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Odessa

Delaware · 364 residents · 0.507 sq mi
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Odessa is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,107. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $285,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
364
+27%since 2000
from 286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
718 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2223374525666811990201020202024Odessa
2024409
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,107
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,269 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,391
+21%since 2000
from $27,662 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,000
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+65%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(266)
Black5.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(43)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(317)
Black6.9%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(7)
Asian1.1%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.5%(86)
Diversity Score
24
+57%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+22%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Odessa, Delaware?

Odessa, Delaware has about 364 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Odessa, Delaware?

The typical household in Odessa, Delaware earns about $64,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Odessa, Delaware expensive?

In Odessa, Delaware, the median home is worth about $285,000.

How educated are people in Odessa, Delaware?

About 33.0% of adults age 25 and over in Odessa, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Odessa, Delaware?

About 0.0% of people in Odessa, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Odessa, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Odessa, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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