Odessa is a city located in Ector County Texas. Odessa has a 2024 population of 116,015. It is also the county seat of Ector County. Odessa is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 0.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 114,926 in 2020.
The average household income in Odessa is $91,231 with a poverty rate of 14.66%. The median age in Odessa is 30.7 years: 30.2 years for males, and 31.4 years for females.
Odessa is a city located in the state of Texas. It is located in Ector County, where it is also the county seat. A portion of the city is also located in Midland County. In recent years, Odessa has been named as one of the fastest-growing small cities in the nation.
Odessa’s population proliferated during the early 20th century. Though the city has seen its population drop a few times later in the 20th century, it has since bounced back. The most recent estimates show that the population is up nearly 18% since the last census, indicating that this thriving city has lots of growing left in its future.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Odessa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66,359 | 58.54% |
| Other race | 19,110 | 16.86% |
| Two or more races | 17,188 | 15.16% |
| Black or African American | 7,549 | 6.66% |
| Asian | 2,189 | 1.93% |
| Native American | 869 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 89 | 0.08% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 43,802 | 2.55 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Married | 18,897 | 3.38 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Non Family | 14,867 | 1.18 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Female | 7,664 | 3.08 | 45.3 | 54.7 |
| Male | 2,374 | 2.72 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
59.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,140 | 10.45% |
| Associates Degree | 6,521 | 9.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,731 | 12.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,878 | 5.67% |
| High School Graduate | 20,021 | 29.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,817 | 8.51% |
| Some College | 16,238 | 23.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38,067 | 27,209 | 4,474 |
| White | 23,485 | 22,032 | 6,174 |
| Other Race | 10,345 | 6,340 | 1,013 |
| 2+ Races | 9,301 | 7,219 | 1,179 |
| Black | 4,585 | 4,194 | 674 |
| Asian | 1,524 | 1,393 | 1,058 |
| Native American | 539 | 376 | 135 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.81%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 69.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,999 | $68,800 | $59,544 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,607 | $69,643 | $58,333 |
| High School Graduate | $48,136 | $58,275 | $33,855 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,960 | $47,215 | $23,808 |
| Overall | $49,927 | $60,479 | $36,922 |
| Some College | $49,551 | $69,555 | $37,430 |
$49,927
Average Earnings
$60,479
Average Male
$36,922
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.64% of Odessa residents speak only English, while 43.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 40.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69,581 | 12,866 | 18.49% |
| Other | 19,016 | 4,336 | 22.8% |
| Multiple | 16,990 | 3,556 | 20.93% |
| White | 31,506 | 2,422 | 7.69% |
| Black | 7,224 | 913 | 12.64% |
| Asian | 1,988 | 154 | 7.75% |
14.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.88%
Male Poverty Rate
17.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Odessa is Other, with 22.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Odessa is White, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.26% |
| High School | 11.97% |
| Some College | 8.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.72% |
| Female Employed | 6.34% |
| Male Employed | 4.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,796 | $103,977 |
| Households | $71,293 | $91,231 |
| Married Families | $108,554 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,559 | $58,823 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,815
Number of Veterans
3,445
Male Veterans
370
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,310 |
| Vietnam | 1,100 |
| First Gulf War | 915 |
| Korea | 170 |
| World War II | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,433 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,005 |
| 18 to 34 | 559 |
| 75+ | 471 |
| 55 to 64 | 347 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,871 | 5.85% |
| Hispanic | 1,386 | 3% |
| Other Race | 452 | 3.66% |
| 2+ Races | 268 | 2.45% |
| Black | 137 | 2.58% |
| Native American | 72 | 11.15% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.83%
Born in Odessa
86.25%
Native Born
13.75%
Foreign Born
8.21%
Non Citizen
5.54%
Naturalized
86.25% of Odessa residents were born in the United States, with 67.83% having been born in Texas. 8.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 117,376 | 272 | 0.23% |
| 2028 | 117,104 | 272 | 0.23% |
| 2027 | 116,832 | 273 | 0.23% |
| 2026 | 116,559 | 272 | 0.23% |
| 2025 | 116,287 | 272 | 0.23% |
| 2024 | 116,015 | 272 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 115,743 | 2,714 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 113,029 | 845 | 0.75% |
| 2021 | 112,184 | -2,742 | -2.39% |
| 2020 | 114,926 | -8,465 | -6.86% |
| 2019 | 123,391 | 3,388 | 2.82% |
| 2018 | 120,003 | 3,642 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 116,361 | -749 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 117,110 | -1,307 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 118,417 | 3,991 | 3.49% |
| 2014 | 114,426 | 4,270 | 3.88% |
| 2013 | 110,156 | 4,254 | 4.02% |
| 2012 | 105,902 | 3,890 | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 102,012 | 2,198 | 2.2% |
| 2010 | 99,814 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 90,943 | 1,244 | 1.39% |
| 1990 | 89,699 | -328 | -0.36% |
| 1980 | 90,027 | 11,647 | 14.86% |
| 1970 | 78,380 | -1,958 | -2.44% |
| 1960 | 80,338 | 50,843 | 172.38% |
| 1950 | 29,495 | 19,922 | 208.11% |
| 1940 | 9,573 | -107,803 | -91.84% |