Melissa, Texas
Melissa: City in Collin County, Texas, United States
About
Melissa is a city located in the county of Collin in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,695 and a population density of 178 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,793 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1852.
Quick Facts about Melissa
| Population : | 13,793 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Collin County |
| Different from : | Melissa |
| Phone Area Codes : | 972 |
| Area : | 26.36 km2 |
| Altitude : | 679 feet / 207 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1853 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 09:01:46 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 75454 |
| Density : | 523 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 65.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Melissa is located at 33°17'9"N 96°34'22"W (33.2859500, -96.5727700).
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Demographics
The population of Melissa increased by 65.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,695 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,276 | 11.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,651 | 6.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,242 | 9.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,802 | 8.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,540 | 9.79% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,562 | 11.94% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,187 | 6.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,107 | 9.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,117 | 16.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,793 | 12.15% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,445 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,514 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,639 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,545 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 16.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.6% |
| White only, percent : | 91.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 675 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.5% |
Melissa zip code is 75454.
County name: Collin, County
fips: 48085
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $180,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,461 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $515 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $927 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,301 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,882 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 133,331 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 156,995 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,581 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $62,219 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,969 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 767 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 495 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 208 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 703 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 147 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 567 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,370.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.64 |
Other Places in Melissa
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People born in Melissa (1)
American government official Russell E. Dickenson was born in Melissa
Schools in Melissa
College & universities near Melissa, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247834 | Collin County Community College District | McKinney (TX) | 75069 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Melissa, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| GLE | Gainesville | 605 East California Street | RAIL |
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Melissa
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa Post Office | Melissa (TX) | 75454 |
Other cities in Collin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Collin County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Plano | 291,296 | The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Frisco | 209,980 | Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas. |
| McKinney | 208,272 | The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas. |
| Allen | 109,379 | The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas. |
| Wylie | 54,467 | A city in Collin County, Texas. |
| Prosper | 26,957 | Suburban town located in Collin and Denton counties, Texas |
| Murphy | 20,844 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Celina | 20,114 | City in Texas, United States of America |
| Anna | 16,945 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Princeton | 15,699 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Lucas | 8,819 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Parker | 4,352 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Lavon | 3,993 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States of America |
| Farmersville | 3,711 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Josephine | 2,545 | City in Collin County, Texas |
| Lowry Crossing | 1,743 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Melissa distances to largest Texas cities
