Melissa, TX

Melissa Map

Melissa Map

Melissa Overview

15,244
TOTAL POPULATION
7,537
MALE POPULATION
7,707
FEMALE POPULATION
97.79
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.26
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$46,407
PER CAPITA INCOME
$141,071
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$138,465
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.32
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
7,797
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Melissa Zip Codes

Melissa Area Codes

Race in Melissa

The most populous races in Melissa are White / Caucasian (10,524 | 69.0%), Black / African American (2,086 | 13.7%), and Two or more Races (1,591 | 10.4%).
Race in Melissa
Race# Population% Population
Asian8565.6%
Black / African American2,08613.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,2107.9%
Native / Alaskan130.1%
White / Caucasian10,52469.0%
Two or more Races1,59110.4%
Some other Race1741.1%
Total15,244100.0%

Ancestry in Melissa

The most populous ancestries reported in Melissa are English (2,332 | 15.3%), Irish (2,271 | 14.9%), German (1,759 | 11.5%), American (1,676 | 11.0%), and Mexican (806 | 5.3%), together accounting for 58.0% of all Melissa residents.
Ancestry in Melissa
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3212.1%
American1,67611.0%
Arab730.5%
Austrian670.4%
Bhutanese540.4%
British1641.1%
Burmese780.5%
Canadian780.5%
Central American770.5%
Cherokee150.1%
Choctaw40.0%
Croatian400.3%
Dutch80.1%
English2,33215.3%
European7665.0%
French2871.9%
German1,75911.5%
Indian (Asian)1931.3%
Irish2,27114.9%
Italian8015.2%
Lebanese730.5%
Lithuanian350.2%
Mexican8065.3%
Mexican American Indian680.4%
Nigerian4282.8%
Norwegian1440.9%
Pakistani3242.1%
Polish2831.9%
Puerto Rican1440.9%
Salvadoran770.5%
Scottish5943.9%
South American1450.9%
Spaniard380.3%
Sri Lankan810.5%
Subsaharan African7555.0%
Swedish4132.7%
Thai5683.7%
Welsh1310.9%
View All 38 Rows

Immigrants in Melissa

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Melissa came from Asia (822 | 5.4%), South Central Asia (448 | 2.9%), Latin America (403 | 2.6%), Africa (309 | 2.0%), and India (275 | 1.8%), together accounting for 14.8% of all Melissa residents.
Immigrants in Melissa
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa3092.0%
Asia8225.4%
Brazil460.3%
Central America2121.4%
China1821.2%
Eastern Africa870.6%
Eastern Asia2681.8%
Europe1320.9%
France320.2%
India2751.8%
Japan860.6%
Kenya810.5%
Latin America4032.6%
Lebanon250.2%
Mexico2121.4%
Nigeria2221.5%
Northern Europe620.4%
Pakistan1731.1%
Philippines520.3%
South America1911.3%
South Central Asia4482.9%
South Eastern Asia810.5%
Southern Europe380.3%
Spain380.3%
Sweden360.2%
Vietnam290.2%
Western Africa2221.5%
Western Asia250.2%
Western Europe320.2%
View All 29 Rows

Sex and Age in Melissa

Sex and Age in Melissa

The most populous age groups in Melissa are 35 to 39 Years (904 | 12.0%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (941 | 12.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Melissa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years578 (7.7%)787 (10.2%)
5 to 9 Years775 (10.3%)571 (7.4%)
10 to 14 Years745 (9.9%)681 (8.8%)
15 to 19 Years296 (3.9%)701 (9.1%)
20 to 24 Years257 (3.4%)392 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years349 (4.6%)342 (4.4%)
30 to 34 Years388 (5.1%)702 (9.1%)
35 to 39 Years904 (12.0%)446 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years597 (7.9%)941 (12.2%)
45 to 49 Years697 (9.2%)726 (9.4%)
50 to 54 Years655 (8.7%)317 (4.1%)
55 to 59 Years203 (2.7%)372 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years393 (5.2%)237 (3.1%)
65 to 69 Years190 (2.5%)224 (2.9%)
70 to 74 Years164 (2.2%)126 (1.6%)
75 to 79 Years119 (1.6%)55 (0.7%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)20 (0.3%)
85 Years and over227 (3.0%)67 (0.9%)
Total7,537 (100.0%)7,707 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Melissa

Median Family Size in Melissa

The median family size in Melissa is 3.40 persons per family, with married-couple families (3,689 | 86.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.45 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (405 | 9.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.99 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Melissa
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,689 (86.3%)3.45
Single Male/Father182 (4.3%)3.25
Single Female/Mother405 (9.5%)2.99
Total Families4,276 (100.0%)3.40

Median Household Size in Melissa

The median household size in Melissa is 3.17 persons per household, with married-couple households (3,689 | 76.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.45 persons per household. non-family households (539 | 11.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Melissa
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,689 (76.6%)3.45
Single Male/Father182 (3.8%)3.25
Single Female/Mother405 (8.4%)3.07
Non-family539 (11.2%)1.24
Total Households4,815 (100.0%)3.17

Household Size by Marriage Status in Melissa

Out of a total of 4,815 households in Melissa, 4,276 (88.8%) are family households, while 539 (11.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 1,536, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 454.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Melissa
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-454 (9.4%)
2-Person Households893 (18.5%)85 (1.8%)
3-Person Households1,536 (31.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households1,187 (24.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households470 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households190 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,276 (88.8%)539 (11.2%)

Female Fertility in Melissa

Fertility by Age in Melissa

Average fertility rate in Melissa is 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Melissa
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years124 (100.0%)86.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total124 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Melissa

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Melissa
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Melissa

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Melissa
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree80 (64.5%)83.0
Bachelor's Degree29 (23.4%)22.0
Graduate Degree15 (12.1%)39.0
Total124 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Melissa

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Melissa
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Melissa

Income Overview in Melissa

Per Capita Income in Melissa is $46,407, while median incomes of families and households are $141,071 and $138,465 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income15,244$46,407
Median Family Income4,276$141,071
Mean Family Income4,276$149,522
Median Household Income4,815$138,465
Mean Household Income4,815$143,243
Income Deficit4,276$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)15,24431.75%
Wage / Income Gap ($)15,24468.25¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index15,2440.32

Earnings by Sex in Melissa

Average Earnings in Melissa are $62,810, $81,123 for men and $55,367 for women, a difference of 31.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Melissa
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,247 (54.4%)$81,123
Female3,559 (45.6%)$55,367
Total7,806 (100.0%)$62,810

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Melissa

The most common earnings brackets in Melissa are $100,000+ for men (1,527 | 35.9%) and $100,000+ for women (896 | 25.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Melissa
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less90 (2.1%)77 (2.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99912 (0.3%)176 (5.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499109 (2.6%)128 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99991 (2.1%)130 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499129 (3.0%)75 (2.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99985 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49949 (1.1%)150 (4.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)35 (1.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49921 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999137 (3.2%)181 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999240 (5.7%)208 (5.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99933 (0.8%)52 (1.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999150 (3.5%)15 (0.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999134 (3.2%)227 (6.4%)
$45,000 to $49,999169 (4.0%)220 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99988 (2.1%)82 (2.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999287 (6.8%)436 (12.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999205 (4.8%)108 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999691 (16.3%)363 (10.2%)
$100,000+1,527 (35.9%)896 (25.2%)
Total4,247 (100.0%)3,559 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Melissa

Average earnings in Melissa are $88,014 for men and $59,078 for women, a difference of 32.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $98,922, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $41,302. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $93,063, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $41,071.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Melissa
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$41,302$0
High School Diploma$71,844$0
College or Associate's Degree$64,288$41,071
Bachelor's Degree$96,484$75,024
Graduate Degree$98,922$93,063
Total$88,014$59,078

Family Income in Melissa

Family Income Brackets in Melissa

According to the Melissa family income data, there are 1,428 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Melissa
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999511.2%
$15,000 to $24,999130.3%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,9993558.3%
$50,000 to $74,9994159.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991413.3%
$100,000 to $149,9991,42833.4%
$150,000 to $199,99972316.9%
$200,000+1,15026.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Melissa

6-person families (190 | 4.4%) account for the highest median family income in Melissa with $212,939 per family, while 2-person families (893 | 20.9%) have the highest median income of $77,403 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Melissa
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families893 (20.9%)$154,806
3-Person Families1,574 (36.8%)$145,455
4-Person Families1,149 (26.9%)$130,197
5-Person Families470 (11.0%)$134,444
6-Person Families190 (4.4%)$212,939
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total4,276 (100.0%)$141,071

Family Income by Number of Earners in Melissa

The median family income in Melissa is $141,071, with families comprising no earners (277) having the highest median family income of $249,003, while families with 1 earner (1,458) have the lowest median family income of $104,318, accounting for 6.5% and 34.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Melissa
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners277 (6.5%)$249,003
1 Earner1,458 (34.1%)$104,318
2 Earners2,010 (47.0%)$159,534
3+ Earners531 (12.4%)$199,410
Total4,276 (100.0%)$141,071

Household Income in Melissa

Household Income Brackets in Melissa

With 1,444 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Melissa, accounting for 30.0% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Melissa
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000430.9%
$10,000 to $14,9992124.4%
$15,000 to $24,999100.2%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,99952510.9%
$50,000 to $74,9994148.6%
$75,000 to $99,9992024.2%
$100,000 to $149,9991,44430.0%
$150,000 to $199,99971714.9%
$200,000+1,25226.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Melissa

The median household income in Melissa is $138,465, with the highest median household income of $149,148 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,976 households (41.0%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Melissa
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years2,182 (45.3%)$130,606
45 to 64 Years1,976 (41.0%)$149,148
65+ Years657 (13.6%)$0
Total4,815 (100.0%)$138,465

Poverty in Melissa

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Melissa

With 3.8% poverty level for males and 1.6% for females among the residents of Melissa, 75 year old and over males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 82 males (23.7%) and 41 females (28.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Melissa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)11 (1.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years66 (7.8%)41 (6.2%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years63 (4.2%)12 (0.9%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years78 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)18 (5.1%)
75 Years and over82 (23.7%)41 (28.9%)
Total289 (3.8%)123 (1.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Melissa

According to the poverty statistics in Melissa, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Melissa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years578 (100.0%)776 (98.6%)
5 Years145 (100.0%)250 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years777 (92.2%)624 (93.8%)
12 to 14 Years532 (100.0%)337 (100.0%)
15 Years16 (100.0%)201 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years280 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years257 (100.0%)688 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years737 (100.0%)1,044 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,438 (95.8%)1,375 (99.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,352 (100.0%)1,043 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years518 (86.9%)609 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years354 (100.0%)332 (94.9%)
75 Years and over264 (76.3%)101 (71.1%)
Total7,248 (96.2%)7,584 (98.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Melissa

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Melissa show that 0.3% or 12 of the total 3,689 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.0%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Melissa
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,369 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,914 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children394 (97.0%)12 (3.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,677 (99.7%)12 (0.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Melissa

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Melissa
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children51 (54.8%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total51 (28.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Melissa

The poverty data for Melissa shows that 12 of the married-couple family households (0.3%) and 51 of the single-parent households (8.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (3.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 51 household (23.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Melissa
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)51 (23.0%)
3 or 4 Children12 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (0.3%)51 (8.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Melissa

Employment by Class of Employer in Melissa

Among the 7,471 employed individuals in Melissa, private company employees (5,827 | 78.0%), local government employees (825 | 11.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (290 | 3.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Melissa
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5,82778.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1662.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2213.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations2903.9%
Local Government Employees82511.0%
State Government Employees440.6%
Federal Government Employees981.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total7,471100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Melissa

According to the labor force statistics for Melissa, out of the total population over 16 years of age (10,890), 71.6% or 7,797 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 320 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 96.5% or 667 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.3% or 104 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Melissa
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years307 (39.4%)34 (11.1%)
20 to 24 Years313 (48.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years667 (96.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years725 (66.5%)22 (3.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,683 (92.9%)97 (3.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,081 (86.9%)56 (2.7%)
55 to 59 Years517 (89.9%)11 (2.1%)
60 to 64 Years446 (70.8%)104 (23.3%)
65 to 74 Years11 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over49 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,797 (71.6%)320 (4.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Melissa

According to labor force statistics for Melissa, 86.1% of individuals (7,120) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (8,269) are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 292 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.1% or 3,749 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.5% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Melissa
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School129 (79.6%)14 (8.5%)
High School Diploma1,102 (86.5%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree2,139 (81.5%)152 (5.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,749 (89.1%)173 (4.1%)
Total7,120 (86.1%)339 (4.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Melissa

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Melissa are Computers, Engineering & Science (1,211 | 16.2%), Management (879 | 11.8%), Community & Social Service (777 | 10.4%), Business & Financial (758 | 10.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (704 | 9.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Melissa

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Melissa, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (77.3%), and Business & Financial (74.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (93.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (87.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Melissa
OccupationMaleFemale
Management644 (73.3%)235 (26.7%)
Business & Financial567 (74.8%)191 (25.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science900 (74.3%)311 (25.7%)
Computers & Mathematics495 (70.3%)209 (29.7%)
Architecture & Engineering213 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science192 (65.3%)102 (34.7%)
Community & Social Service 139 (17.9%)638 (82.1%)
Education, Arts & Media58 (77.3%)17 (22.7%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library35 (6.1%)540 (93.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment46 (45.5%)55 (54.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating76 (12.2%)545 (87.8%)
Health Technologists76 (14.4%)451 (85.6%)
Total (Category)2,326 (54.8%)1,920 (45.2%)
Total (Overall)4,069 (54.4%)3,408 (45.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Melissa are Food Preparation & Serving (321 | 4.3%), Personal Care & Service (195 | 2.6%), Security & Protection (140 | 1.9%), Firefighting & Prevention (110 | 1.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (97 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Melissa

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Melissa, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (84.5%), and Security & Protection (71.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.4%), Personal Care & Service (51.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (39.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Melissa
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support12 (14.6%)70 (85.4%)
Security & Protection100 (71.4%)40 (28.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention70 (63.6%)40 (36.4%)
Law Enforcement30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving194 (60.4%)127 (39.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance82 (84.5%)15 (15.5%)
Personal Care & Service95 (48.7%)100 (51.3%)
Total (Category)483 (57.8%)352 (42.2%)
Total (Overall)4,069 (54.4%)3,408 (45.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Melissa are Sales & Related (995 | 13.3%), and Office & Administration (739 | 9.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Melissa

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Melissa
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related474 (47.6%)521 (52.4%)
Office & Administration183 (24.8%)556 (75.2%)
Total (Category)657 (37.9%)1,077 (62.1%)
Total (Overall)4,069 (54.4%)3,408 (45.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Melissa are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (211 | 2.8%), and Construction & Extraction (125 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Melissa

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Melissa
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction125 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair211 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)336 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)4,069 (54.4%)3,408 (45.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Melissa are Transportation (269 | 3.6%), Production (43 | 0.6%), and Material Moving (14 | 0.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Melissa

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Melissa
OccupationMaleFemale
Production43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation210 (78.1%)59 (21.9%)
Material Moving14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)267 (81.9%)59 (18.1%)
Total (Overall)4,069 (54.4%)3,408 (45.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Melissa

Employment Industries in Melissa

The major employment industries in Melissa include Professional & Scientific (1,022 | 13.7%), Finance & Insurance (994 | 13.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (701 | 9.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (657 | 8.8%), and Educational Services (618 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Melissa

Employment Industries by Sex in Melissa

The Melissa industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (89.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (86.3%), and Educational Services (84.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Melissa
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction374 (66.8%)186 (33.2%)
Manufacturing250 (70.0%)107 (30.0%)
Wholesale Trade122 (89.7%)14 (10.3%)
Retail Trade220 (43.9%)281 (56.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing202 (77.4%)59 (22.6%)
Utilities165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information167 (60.5%)109 (39.5%)
Finance & Insurance664 (66.8%)330 (33.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing141 (57.6%)104 (42.4%)
Professional & Scientific757 (74.1%)265 (25.9%)
Enterprise Management19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support140 (62.0%)86 (38.1%)
Educational Services99 (16.0%)519 (84.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance96 (13.7%)605 (86.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)106 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services249 (37.9%)408 (62.1%)
Public Administration234 (75.0%)78 (25.0%)
Total4,069 (54.4%)3,408 (45.6%)

Education in Melissa

School Enrollment in Melissa

The most common levels of schooling among the 4,844 students in Melissa are middle school (1,174 | 24.2%), elementary school (1,119 | 23.1%), and high school (916 | 18.9%).
School Enrollment in Melissa
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2134.4%
Kindergarten3777.8%
Elementary School1,11923.1%
Middle School1,17424.2%
High School91618.9%
College / Undergraduate66013.6%
Graduate / Professional3858.0%
Total4,844100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Melissa

Out of a total of 4,844 students who are enrolled in schools in Melissa, 867 (17.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,977 (82.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 349 (71.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 91 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Melissa
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds245 (85.7%)41 (14.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,092 (81.1%)254 (18.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,316 (92.3%)110 (7.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds681 (99.0%)7 (1.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds222 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds192 (64.6%)105 (35.3%)
35 Years and over139 (28.5%)349 (71.5%)
Total3,977 (82.1%)867 (17.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Melissa

Business (1,033 | 19.4%), arts & humanities (889 | 16.7%), science & technology (750 | 14.1%), computers & mathematics (638 | 12.0%), and education (453 | 8.5%) are the most common fields of study among 5,324 individuals in Melissa who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Melissa
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics63812.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1833.4%
Physical & Health Sciences1673.1%
Psychology2264.2%
Social Sciences1933.6%
Engineering3276.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies150.3%
Science & Technology75014.1%
Business1,03319.4%
Education4538.5%
Literature & Languages871.6%
Liberal Arts & History2264.2%
Visual & Performing Arts781.5%
Communications591.1%
Arts & Humanities88916.7%
Total5,324100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Melissa

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Melissa

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Melissa are males with 2 vehicles (1,759, accounting for 43.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,010, making up 51.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Melissa
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle25 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle497 (12.2%)755 (22.2%)
2 Vehicles1,759 (43.2%)1,010 (29.7%)
3 Vehicles1,284 (31.6%)1,089 (32.0%)
4 Vehicles488 (12.0%)532 (15.6%)
5 or more Vehicles16 (0.4%)16 (0.5%)
Total4,069 (100.0%)3,402 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Melissa

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Melissa are 30 to 34 minutes (1,151 commuters, 20.2%), 45 to 59 minutes (998 commuters, 17.5%), and 60 to 89 minutes (682 commuters, 12.0%).
Commute Time in Melissa
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1071.9%
5 to 9 Minutes3806.7%
10 to 14 Minutes4207.4%
15 to 19 Minutes4367.7%
20 to 24 Minutes4568.0%
25 to 29 Minutes5088.9%
30 to 34 Minutes1,15120.2%
35 to 39 Minutes1823.2%
40 to 44 Minutes2474.3%
45 to 59 Minutes99817.5%
60 to 89 Minutes68212.0%
90 or more Minutes1212.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Melissa

The most common commute times in Melissa are 30 to 34 minutes (750 commuters, 25.8%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (504 commuters, 18.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Melissa
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes81 (2.8%)26 (0.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes85 (2.9%)295 (10.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes143 (4.9%)277 (10.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes240 (8.3%)196 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes190 (6.5%)266 (9.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes164 (5.6%)344 (12.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes750 (25.8%)401 (14.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes91 (3.1%)91 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes141 (4.9%)106 (3.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes494 (17.0%)504 (18.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes418 (14.4%)264 (9.5%)
90 or more Minutes111 (3.8%)10 (0.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Melissa

The most frequent times of departure to work in Melissa are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (789, 27.1%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (544, 19.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Melissa
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM29 (1.0%)51 (1.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM222 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM142 (4.9%)106 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM486 (16.7%)348 (12.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM154 (5.3%)544 (19.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM789 (27.1%)439 (15.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM213 (7.3%)178 (6.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM219 (7.5%)474 (17.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM291 (10.0%)66 (2.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM105 (3.6%)105 (3.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM38 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM57 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM116 (4.0%)150 (5.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM47 (1.6%)319 (11.5%)
Total2,908 (100.0%)2,780 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Melissa

Occupancy by Ownership in Melissa

Of the total 4,815 dwellings in Melissa, owner-occupied units account for 4,330 (89.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 485 (10.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Melissa
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,33089.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units48510.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,815100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Melissa

Occupancy by Household Size in Melissa
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4549.4%
2-Person Household97820.3%
3-Person Household1,53631.9%
4+ Person Household1,84738.4%
Total Housing Units4,815100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Melissa

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Melissa
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household404 (89.0%)50 (11.0%)
2-Person Household881 (90.1%)97 (9.9%)
3-Person Household1,371 (89.3%)165 (10.7%)
4+ Person Household1,674 (90.6%)173 (9.4%)
Total Housing Units4,330 (89.9%)485 (10.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Melissa

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Melissa
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School169 (70.1%)72 (29.9%)
High School Diploma391 (80.9%)92 (19.1%)
College/Associate Degree995 (85.4%)170 (14.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,775 (94.8%)151 (5.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Melissa

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Melissa
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years66513.8%
35 to 44 Years1,51731.5%
45 to 54 Years1,36528.3%
55 to 64 Years61112.7%
65 to 74 Years2705.6%
75 to 84 Years1192.5%
85 Years and Over2685.6%
Total4,815100.0%

Housing Finances in Melissa

Median Income by Occupancy in Melissa

Median Income by Occupancy in Melissa
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,330 (89.9%)$139,937
Renter-Occupied485 (10.1%)$0
Average4,815 (100.0%)$138,465

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Melissa

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Melissa
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)41 (8.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999160 (3.7%)51 (10.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99912 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999374 (8.6%)149 (30.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999413 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999132 (3.0%)72 (14.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,351 (31.2%)92 (19.0%)
$150,000 or more1,888 (43.6%)80 (16.5%)
Total4,330 (100.0%)485 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Melissa

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Melissa
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30082 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79995 (2.2%)9 (1.9%)
$800 to $999133 (3.1%)41 (8.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499593 (13.7%)32 (6.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999489 (11.3%)46 (9.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,124 (26.0%)213 (43.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,106 (25.5%)144 (29.7%)
$3,000 or more708 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,330 (100.0%)485 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Melissa

Housing Structures in Melissa

Housing Structures in Melissa
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,68397.3%
Single Unit, Attached491.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments200.4%
10 or more Apartments531.1%
Mobile Home / Other100.2%
Total4,815100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Melissa

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Melissa
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,320 (92.2%)363 (7.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,330 (89.9%)485 (10.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Melissa

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Melissa
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)53 (10.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms580 (13.4%)111 (22.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,570 (36.3%)156 (32.2%)
8 or more Rooms2,180 (50.3%)165 (34.0%)
Total4,330 (100.0%)485 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Melissa

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Melissa
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,475 (57.2%)223 (46.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas144 (3.3%)40 (8.3%)
Electricity1,711 (39.5%)222 (45.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,330 (100.0%)485 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Melissa

Household Vehicle Usage in Melissa
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle25 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle978 (22.6%)219 (45.2%)
2 Vehicles1,864 (43.0%)87 (17.9%)
3 or more Vehicles1,463 (33.8%)179 (36.9%)
Total4,330 (100.0%)485 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Melissa

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Melissa

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6903,640
Median Property Value$347,700$376,500
Median Household Income$59,038$1,743
Monthly Housing Costs$1,122$708
Real Estate Taxes$6,290$76

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Melissa

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Melissa
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999209 (30.3%)708 (19.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999468 (67.8%)2,300 (63.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99913 (1.9%)570 (15.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)62 (1.7%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total690 (100.0%)3,640 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Melissa

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Melissa
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999160 (23.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)12 (0.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999167 (24.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999111 (16.1%)207 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999107 (15.5%)302 (8.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)25 (0.7%)
$150,000 or more145 (21.0%)1,351 (37.1%)
Total690 (100.0%)3,640 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Melissa

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Melissa
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x132 (19.1%)147,885 (4,062.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x117 (17.0%)1,136 (31.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x54 (7.8%)1,154 (31.7%)
4.0x or more387 (56.1%)639 (17.5%)
Total690 (100.0%)3,640 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Melissa

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Melissa
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80082 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499608 (88.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total690 (100.0%)3,640 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Melissa

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Melissa

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Melissa
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,682 (95.6%)78 (4.4%)
6 to 18 Years3,033 (96.9%)98 (3.1%)
19 to 25 Years871 (95.4%)42 (4.6%)
26 to 34 Years1,659 (94.3%)101 (5.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,888 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years2,267 (94.7%)128 (5.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,116 (92.6%)89 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years704 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older433 (88.7%)55 (11.3%)
Total14,653 (96.1%)591 (3.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Melissa

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Melissa
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,682 (95.6%)78 (4.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,033 (96.9%)98 (3.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen871 (95.4%)42 (4.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Melissa

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Melissa
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000394 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,435 (97.0%)45 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,295 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999412 (82.7%)86 (17.3%)
$100,000 and over11,117 (96.0%)460 (4.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Melissa

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Melissa
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6117 (6.7%)1,565 (88.9%)
6 to 18 Years129 (4.1%)2,962 (94.6%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)871 (95.4%)
25 to 34 Years46 (2.6%)1,659 (94.3%)
35 to 44 Years27 (0.9%)2,861 (99.1%)
45 to 54 Years369 (15.4%)2,252 (94.0%)
55 to 64 Years87 (7.2%)1,088 (90.3%)
65 to 74 Years693 (98.4%)229 (32.5%)
75 Years and over433 (88.7%)209 (42.8%)
Total1,901 (12.5%)13,696 (89.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Melissa

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Melissa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years252 (13.9%)47 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years51 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years117 (3.4%)322 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years62 (17.5%)111 (31.7%)
75 Years and over157 (45.4%)87 (61.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Melissa

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Melissa: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years68 (2.0%)68 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years62 (17.5%)62 (17.7%)
75 Years and over75 (21.7%)41 (28.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Melissa: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years55 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (0.5%)28 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over49 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Melissa: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years197 (10.8%)47 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years51 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (0.5%)165 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)18 (5.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)26 (18.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Melissa: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years32 (0.9%)104 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years62 (17.5%)49 (14.0%)
75 Years and over131 (37.9%)46 (32.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Melissa: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)25 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (0.1%)55 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)46 (32.4%)

Technology Access in Melissa

Computing Device Access in Melissa

Computing Device Access in Melissa
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4,58395.2%
Smartphone4,72698.2%
Tablet3,99082.9%
No Computing Device821.7%
Total4,815100.0%

Internet Access in Melissa

Internet Access in Melissa
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home4,24388.1%
Cellular Data Only1633.4%
Satellite Internet72415.0%
No Internet1402.9%
Total4,815100.0%

Melissa Summary

Melissa, Texas is a small town located in Collin County, Texas, about 40 miles north of Dallas. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. The population of Melissa was 2,811 at the 2010 census, up from 1,890 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Melissa is located at 33°17'25" North, 96°37'45" West (33.290278, -96.629167). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of it land.

History

The area that is now Melissa was first settled in the 1840s by a group of settlers from Kentucky. The town was originally known as "Cottonwood", but was renamed Melissa in 1873 after the daughter of one of the settlers. The town was officially incorporated in 1876.
In the early 1900s, Melissa was a thriving agricultural community, with cotton, corn, and wheat being the main crops. The town also had a cotton gin, a grist mill, and a blacksmith shop.
In the 1950s, the town began to experience a population boom, as people moved to the area from other parts of the state. This growth continued into the 1960s and 1970s, and by the 1980s, Melissa had become a bedroom community for Dallas.

Economy

The economy of Melissa is largely based on agriculture and light manufacturing. The town is home to several large farms, as well as a number of small businesses. The town also has a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other services.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 2,811 people, 990 households, and 790 families residing in Melissa. The population density was 1,269.2 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 81.2% White, 11.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.7% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Melissa was $60,938, and the median income for a family was $68,750. Males had a median income of $50,000 versus $35,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,945. About 4.2% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Melissa, Texas is a small town located in Collin County, Texas, about 40 miles north of Dallas. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. The town has a long history, dating back to the 1840s, and has experienced a population boom in recent decades. The economy of Melissa is largely based on agriculture and light manufacturing, and the town is home to several large farms, as well as a number of small businesses. The population of Melissa was 2,811 at the 2010 census, up from 1,890 at the 2000 census. The median income for a household in Melissa was $60,938, and the median income for a family was $68,750. Melissa is a small town with a rich history and a bright future.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Melissa?
Total Population of Melissa is 15,244.
What is the Total Male Population of Melissa?
Total Male Population of Melissa is 7,537.
What is the Total Female Population of Melissa?
Total Female Population of Melissa is 7,707.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Melissa?
There are 97.79 Males per 100 Females in Melissa.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Melissa?
There are 102.26 Females per 100 Males in Melissa.
What is the Median Population Age in Melissa?
Median Population Age in Melissa is 35.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Melissa
Average Family Size in Melissa is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Melissa
Average Household Size in Melissa is 3.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Melissa?
Per Capita income in Melissa is $46,407.
What is the Median Family Income in Melissa?
Median Family Income in Melissa is $141,071.
What is the Median Household income in Melissa?
Median Household Income in Melissa is $138,465.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Melissa?
Income or Wage Gap in Melissa is 31.7%.
Women in Melissa earn 68.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Melissa?
Inequality or Gini Index in Melissa is 0.32.
How Large is the Labor Force in Melissa?
There are 7,797 People in the Labor Forcein in Melissa.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Melissa?
71.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Melissa.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Melissa?
Unemployment Rate in Melissa is 4.1%.