Demographics in Melissa, TX

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Melissa?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

17,497

Male

8,658

49.5%

Female

8,839

50.5%

Median Age

36.5

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

66.5%

Black

17.7%

Hispanic

13.6%

Asian

4.7%

Two or More

8.7%

Other

2.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

32.0%

High School or Higher

43.2%

Foreign Born

11.2%

Veterans

5.2%

Married

49.9%

Avg Household Size

3.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Melissa, TX has a population of 17,497 with a median age of 36.5. The racial makeup is 66.5% White, 13.6% Hispanic, 17.7% Black, 4.7% Asian. About 32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 11.2%.