissa
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,909
+129%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,208 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,193
+173%since 1990
from $9,590 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
−11.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$126,300
+145%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$658
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $404 in 1990
US average: $602
81.8%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
18.2% rent
2.1
+7%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(490)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(58)
Asian1.1%(6)
Diversity Score34.9%(183)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(1,137)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(180)
Asian0.5%(7)
Diversity Score31.4%(423)
31
−10%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.1%
+18.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.8%
+19.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.3%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.4 min
−9%since 1990
from 25.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melissa, Texas?

Melissa, Texas has about 1,350 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Melissa, Texas?

The typical household in Melissa, Texas earns about $60,909 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 $126,300, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Melissa, Texas?

About 25.1% 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 5.3% 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 826 residents, a change of about 158 percent over that period.

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

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