A Haven for the Young and Well-Educated
Addison features a relatively young, highly educated population. Quality redevelopment projects like Vitruvian Park and Addison Circle will help attract a more educated population.
What does Addison look like?
- About 75 percent of Addison residents have attended at least some college, and about 47 percent have a Bachelor’s degree or higher. Another 13 percent have achieved at least a high school diploma.
- The median age in Addison is 32.5 years. A total of 7,378 households average 1.77 in size. Median household income is $55,816.
- According to 2010 U.S. Census estimates, 54 percent of Addison residents are White, 25 percent are Hispanic, 12 percent are Black/African American and 7 percent are Asian.
- The North Central Texas Council of Governments estimates that the population of Addison will approach 19,000 by 2020.
Racial/Ethnic Breakdown
Female: 50.2% Male: 49.8%
Population Trends
Multi-family redevlopment meant a brief decline in population around 2010, but is now back on an upswing with new higher density residential developments in Addison.
Major local employers include:
| Company | Industry |
|---|---|
| Mary Kay Cosmetics (HQ) | Cosmetics |
| Bank of America MBNA (RO) | Finance |
| Concentra Operating Corp. (HQ) | Medical |
| Glazer's Family of Companies (HQ) | Spirits |
| Dallas Marriott Quorum | Hospitality |
| United Surgical Partners (HQ) | Medical |
| National Business Research Institute (HQ) | Market Research |
| Greenhill School | Education |