Melissa is a city located in Collin County Texas. Melissa has a 2024 population of 26,649. Melissa is currently growing at a rate of 13.06% annually and its population has increased by 85.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,336 in 2020.
The average household income in Melissa is $147,296 with a poverty rate of 2.58%. The median age in Melissa is 36.5 years: 36.9 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Melissa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,635 | 66.5% |
| Black or African American | 3,101 | 17.72% |
| Two or more races | 1,518 | 8.68% |
| Asian | 820 | 4.69% |
| Other race | 409 | 2.34% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,333 | 3.28 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Married | 4,062 | 3.57 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Non Family | 635 | 1.28 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Female | 451 | 3.48 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Male | 185 | 3.42 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
3.53
Average Family Size
3.28
Average Household Size
88.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 465 | 4.34% |
| Associates Degree | 685 | 6.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,942 | 36.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,659 | 15.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,954 | 18.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 109 | 1.02% |
| Some College | 1,912 | 17.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,830 | 6,512 | 3,424 |
| Black | 1,689 | 1,620 | 1,074 |
| Hispanic | 1,250 | 1,101 | 357 |
| 2+ Races | 912 | 871 | 526 |
| Asian | 579 | 541 | 463 |
| Other Race | 212 | 183 | 72 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $97,750 | $109,549 | $91,804 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,230 | $103,684 | $75,676 |
| High School Graduate | $49,632 | $42,146 | $51,078 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,798 | $0 | $29,361 |
| Overall | $77,407 | $81,905 | $67,098 |
| Some College | $61,375 | $73,083 | $40,746 |
$77,407
Average Earnings
$81,905
Average Male
$67,098
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.52% of Melissa residents speak only English, while 19.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,101 | 203 | 6.55% |
| White | 10,447 | 198 | 1.9% |
| Multiple | 1,518 | 49 | 3.23% |
2.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.69%
Male Poverty Rate
1.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Melissa is Black, with 6.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Melissa is White, with 1.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.76% |
| High School | 6.29% |
| Some College | 1.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.42% |
| Male Employed | 2.75% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $144,643 | $152,872 |
| Households | $137,875 | $147,296 |
| Married Families | $156,966 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,925 | $88,409 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
72.6%
Male Marriage Rate
64.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
903
Number of Veterans
743
Male Veterans
160
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 270 |
| Second Gulf War | 245 |
| Vietnam | 188 |
| Korea | 79 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 324 |
| 55 to 64 | 276 |
| 75+ | 136 |
| 65 to 74 | 131 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 686 | 8.32% |
| Black | 118 | 6.27% |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 5.64% |
| Asian | 46 | 7.8% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 1.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.17%
Born in Melissa
88.83%
Native Born
11.17%
Foreign Born
3.35%
Non Citizen
7.81%
Naturalized
88.83% of Melissa residents were born in the United States, with 49.17% having been born in Texas. 3.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 42,041 | 3,079 | 7.9% |
| 2028 | 38,962 | 3,078 | 8.58% |
| 2027 | 35,884 | 3,078 | 9.38% |
| 2026 | 32,806 | 3,079 | 10.36% |
| 2025 | 29,727 | 3,078 | 11.55% |
| 2024 | 26,649 | 3,078 | 13.06% |
| 2023 | 23,571 | 4,242 | 21.95% |
| 2022 | 19,329 | 2,373 | 14% |
| 2021 | 16,956 | 2,620 | 18.28% |
| 2020 | 14,336 | 2,184 | 17.97% |
| 2019 | 12,152 | 2,017 | 19.9% |
| 2018 | 10,135 | 930 | 10.1% |
| 2017 | 9,205 | 629 | 7.33% |
| 2016 | 8,576 | 1,030 | 13.65% |
| 2015 | 7,546 | 738 | 10.84% |
| 2014 | 6,808 | 561 | 8.98% |
| 2013 | 6,247 | 595 | 10.53% |
| 2012 | 5,652 | 376 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 5,276 | 432 | 8.92% |
| 2010 | 4,844 | 0 | 0% |