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Odessa

Delaware · 366 residents · 0.507 sq mi
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Odessa is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,875. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $278,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
366
+28%since 2000
from 286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
722 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+10%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2223374525666811990201020202024Odessa
2024409
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,875
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,269 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,359
+21%since 2000
from $27,662 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,196
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
20.7% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(287)
Black9.8%(36)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(20)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.2%(132)
Diversity Score
36
+142%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+24%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.7%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Odessa, Delaware?

Odessa, Delaware has about 366 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Odessa, Delaware?

The typical household in Odessa, Delaware earns about $76,875 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 $278,000, and the typical rent is about $1,196 a month.

How educated are people in Odessa, Delaware?

About 37.0% 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 7.7% 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 55 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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