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Odessa Overview

113,353
TOTAL POPULATION
57,438
MALE POPULATION
55,915
FEMALE POPULATION
102.72
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.35
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,949
PER CAPITA INCOME
$86,796
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$71,293
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
39.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,261
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
57,812
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Odessa Zip Codes

Odessa Area Codes

Race in Odessa

The most populous races in Odessa are Hispanic or Latino (70,262 | 62.0%), White / Caucasian (66,359 | 58.5%), and Some other Race (19,110 | 16.9%).
Race in Odessa
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,1891.9%
Black / African American7,5496.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific890.1%
Hispanic or Latino70,26262.0%
Native / Alaskan8690.8%
White / Caucasian66,35958.5%
Two or more Races17,18815.2%
Some other Race19,11016.9%
Total113,353100.0%

Ancestry in Odessa

The most populous ancestries reported in Odessa are Mexican (65,217 | 57.5%), German (5,541 | 4.9%), English (5,031 | 4.4%), American (4,462 | 3.9%), and Irish (4,204 | 3.7%), together accounting for 74.5% of all Odessa residents.
Ancestry in Odessa
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3520.3%
Alaska Native100.0%
American4,4623.9%
Apache1030.1%
Arab3020.3%
Argentinean100.0%
Armenian60.0%
Australian100.0%
Austrian520.1%
Belgian920.1%
Bhutanese1070.1%
Blackfeet1070.1%
Brazilian130.0%
British1250.1%
Burmese1570.1%
Canadian100.0%
Carpatho Rusyn90.0%
Central American5330.5%
Cherokee1990.2%
Chickasaw370.0%
Chilean610.1%
Choctaw1050.1%
Colombian1320.1%
Comanche750.1%
Cuban1,3421.2%
Czech1910.2%
Czechoslovakian600.1%
Danish110.0%
Delaware150.0%
Dominican380.0%
Dutch2140.2%
Dutch West Indian180.0%
Eastern European400.0%
Egyptian2900.3%
English5,0314.4%
European4160.4%
Finnish550.1%
French8130.7%
French Canadian400.0%
German5,5414.9%
Ghanaian90.0%
Greek500.0%
Guamanian / Chamorro270.0%
Guatemalan870.1%
Guyanese250.0%
Haitian540.1%
Honduran1620.1%
Hungarian1800.2%
Indian (Asian)4000.4%
Iranian270.0%
Irish4,2043.7%
Israeli110.0%
Italian7720.7%
Kenyan1480.1%
Korean8240.7%
Lithuanian180.0%
Malaysian230.0%
Mexican65,21757.5%
Mexican American Indian5050.4%
Native Hawaiian3100.3%
Navajo2600.2%
Nicaraguan730.1%
Nigerian1670.2%
Northern European420.0%
Norwegian2210.2%
Osage1050.1%
Pakistani10.0%
Panamanian760.1%
Pennsylvania German160.0%
Polish3800.3%
Portuguese600.1%
Potawatomi200.0%
Pueblo670.1%
Puerto Rican4290.4%
Romanian60.0%
Russian2100.2%
Salvadoran1350.1%
Scandinavian1760.2%
Scotch-Irish6020.5%
Scottish7230.6%
Slavic90.0%
South American4700.4%
Spaniard4450.4%
Spanish1800.2%
Sri Lankan3660.3%
Subsaharan African8770.8%
Swedish2380.2%
Swiss340.0%
Syrian120.0%
Thai3640.3%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian80.0%
Turkish810.1%
Venezuelan2670.2%
Vietnamese220.0%
Welsh1270.1%
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Immigrants in Odessa

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Odessa came from Latin America (12,852 | 11.3%), Central America (11,433 | 10.1%), Mexico (11,013 | 9.7%), Asia (1,578 | 1.4%), and Caribbean (1,025 | 0.9%), together accounting for 33.4% of all Odessa residents.
Immigrants in Odessa
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa8010.7%
Asia1,5781.4%
Australia100.0%
Austria50.0%
Bangladesh220.0%
Brazil170.0%
Cameroon150.0%
Canada1660.2%
Caribbean1,0250.9%
Central America11,43310.1%
China1660.2%
Colombia490.0%
Cuba1,0130.9%
Eastern Africa2000.2%
Eastern Asia3020.3%
Egypt2000.2%
El Salvador1190.1%
England250.0%
Europe1840.2%
Germany500.0%
Ghana20.0%
Guatemala780.1%
Honduras1620.1%
India2540.2%
Ireland190.0%
Israel110.0%
Italy290.0%
Japan120.0%
Kazakhstan830.1%
Kenya2000.2%
Korea1240.1%
Laos230.0%
Latin America12,85211.3%
Malaysia280.0%
Mexico11,0139.7%
Middle Africa1620.1%
Nepal190.0%
Nicaragua280.0%
Nigeria1670.2%
Northern Africa2000.2%
Northern Europe650.1%
Oceania100.0%
Pakistan1900.2%
Panama330.0%
Philippines3800.3%
South America3940.4%
South Central Asia5680.5%
South Eastern Asia5730.5%
Southern Europe640.1%
Spain350.0%
Taiwan240.0%
Thailand10.0%
Trinidad and Tobago120.0%
Turkey1240.1%
Venezuela3280.3%
Vietnam1410.1%
Western Africa1690.2%
Western Asia1350.1%
Western Europe550.1%
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Sex and Age in Odessa

Sex and Age in Odessa

The most populous age groups in Odessa are 25 to 29 Years (5,431 | 9.5%) for men and Under 5 Years (4,875 | 8.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Odessa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,271 (9.2%)4,875 (8.7%)
5 to 9 Years4,885 (8.5%)4,842 (8.7%)
10 to 14 Years3,787 (6.6%)4,234 (7.6%)
15 to 19 Years4,290 (7.5%)3,958 (7.1%)
20 to 24 Years4,877 (8.5%)3,988 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Years5,431 (9.5%)4,842 (8.7%)
30 to 34 Years5,081 (8.8%)4,661 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Years4,731 (8.2%)4,023 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years3,240 (5.6%)3,129 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years3,255 (5.7%)3,006 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years3,074 (5.3%)2,601 (4.6%)
55 to 59 Years2,146 (3.7%)3,119 (5.6%)
60 to 64 Years2,676 (4.7%)2,152 (3.8%)
65 to 69 Years1,545 (2.7%)2,043 (3.6%)
70 to 74 Years1,718 (3.0%)1,575 (2.8%)
75 to 79 Years730 (1.3%)1,176 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years421 (0.7%)617 (1.1%)
85 Years and over280 (0.5%)1,074 (1.9%)
Total57,438 (100.0%)55,915 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Odessa

Median Family Size in Odessa

The median family size in Odessa is 3.15 persons per family, with married-couple families (18,897 | 65.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.36 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,374 | 8.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.39 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Odessa
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple18,897 (65.3%)3.36
Single Male/Father2,374 (8.2%)2.39
Single Female/Mother7,664 (26.5%)2.87
Total Families28,935 (100.0%)3.15

Median Household Size in Odessa

The median household size in Odessa is 2.55 persons per household, with married-couple households (18,897 | 43.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.38 persons per household. non-family households (14,867 | 33.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Odessa
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple18,897 (43.1%)3.38
Single Male/Father2,374 (5.4%)2.72
Single Female/Mother7,664 (17.5%)3.08
Non-family14,867 (33.9%)1.18
Total Households43,802 (100.0%)2.55

Household Size by Marriage Status in Odessa

Out of a total of 43,802 households in Odessa, 28,935 (66.1%) are family households, while 14,867 (33.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 10,397, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 12,264.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Odessa
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-12,264 (28.0%)
2-Person Households10,397 (23.7%)2,287 (5.2%)
3-Person Households7,100 (16.2%)293 (0.7%)
4-Person Households5,750 (13.1%)23 (0.1%)
5-Person Households3,804 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,401 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households483 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total28,935 (66.1%)14,867 (33.9%)

Female Fertility in Odessa

Fertility by Age in Odessa

Average fertility rate in Odessa is 85.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 141.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Odessa
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years158 (6.7%)40.0
20 to 34 years1,904 (80.2%)141.0
35 to 50 years311 (13.1%)29.0
Total2,373 (100.0%)85.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Odessa

60.3% of women with births (2,373) in Odessa are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 98.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 31.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Odessa
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years3 (1.9%)155 (98.1%)
20 to 34 years1,217 (63.9%)687 (36.1%)
35 to 50 years212 (68.2%)99 (31.8%)
Total1,431 (60.3%)942 (39.7%)

Fertility by Education in Odessa

Average fertility rate in Odessa is 85.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 117.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 44.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Odessa
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School287 (12.1%)50.0
High School Diploma570 (24.0%)87.0
College or Associate's Degree1,053 (44.4%)99.0
Bachelor's Degree403 (17.0%)117.0
Graduate Degree60 (2.5%)36.0
Total2,373 (100.0%)85.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Odessa

39.7% of women with births in Odessa are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 70.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Odessa
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School84 (29.3%)203 (70.7%)
High School Diploma236 (41.4%)334 (58.6%)
College or Associate's Degree753 (71.5%)300 (28.5%)
Bachelor's Degree298 (74.0%)105 (26.1%)
Graduate Degree60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,431 (60.3%)942 (39.7%)

Income in Odessa

Income Overview in Odessa

Per Capita Income in Odessa is $34,949, while median incomes of families and households are $86,796 and $71,293 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income113,353$34,949
Median Family Income28,935$86,796
Mean Family Income28,935$103,977
Median Household Income43,802$71,293
Mean Household Income43,802$91,231
Income Deficit28,935$13,261
Wage / Income Gap (%)113,35339.03%
Wage / Income Gap ($)113,35360.97¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index113,3530.45

Earnings by Sex in Odessa

Average Earnings in Odessa are $44,438, $55,047 for men and $33,560 for women, a difference of 39.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Odessa
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male34,882 (57.9%)$55,047
Female25,398 (42.1%)$33,560
Total60,280 (100.0%)$44,438

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Odessa

The most common earnings brackets in Odessa are $100,000+ for men (6,734 | 19.3%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (2,000 | 7.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Odessa
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less971 (2.8%)1,690 (6.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999537 (1.5%)1,031 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499512 (1.5%)888 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999550 (1.6%)701 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499698 (2.0%)944 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999197 (0.6%)613 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499636 (1.8%)1,070 (4.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999516 (1.5%)631 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,499779 (2.2%)804 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,228 (3.5%)1,468 (5.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,919 (5.5%)1,732 (6.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,456 (4.2%)1,935 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,160 (6.2%)1,541 (6.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,819 (5.2%)1,422 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,749 (5.0%)1,419 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,696 (4.9%)1,124 (4.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9993,078 (8.8%)2,000 (7.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,447 (7.0%)1,617 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,200 (14.9%)1,474 (5.8%)
$100,000+6,734 (19.3%)1,294 (5.1%)
Total34,882 (100.0%)25,398 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Odessa

Average earnings in Odessa are $60,479 for men and $36,922 for women, a difference of 39.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $69,643, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $47,215. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,544, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,808.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Odessa
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$47,215$23,808
High School Diploma$58,275$33,855
College or Associate's Degree$69,555$37,430
Bachelor's Degree$68,800$59,544
Graduate Degree$69,643$58,333
Total$60,479$36,922

Family Income in Odessa

Family Income Brackets in Odessa

According to the Odessa family income data, there are 6,626 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 492 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Odessa
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,8816.5%
$10,000 to $14,9994921.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991,1864.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991,6495.7%
$35,000 to $49,9993,53012.2%
$50,000 to $74,9994,13814.3%
$75,000 to $99,9993,61712.5%
$100,000 to $149,9996,62622.9%
$150,000 to $199,9993,41411.8%
$200,000+2,4318.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Odessa

4-person families (5,711 | 19.7%) account for the highest median family income in Odessa with $101,352 per family, while 2-person families (11,626 | 40.2%) have the highest median income of $35,177 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Odessa
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families11,626 (40.2%)$70,354
3-Person Families6,651 (23.0%)$80,367
4-Person Families5,711 (19.7%)$101,352
5-Person Families3,116 (10.8%)$88,355
6-Person Families1,365 (4.7%)$101,094
7+ Person Families466 (1.6%)$101,019
Total28,935 (100.0%)$86,796

Family Income by Number of Earners in Odessa

The median family income in Odessa is $86,796, with families comprising 3+ earners (3,693) having the highest median family income of $137,889, while families with no earners (2,836) have the lowest median family income of $22,943, accounting for 12.8% and 9.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Odessa
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,836 (9.8%)$22,943
1 Earner10,643 (36.8%)$56,718
2 Earners11,763 (40.6%)$112,540
3+ Earners3,693 (12.8%)$137,889
Total28,935 (100.0%)$86,796

Household Income in Odessa

Household Income Brackets in Odessa

With 8,235 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Odessa, accounting for 18.8% of all households. In contrast, only 1,883 households (4.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Odessa
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,5415.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991,8834.3%
$15,000 to $24,9992,6286.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993,2417.4%
$35,000 to $49,9995,51912.6%
$50,000 to $74,9997,00816.0%
$75,000 to $99,9995,86913.4%
$100,000 to $149,9998,23518.8%
$150,000 to $199,9993,8118.7%
$200,000+3,0226.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Odessa

The median household income in Odessa is $71,293, with the highest median household income of $92,005 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 13,914 households (31.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,979, with 7,645 households (17.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Odessa
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,700 (8.5%)$59,967
25 to 44 Years18,543 (42.3%)$77,503
45 to 64 Years13,914 (31.8%)$92,005
65+ Years7,645 (17.4%)$38,979
Total43,802 (100.0%)$71,293

Poverty in Odessa

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Odessa

With 11.9% poverty level for males and 17.5% for females among the residents of Odessa, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 353 males (37.3%) and 256 females (28.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Odessa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,335 (25.3%)1,174 (24.2%)
5 Years353 (37.3%)189 (19.8%)
6 to 11 Years1,356 (26.9%)1,175 (21.9%)
12 to 14 Years454 (19.2%)370 (14.2%)
15 Years82 (9.1%)256 (28.5%)
16 and 17 Years66 (3.6%)172 (9.5%)
18 to 24 Years743 (11.8%)853 (16.8%)
25 to 34 Years514 (5.0%)1,880 (19.9%)
35 to 44 Years662 (8.5%)1,002 (14.1%)
45 to 54 Years421 (6.8%)708 (12.7%)
55 to 64 Years182 (3.9%)620 (11.8%)
65 to 74 Years271 (8.4%)496 (13.8%)
75 Years and over235 (17.5%)764 (28.3%)
Total6,674 (11.9%)9,659 (17.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Odessa

According to the poverty statistics in Odessa, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.4% of males and 90.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Odessa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,936 (74.7%)3,670 (75.8%)
5 Years592 (62.6%)767 (80.2%)
6 to 11 Years3,692 (73.1%)4,192 (78.1%)
12 to 14 Years1,915 (80.8%)2,230 (85.8%)
15 Years814 (90.8%)643 (71.5%)
16 and 17 Years1,747 (96.4%)1,646 (90.5%)
18 to 24 Years5,541 (88.2%)4,228 (83.2%)
25 to 34 Years9,753 (95.0%)7,577 (80.1%)
35 to 44 Years7,160 (91.5%)6,099 (85.9%)
45 to 54 Years5,785 (93.2%)4,868 (87.3%)
55 to 64 Years4,517 (96.1%)4,631 (88.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,954 (91.6%)3,089 (86.2%)
75 Years and over1,111 (82.5%)1,933 (71.7%)
Total49,517 (88.1%)45,573 (82.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Odessa

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Odessa show that 5.2% or 986 of the total 18,897 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 47.2%, comprising of 94 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 213 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Odessa
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children8,409 (96.6%)294 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children7,037 (97.1%)213 (2.9%)
3 or 4 Children2,360 (86.0%)385 (14.0%)
5 or more Children105 (52.8%)94 (47.2%)
Total17,911 (94.8%)986 (5.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Odessa

According to the poverty data in Odessa, 9.8% or 233 single-father households and 29.6% or 2,266 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 111 households (43.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 441 households (53.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Odessa
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)167 (9.0%)
1 or 2 Children122 (10.8%)1,658 (33.2%)
3 or 4 Children111 (43.0%)441 (53.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total233 (9.8%)2,266 (29.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Odessa

The poverty data for Odessa shows that 986 of the married-couple family households (5.2%) and 2,499 of the single-parent households (24.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 94 households (47.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 552 household (51.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Odessa
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children294 (3.4%)167 (5.9%)
1 or 2 Children213 (2.9%)1,780 (29.0%)
3 or 4 Children385 (14.0%)552 (51.2%)
5 or more Children94 (47.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total986 (5.2%)2,499 (24.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Odessa

Employment by Class of Employer in Odessa

Among the 52,871 employed individuals in Odessa, private company employees (38,083 | 72.0%), local government employees (4,350 | 8.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (3,260 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Odessa
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees38,08372.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,0413.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,2606.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,9803.7%
Local Government Employees4,3508.2%
State Government Employees2,2424.2%
Federal Government Employees8171.5%
Unpaid Family Workers980.2%
Total52,871100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Odessa

According to the labor force statistics for Odessa, out of the total population over 16 years of age (83,664), 69.1% or 57,812 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 3,527 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 85.2% or 12,885 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.7% or 330 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Odessa
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,820 (43.7%)330 (11.7%)
20 to 24 Years6,480 (73.1%)538 (8.3%)
25 to 29 Years8,177 (79.6%)728 (8.9%)
30 to 34 Years7,930 (81.4%)452 (5.7%)
35 to 44 Years12,885 (85.2%)786 (6.1%)
45 to 54 Years9,847 (82.5%)453 (4.6%)
55 to 59 Years3,764 (71.5%)136 (3.6%)
60 to 64 Years3,433 (71.1%)69 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,126 (30.9%)34 (1.6%)
75 Years and over400 (9.3%)18 (4.5%)
Total57,812 (69.1%)3,527 (6.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Odessa

According to labor force statistics for Odessa, 80.5% of individuals (46,019) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (57,167) are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 2,623 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.8% or 9,364 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.6% or 594 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Odessa
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6,903 (70.0%)848 (8.6%)
High School Diploma13,252 (77.9%)783 (4.6%)
College / Associate Degree16,522 (84.7%)1,131 (5.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9,364 (86.8%)550 (5.1%)
Total46,019 (80.5%)3,259 (5.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Odessa

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Odessa are Management (5,570 | 10.3%), Community & Social Service (4,506 | 8.3%), Education Instruction & Library (2,791 | 5.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,680 | 4.9%), and Health Technologists (1,959 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Odessa

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Odessa, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (97.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (80.5%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (77.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (76.1%), Education Instruction & Library (74.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (69.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Odessa
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,735 (67.1%)1,835 (32.9%)
Business & Financial500 (36.3%)878 (63.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,536 (80.5%)372 (19.5%)
Computers & Mathematics372 (60.9%)239 (39.1%)
Architecture & Engineering785 (97.4%)21 (2.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science379 (77.2%)112 (22.8%)
Community & Social Service 1,481 (32.9%)3,025 (67.1%)
Education, Arts & Media283 (39.1%)441 (60.9%)
Legal Services & Support34 (23.9%)108 (76.1%)
Education Instruction & Library718 (25.7%)2,073 (74.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment446 (52.5%)403 (47.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating806 (30.1%)1,874 (69.9%)
Health Technologists624 (31.9%)1,335 (68.1%)
Total (Category)8,058 (50.2%)7,984 (49.8%)
Total (Overall)32,461 (59.8%)21,807 (40.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Odessa are Food Preparation & Serving (3,069 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,668 | 3.1%), Healthcare Support (1,415 | 2.6%), Personal Care & Service (732 | 1.3%), and Security & Protection (728 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Odessa

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Odessa, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (89.0%), Security & Protection (83.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (79.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (85.5%), Healthcare Support (83.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (62.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Odessa
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support229 (16.2%)1,186 (83.8%)
Security & Protection604 (83.0%)124 (17.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention369 (79.5%)95 (20.5%)
Law Enforcement235 (89.0%)29 (11.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,156 (37.7%)1,913 (62.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance800 (48.0%)868 (52.0%)
Personal Care & Service106 (14.5%)626 (85.5%)
Total (Category)2,895 (38.0%)4,717 (62.0%)
Total (Overall)32,461 (59.8%)21,807 (40.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Odessa are Sales & Related (6,220 | 11.5%), and Office & Administration (5,954 | 11.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Odessa

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Odessa
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,132 (50.3%)3,088 (49.6%)
Office & Administration1,380 (23.2%)4,574 (76.8%)
Total (Category)4,512 (37.1%)7,662 (62.9%)
Total (Overall)32,461 (59.8%)21,807 (40.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Odessa are Construction & Extraction (4,893 | 9.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,055 | 5.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (7 | 0.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Odessa

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Odessa
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction4,745 (97.0%)148 (3.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,045 (99.7%)10 (0.3%)
Total (Category)7,797 (98.0%)158 (2.0%)
Total (Overall)32,461 (59.8%)21,807 (40.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Odessa are Transportation (4,578 | 8.4%), Production (3,368 | 6.2%), and Material Moving (2,539 | 4.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Odessa

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Odessa
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,149 (93.5%)219 (6.5%)
Transportation4,158 (90.8%)420 (9.2%)
Material Moving1,892 (74.5%)647 (25.5%)
Total (Category)9,199 (87.7%)1,286 (12.3%)
Total (Overall)32,461 (59.8%)21,807 (40.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Odessa

Employment Industries in Odessa

The major employment industries in Odessa include Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (6,886 | 12.7%), Retail Trade (6,412 | 11.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,437 | 10.0%), Educational Services (4,734 | 8.7%), and Construction (4,041 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Odessa

Employment Industries by Sex in Odessa

The Odessa industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Utilities (91.4%), and Construction (90.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.5%), Educational Services (68.5%), and Finance & Insurance (65.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Odessa
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting20 (64.5%)11 (35.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction5,994 (87.1%)892 (13.0%)
Construction3,655 (90.4%)386 (9.6%)
Manufacturing3,142 (78.8%)843 (21.1%)
Wholesale Trade1,550 (74.8%)522 (25.2%)
Retail Trade3,024 (47.2%)3,388 (52.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,488 (88.3%)464 (11.7%)
Utilities572 (91.4%)54 (8.6%)
Information427 (70.2%)181 (29.8%)
Finance & Insurance519 (35.0%)965 (65.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing712 (61.2%)451 (38.8%)
Professional & Scientific1,067 (56.3%)828 (43.7%)
Enterprise Management12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support1,286 (55.8%)1,017 (44.2%)
Educational Services1,490 (31.5%)3,244 (68.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,221 (22.5%)4,216 (77.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation257 (38.6%)409 (61.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,519 (40.8%)2,203 (59.2%)
Public Administration730 (55.9%)575 (44.1%)
Total32,461 (59.8%)21,807 (40.2%)

Education in Odessa

School Enrollment in Odessa

The most common levels of schooling among the 30,855 students in Odessa are high school (7,092 | 23.0%), elementary school (7,083 | 23.0%), and middle school (5,888 | 19.1%).
School Enrollment in Odessa
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,3237.5%
Kindergarten2,0466.6%
Elementary School7,08323.0%
Middle School5,88819.1%
High School7,09223.0%
College / Undergraduate5,34817.3%
Graduate / Professional1,0753.5%
Total30,855100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Odessa

Out of a total of 30,855 students who are enrolled in schools in Odessa, 3,116 (10.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 27,739 (89.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 598 (36.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4,908 (95.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Odessa
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,057 (63.9%)598 (36.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old8,389 (92.4%)687 (7.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds7,126 (93.2%)522 (6.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds4,908 (95.5%)229 (4.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,349 (85.9%)222 (14.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,389 (93.4%)170 (6.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,666 (84.3%)311 (15.7%)
35 Years and over858 (69.6%)374 (30.4%)
Total27,739 (89.9%)3,116 (10.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Odessa

Business (2,974 | 21.8%), education (1,792 | 13.2%), science & technology (1,700 | 12.5%), arts & humanities (1,205 | 8.8%), and social sciences (780 | 5.7%) are the most common fields of study among 13,613 individuals in Odessa who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Odessa
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3552.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6454.7%
Physical & Health Sciences5574.1%
Psychology6584.8%
Social Sciences7805.7%
Engineering6604.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies2922.1%
Science & Technology1,70012.5%
Business2,97421.8%
Education1,79213.2%
Literature & Languages5233.8%
Liberal Arts & History6835.0%
Visual & Performing Arts2581.9%
Communications5313.9%
Arts & Humanities1,2058.8%
Total13,613100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Odessa

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Odessa

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Odessa are males with 2 vehicles (13,998, accounting for 43.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (9,486, making up 67.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Odessa
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle950 (3.0%)664 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle7,325 (23.0%)4,358 (21.0%)
2 Vehicles13,998 (43.9%)9,486 (45.6%)
3 Vehicles6,195 (19.5%)4,087 (19.7%)
4 Vehicles2,131 (6.7%)1,475 (7.1%)
5 or more Vehicles1,260 (4.0%)714 (3.4%)
Total31,859 (100.0%)20,784 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Odessa

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Odessa are 15 to 19 minutes (10,304 commuters, 20.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (10,031 commuters, 19.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (9,106 commuters, 17.8%).
Commute Time in Odessa
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,2762.5%
5 to 9 Minutes6,30112.3%
10 to 14 Minutes10,03119.6%
15 to 19 Minutes10,30420.1%
20 to 24 Minutes9,10617.8%
25 to 29 Minutes1,4572.9%
30 to 34 Minutes6,12812.0%
35 to 39 Minutes4110.8%
40 to 44 Minutes5791.1%
45 to 59 Minutes1,7383.4%
60 to 89 Minutes1,7273.4%
90 or more Minutes2,1274.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Odessa

The most common commute times in Odessa are 15 to 19 minutes (6,193 commuters, 19.8%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (4,797 commuters, 24.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Odessa
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes674 (2.1%)602 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,259 (10.4%)3,042 (15.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,234 (16.7%)4,797 (24.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes6,193 (19.8%)4,111 (20.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes5,809 (18.5%)3,297 (16.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,023 (3.3%)434 (2.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,883 (12.4%)2,245 (11.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes264 (0.8%)147 (0.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes437 (1.4%)142 (0.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,198 (3.8%)540 (2.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,594 (5.1%)133 (0.7%)
90 or more Minutes1,754 (5.6%)373 (1.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Odessa

The most frequent times of departure to work in Odessa are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (4,910, 15.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (4,551, 22.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Odessa
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,286 (7.3%)374 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,719 (5.5%)202 (1.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,238 (7.1%)642 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,910 (15.7%)1,338 (6.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4,133 (13.2%)2,013 (10.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4,611 (14.7%)2,861 (14.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,327 (10.6%)4,551 (22.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,915 (9.3%)2,170 (10.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM610 (1.9%)1,159 (5.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,122 (3.6%)1,424 (7.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM571 (1.8%)785 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM119 (0.4%)208 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,027 (3.3%)987 (5.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,734 (5.5%)1,149 (5.8%)
Total31,322 (100.0%)19,863 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Odessa

Occupancy by Ownership in Odessa

Of the total 43,802 dwellings in Odessa, owner-occupied units account for 25,908 (59.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 17,894 (40.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Odessa
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units25,90859.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units17,89440.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units43,802100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Odessa

Occupancy by Household Size in Odessa
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household12,26428.0%
2-Person Household12,68429.0%
3-Person Household7,39316.9%
4+ Person Household11,46126.2%
Total Housing Units43,802100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Odessa

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Odessa
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household5,550 (45.3%)6,714 (54.7%)
2-Person Household8,276 (65.2%)4,408 (34.7%)
3-Person Household4,124 (55.8%)3,269 (44.2%)
4+ Person Household7,958 (69.4%)3,503 (30.6%)
Total Housing Units25,908 (59.2%)17,894 (40.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Odessa

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Odessa
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4,150 (52.8%)3,710 (47.2%)
High School Diploma6,859 (57.8%)4,999 (42.2%)
College/Associate Degree9,088 (58.2%)6,522 (41.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,811 (68.6%)2,663 (31.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Odessa

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Odessa
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years14,02132.0%
35 to 44 Years8,22218.8%
45 to 54 Years7,76717.7%
55 to 64 Years6,14714.0%
65 to 74 Years4,49510.3%
75 to 84 Years2,2225.1%
85 Years and Over9282.1%
Total43,802100.0%

Housing Finances in Odessa

Median Income by Occupancy in Odessa

Median Income by Occupancy in Odessa
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied25,908 (59.2%)$90,711
Renter-Occupied17,894 (40.8%)$49,864
Average43,802 (100.0%)$71,293

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Odessa

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Odessa
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000554 (2.1%)1,359 (7.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999420 (1.6%)228 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999654 (2.5%)1,223 (6.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999646 (2.5%)538 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999707 (2.7%)736 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,640 (6.3%)1,586 (8.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,240 (8.6%)3,300 (18.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,918 (15.1%)3,097 (17.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,591 (13.9%)2,295 (12.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,949 (23.0%)2,290 (12.8%)
$150,000 or more5,589 (21.6%)1,242 (6.9%)
Total25,908 (100.0%)17,894 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Odessa

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Odessa
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,576 (6.1%)498 (2.8%)
$300 to $4993,811 (14.7%)558 (3.1%)
$500 to $7994,708 (18.2%)1,289 (7.2%)
$800 to $9991,994 (7.7%)1,884 (10.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4994,820 (18.6%)8,045 (45.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,915 (15.1%)3,377 (18.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,996 (11.6%)1,006 (5.6%)
$2,500 to $2,999849 (3.3%)163 (0.9%)
$3,000 or more1,239 (4.8%)199 (1.1%)
Total25,908 (100.0%)17,894 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Odessa

Housing Structures in Odessa

Housing Structures in Odessa
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached28,68765.5%
Single Unit, Attached1,1482.6%
2 Unit Apartments5651.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,5983.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,2917.5%
10 or more Apartments6,89215.7%
Mobile Home / Other1,6213.7%
Total43,802100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Odessa

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Odessa
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached23,666 (82.5%)5,021 (17.5%)
Single Unit, Attached726 (63.2%)422 (36.8%)
2 Unit Apartments239 (42.3%)326 (57.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments39 (2.4%)1,559 (97.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments58 (1.8%)3,233 (98.2%)
10 or more Apartments65 (0.9%)6,827 (99.1%)
Mobile Home / Other1,115 (68.8%)506 (31.2%)
Total25,908 (59.2%)17,894 (40.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Odessa

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Odessa
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room106 (0.4%)1,333 (7.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms500 (1.9%)4,687 (26.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms10,523 (40.6%)8,880 (49.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms9,767 (37.7%)2,554 (14.3%)
8 or more Rooms5,012 (19.4%)440 (2.5%)
Total25,908 (100.0%)17,894 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Odessa

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Odessa
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas14,716 (56.8%)5,115 (28.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas114 (0.4%)208 (1.2%)
Electricity10,884 (42.0%)12,360 (69.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene8 (0.0%)12 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels169 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used17 (0.1%)199 (1.1%)
Total25,908 (100.0%)17,894 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Odessa

Household Vehicle Usage in Odessa
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle586 (2.3%)2,189 (12.2%)
1 Vehicle6,450 (24.9%)8,810 (49.2%)
2 Vehicles11,708 (45.2%)5,284 (29.5%)
3 or more Vehicles7,164 (27.7%)1,611 (9.0%)
Total25,908 (100.0%)17,894 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Odessa

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Odessa

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units11,71014,198
Median Property Value$148,700$220,800
Median Household Income$65,862$3,909
Monthly Housing Costs$530$1,142
Real Estate Taxes$1,832$381

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Odessa

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Odessa
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,409 (12.0%)194 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,300 (19.6%)1,190 (8.4%)
$100,000 to $299,9996,174 (52.7%)9,442 (66.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,461 (12.5%)2,649 (18.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999193 (1.7%)454 (3.2%)
$750,000 to $999,99983 (0.7%)181 (1.3%)
$1,000,000 or more90 (0.8%)88 (0.6%)
Total11,710 (100.0%)14,198 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Odessa

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Odessa
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000686 (5.9%)102 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,333 (11.4%)288 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,147 (9.8%)674 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,392 (11.9%)493 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,852 (15.8%)848 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,576 (13.5%)2,066 (14.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,044 (17.5%)2,015 (14.2%)
$150,000 or more1,680 (14.3%)3,905 (27.5%)
Total11,710 (100.0%)14,198 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Odessa

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Odessa
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x5,121 (43.7%)106,635 (751.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,069 (17.7%)6,540 (46.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,069 (9.1%)3,951 (27.8%)
4.0x or more3,290 (28.1%)1,284 (9.0%)
Total11,710 (100.0%)14,198 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Odessa

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Odessa
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,147 (18.3%)30 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,4992,435 (20.8%)564 (4.0%)
$800 to $1,4996,509 (55.6%)1,387 (9.8%)
Total11,710 (100.0%)14,198 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Odessa

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Odessa

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Odessa
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years10,809 (89.4%)1,286 (10.6%)
6 to 18 Years18,335 (82.0%)4,032 (18.0%)
19 to 25 Years9,159 (74.7%)3,106 (25.3%)
26 to 34 Years13,658 (76.2%)4,267 (23.8%)
35 to 44 Years11,400 (76.5%)3,506 (23.5%)
45 to 54 Years9,432 (80.0%)2,350 (20.0%)
55 to 64 Years8,237 (82.8%)1,713 (17.2%)
65 to 74 Years6,688 (98.2%)122 (1.8%)
75 Years and older3,997 (98.9%)46 (1.1%)
Total91,715 (81.8%)20,428 (18.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Odessa

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Odessa
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born10,809 (89.4%)1,286 (10.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen18,335 (82.0%)4,032 (18.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen9,159 (74.7%)3,106 (25.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Odessa

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Odessa
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0009,447 (71.7%)3,734 (28.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99915,070 (76.7%)4,585 (23.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99913,235 (80.1%)3,278 (19.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,001 (83.1%)2,639 (16.9%)
$100,000 and over40,402 (86.9%)6,081 (13.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Odessa

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Odessa
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,712 (39.0%)6,945 (57.4%)
6 to 18 Years5,441 (24.3%)13,798 (61.7%)
19 to 25 Years1,657 (13.5%)8,000 (65.2%)
25 to 34 Years1,516 (8.5%)12,727 (71.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,253 (8.4%)10,652 (71.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,103 (9.4%)8,790 (74.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,163 (11.7%)7,346 (73.8%)
65 to 74 Years6,173 (90.6%)3,684 (54.1%)
75 Years and over3,935 (97.3%)2,188 (54.1%)
Total26,953 (24.0%)74,130 (66.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Odessa

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Odessa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years70 (1.3%)41 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years1,098 (9.6%)584 (5.0%)
18 to 34 Years644 (3.9%)635 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,893 (10.1%)1,979 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,203 (37.3%)1,012 (28.2%)
75 Years and over857 (63.7%)1,638 (60.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Odessa

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Odessa: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years70 (1.3%)14 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years113 (1.0%)212 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years79 (0.5%)48 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years709 (3.8%)375 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years500 (15.5%)273 (7.6%)
75 Years and over500 (37.1%)660 (24.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Odessa: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62 (1.2%)27 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years73 (0.6%)122 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years101 (0.6%)144 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years394 (2.1%)414 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years161 (5.0%)221 (6.2%)
75 Years and over354 (26.3%)431 (16.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Odessa: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years933 (8.2%)287 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years428 (2.6%)239 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years487 (2.6%)786 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years247 (7.7%)239 (6.7%)
75 Years and over170 (12.6%)479 (17.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Odessa: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years78 (0.7%)70 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years166 (1.0%)84 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years827 (4.4%)1,096 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years661 (20.5%)778 (21.7%)
75 Years and over463 (34.4%)1,155 (42.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Odessa: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years60 (0.5%)25 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years35 (0.2%)56 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years150 (0.8%)630 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years78 (2.4%)209 (5.8%)
75 Years and over140 (10.4%)504 (18.7%)

Technology Access in Odessa

Computing Device Access in Odessa

Computing Device Access in Odessa
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop30,19368.9%
Smartphone39,43190.0%
Tablet25,71958.7%
No Computing Device2,5825.9%
Total43,802100.0%

Internet Access in Odessa

Internet Access in Odessa
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home30,66170.0%
Cellular Data Only4,53010.3%
Satellite Internet3,5828.2%
No Internet5,99913.7%
Total43,802100.0%

Odessa Summary

Odessa, Texas is a city located in Ector County, Texas, United States. It is the county seat of Ector County and is located in the Permian Basin region of West Texas. The city is located approximately 30 miles (48 km) west of Midland, Texas, and is a part of the Midland-Odessa metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, Odessa had a population of 99,940, making it the 29th-most populous city in Texas.

History

Odessa was founded in 1881 as a water stop and cattle-shipping point on the Texas and Pacific Railway. The city was named after Odessa, Ukraine, because of the local shortgrass prairie's resemblance to Ukraine's steppe landscape. It was incorporated as a city in 1927, after oil was discovered in the area.
The first oil well, Santa Rita No. 1, was drilled in May 1923, and the first producing oil well, the Mabee No. 1, was drilled in August 1923. The city quickly became a major oil-producing center and the population grew rapidly. By 1930, the population had grown to 10,000 people.

Geography

Odessa is located in the Permian Basin region of West Texas, approximately 30 miles (48 km) west of Midland, Texas. The city is situated in the middle of the Permian Basin, a large sedimentary basin that covers an area of approximately 250,000 square miles (650,000 km2). The city is located at the intersection of Interstate 20 and State Highway 191.
The city has a total area of 44.2 square miles (114.5 km2), of which 44.1 square miles (114.4 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water. The city is located in the Chihuahuan Desert and has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and mild winters.

Economy

Odessa is a major economic center for the Permian Basin region of West Texas. The city is home to a variety of industries, including oil and gas production, manufacturing, and transportation.
The city is home to several major oil and gas companies, including Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Halliburton. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Schlumberger, Weatherford International, and Baker Hughes.
The city is also home to several transportation companies, including Union Pacific Railroad, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, and Odessa Transportation.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 99,940 people, 33,913 households, and 24,868 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,269.2 people per square mile (876.3/km2). There were 37,913 housing units at an average density of 858.2 per square mile (331.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 75.2% White, 5.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 16.2% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,813, and the median income for a family was $45,919. Males had a median income of $37,813 versus $25,988 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,845. About 14.2% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Odessa?
Total Population of Odessa is 113,353.
What is the Total Male Population of Odessa?
Total Male Population of Odessa is 57,438.
What is the Total Female Population of Odessa?
Total Female Population of Odessa is 55,915.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Odessa?
There are 102.72 Males per 100 Females in Odessa.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Odessa?
There are 97.35 Females per 100 Males in Odessa.
What is the Median Population Age in Odessa?
Median Population Age in Odessa is 30.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Odessa
Average Family Size in Odessa is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Odessa
Average Household Size in Odessa is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Odessa?
Per Capita income in Odessa is $34,949.
What is the Median Family Income in Odessa?
Median Family Income in Odessa is $86,796.
What is the Median Household income in Odessa?
Median Household Income in Odessa is $71,293.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Odessa?
Income or Wage Gap in Odessa is 39.0%.
Women in Odessa earn 61.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Odessa?
Family Income Deficit in Odessa is $13,261.
Families that are below poverty line in Odessa earn $13,261 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Odessa?
Inequality or Gini Index in Odessa is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Odessa?
There are 57,812 People in the Labor Forcein in Odessa.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Odessa?
69.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Odessa.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Odessa?
Unemployment Rate in Odessa is 6.1%.