Odessa, TX Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Odessa?
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There are 113,353 residents in Odessa, with a median age of 30.7. Of this, 50.67% are males and 49.33% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.14% of the resident pool in Odessa, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.65%. Additionally, 8.21% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 92,261 people in Odessa currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 92,261 people in Odessa currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 113,353 | 0.6% |
| Male Population | 57,438 | 1.6% |
| Female Population | 55,915 | -0.3% |
Male population 50.67%
Female population 49.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 30.7 | 0.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 96,505 | 0.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 7,540 | 8.9% |
| Not Citizen | 9,308 | 0.7% |
Citizen US Born 85.14%
Citizen not US Born 6.65%
Not Citizen 8.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 676 | 16.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 8,899 | -25.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 6,924 | 14.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,028 | -0.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 92,261 | 3.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.6%
Moved from Same County 7.96%
Moved from Same State 6.19%
Moved from Different State 2.71%
Same House as Last Year 82.53%
What are the employment statistics in Odessa?
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White-collar workers make up 66.02% of the working population in Odessa, while blue-collar employees account for 33.98%. There are also 5,559 entrepreneurs in Odessa (10.24% of the workforce); 38,988 workers employed in private companies (71.84%); and 7,580 people working in governmental institutions (13.97%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 35,828 | -1.8% |
| Blue Collar | 18,440 | 3.2% |
White Collar 66.02%
Blue Collar 33.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,559 | 13.1% |
| Private Companies | 38,988 | -1.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 7,580 | 0.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,141 | -8.7% |
Self Employees 10.24%
Private Companies 71.84%
Governmental Workers 13.97%
Not for Profit Companies 3.95%
How many households are there in Odessa?
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There are a total of 43,802 households in Odessa, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 66.06% of these Odessa households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.94%. Additionally, 40.24% of households have children and 59.76% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 43,802 | 2.6% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -1.9% |
| Family Households | 28,935 | 1.2% |
| Non-family Households | 14,867 | 5.4% |
Family Households 66.06%
Non-family Households 33.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 17,625 | 2.9% |
| Households without Children | 26,177 | 2.4% |
Households with Children 40.24%
Households without Children 59.76%
What are the median and average incomes in Odessa?
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The average annual household income in Odessa is $91,231, while the median household income sits at $71,293 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $77,503, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $92,005. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $59,967 and $38,979, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $91,231 | 6.1% |
| Median Household Income | $71,293 | 6.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 15,960 | 9.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 93,917 | -1.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Odessa?
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There are 47,825 housing units in Odessa, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1977. Of the 43,802 occupied housing units in Odessa, 59.15% are owner-occupied, while 40.85% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.8% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $220,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,205 per month in Odessa.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.8% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $220,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,205 per month in Odessa.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 47,825 | 2.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1977 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 393 | -26.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,314 | 22.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10,702 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,166 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,291 | -7.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6,206 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,946 | -10.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,138 | 13.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 7,243 | 3.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 426 | 769.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 43,802 | 2.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 25,908 | 2.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 17,894 | 3.2% |
Owner Occupied 59.15%
Renter Occupied 40.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 14,198 | 5.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 11,710 | -1.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $220,800 | 13.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $148,700 | 16.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,205 | 8.0% |
With Mortgage 54.8%
Without Mortgage 45.2%
What is the level of education in Odessa?
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Approximately 40.71% of the population in Odessa holds a high school degree (that's 32,581 residents), while 25.13% have attained a college certificate (22,759 locals) and 11.99% have a bachelor's degree (9,593 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 6,167 | 6.2% |
| Some High School | 32,581 | 1.2% |
| Some College | 22,759 | 0.8% |
| Associate Degree | 7,630 | 6.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9,593 | -2.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,947 | 6.1% |
No High School 7.71%
Some High School 40.71%
Some College 25.13%
Associate Degree 9.53%
Bachelor's Degree 11.99%
Graduate Degree 4.93%
What is the marital status of Odessa residents?
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A total of 28,664 people in Odessa have never been married (which represents 33.54% of the total population), while 42,638 of them are wedded (49.89%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,676 (1.96%) and 9,476 (11.09%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 28,664 | 0.4% |
| Married | 42,638 | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1,676 | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 4,681 | 9.9% |
| Divorced | 9,476 | 2.0% |
Never Married 33.54%
Married 49.89%
Separated 1.96%
Widowed 5.48%
Divorced 11.09%
What are the most common means of transportation in Odessa?
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The top three means of transportation people in Odessa use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 49,564 residents commute by car, 686 prefer going to work by walking and 168 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 49,564 | -1.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 168 | -3.5% |
| Bicycle | 107 | 132.6% |
| Motorcycle | 6 | -84.6% |
| TaxiCab | 58 | 3.6% |
| Walk | 686 | -24.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Odessa by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79761 | 31,521 | 12,754 | $66,593.00 | $81,405.00 |
| 79762 | 39,649 | 15,263 | $76,569.00 | $94,554.00 |
| 79763 | 35,940 | 13,638 | $54,668.00 | $72,855.00 |
| 79764 | 25,907 | 9,097 | $77,249.00 | $110,895.00 |
| 79765 | 21,210 | 8,132 | $96,260.00 | $126,119.00 |
| 79766 | 11,822 | 3,460 | $71,346.00 | $95,443.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.