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Addison, Texas

Addison is a town located in Dallas County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 14,166.

Geography Addison is located at 32°57'28" North, 96°50'6" West (32.957727, -96.835132)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 11.5 km² (4.4 mi²). 11.5 km² (4.4 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 14,166 people, 7,621 households, and 3,078 families residing in the town. The population density is 1,234.7/km² (3,200.0/mi²). There are 8,205 housing units at an average density of 715.1/km² (1,853.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 67.79% White, 9.63% African American, 0.41% Native American, 7.81% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 10.79% from other races, and 3.46% from two or more races. 24.04% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 7,621 households out of which 17.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.9% are married couples living together, 7.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 59.6% are non-families. 49.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.86 and the average family size is 2.74.

In the town the population is spread out with 16.0% under the age of 18, 12.3% from 18 to 24, 47.8% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 4.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 109.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 109.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $48,566, and the median income for a family is $53,386. Males have a median income of $36,977 versus $32,452 for females. The per capita income for the town is $38,606. 7.7% of the population and 6.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 9.3% are under the age of 18 and 10.7% are 65 or older.



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