West Odessa is a CDP located in Ector County Texas. West Odessa has a 2024 population of 32,270. West Odessa is currently growing at a rate of 2.16% annually and its population has increased by 23.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,117 in 2020.
The average household income in West Odessa is $97,295 with a poverty rate of 17.8%. The median age in West Odessa is 33.4 years: 33.7 years for males, and 32.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Odessa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,979 | 56.21% |
| Other race | 6,936 | 21.69% |
| Two or more races | 6,426 | 20.09% |
| Black or African American | 564 | 1.76% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 11,891 | 2.69 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Married | 5,596 | 3.58 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 3,886 | 1.26 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Female | 1,343 | 3.11 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Male | 1,066 | 2.65 | 68 | 32 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
75.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,333 | 17% |
| Associates Degree | 913 | 4.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,907 | 9.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,323 | 6.75% |
| High School Graduate | 6,215 | 31.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,645 | 13.49% |
| Some College | 3,266 | 16.66% |
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 | 12,333 | 7,575 | 1,598 |
| White | 6,670 | 5,611 | 1,306 |
| 2+ Races | 4,472 | 2,274 | 355 |
| Other Race | 3,736 | 2,840 | 921 |
| Black | 354 | 291 | 154 |
| Native American | 25 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 84.12%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 43.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,663 | $58,504 | $59,190 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,574 | $0 | $67,110 |
| High School Graduate | $46,140 | $57,292 | $40,560 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,452 | $50,784 | $31,110 |
| Overall | $55,737 | $58,270 | $45,109 |
| Some College | $58,625 | $62,365 | $40,189 |
$55,737
Average Earnings
$58,270
Average Male
$45,109
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
41.42% of West Odessa residents speak only English, while 58.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 58.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21,167 | 4,725 | 22.32% |
| Multiple | 6,426 | 2,082 | 32.4% |
| Other | 6,936 | 1,369 | 19.74% |
| White | 9,953 | 743 | 7.47% |
| Black | 564 | 110 | 19.5% |
17.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.8%
Male Poverty Rate
21.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Odessa is Multiple, with 32.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Odessa is White, with 7.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.64% |
| High School | 13.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.68% |
| Some College | 5.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.16% |
| Male Employed | 9.54% |
| Female Employed | 0.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,228 | $109,903 |
| Households | $65,782 | $97,295 |
| Married Families | $88,719 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,741 | $65,932 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
836
Number of Veterans
778
Male Veterans
58
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 285 |
| Vietnam | 196 |
| First Gulf War | 143 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 228 |
| 18 to 34 | 203 |
| 65 to 74 | 166 |
| 35 to 54 | 159 |
| 55 to 64 | 80 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 655 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic | 303 | 2.15% |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 2.25% |
| Other Race | 75 | 1.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
55.56%
Born in West Odessa
73.49%
Native Born
26.51%
Foreign Born
18.11%
Non Citizen
8.41%
Naturalized
73.49% of West Odessa residents were born in the United States, with 55.56% having been born in Texas. 18.11% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,270 | 683 | 2.16% |
| 2023 | 31,587 | 683 | 2.21% |
| 2022 | 30,904 | -1,023 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 31,927 | 5,810 | 22.25% |
| 2020 | 26,117 | 155 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 25,962 | -316 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 26,278 | 497 | 1.93% |
| 2017 | 25,781 | 960 | 3.87% |
| 2016 | 24,821 | 1,079 | 4.54% |
| 2015 | 23,742 | 924 | 4.05% |
| 2014 | 22,818 | 662 | 2.99% |
| 2013 | 22,156 | -429 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 22,585 | 1,194 | 5.58% |
| 2011 | 21,391 | -1,316 | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 22,707 | 0 | 0% |