Melissa, TX Demographics
A map of Melissa's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 8,926 | 64.2% |
Hispanic | 1,997 | 14.4% |
Black | 1,552 | 11.2% |
Multiracial | 761 | 5.5% |
Asian | 475 | 3.4% |
Native American/Other | 190 | 1.4% |
Melissa, Texas had a population of 13,901 in 2020. It was 64.2% White, 11.2% Black, 3.4% Asian, 14.4% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 5.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Melissa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Melissa is the 212th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Melissa's White Population
8,926 residents of Melissa identify as White, or 64.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Melissa considerably larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Melissa is ranked #709 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Melissa is more White than neighboring Anna (55.9% White), and Princeton (44.7% White). Melissa is less White than neighboring New Hope (76.9% White), Weston (81.3% White), and Lowry Crossing (75.2% White).
Melissa's Black Population
1,552 residents of Melissa identify as Black, or 11.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Melissa roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Melissa is ranked #311 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Melissa is more Black than neighboring New Hope (0% Black), Weston (3.5% Black), and Lowry Crossing (0.9% Black). Melissa is less Black than neighboring Anna (12.3% Black), and Princeton (14.9% Black).
Melissa's Asian Population
475 residents of Melissa identify as Asian, or 3.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Melissa roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Melissa is ranked #152 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Melissa is more Asian than neighboring Anna (2.1% Asian), New Hope (0.3% Asian), Weston (0.7% Asian), and Lowry Crossing (0.7% Asian). Melissa is less Asian than neighboring Princeton (3.5% Asian).
Melissa's Hispanic Population
1,997 residents of Melissa identify as Hispanic, or 14.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Melissa considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Melissa is ranked #1361 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Melissa is more Hispanic than neighboring New Hope (13.8% Hispanic), and Weston (12% Hispanic). Melissa is less Hispanic than neighboring Anna (23.3% Hispanic), Lowry Crossing (18.8% Hispanic), and Princeton (31% Hispanic).
Melissa's Native American/Other Population
190 residents of Melissa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Melissa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Melissa is ranked #200 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Melissa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Anna (1.2% Native American/Other), New Hope (1.2% Native American/Other), Weston (0% Native American/Other), Lowry Crossing (0.3% Native American/Other), and Princeton (1% Native American/Other).
Melissa's Multiracial Population
761 residents of Melissa identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Melissa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Melissa is ranked #179 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Melissa is more Multiracial than neighboring Anna (5.2% Multiracial), Weston (2.5% Multiracial), Lowry Crossing (4.2% Multiracial), and Princeton (4.9% Multiracial). Melissa is less Multiracial than neighboring New Hope (7.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.