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Odessa

Florida · 8,080 residents · 5.364 sq mi
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Odessa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,352. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,907 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $332,100. Households here earn about 62% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 133%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,080
+155%since 2000
from 3,173 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,506 / sq mi
+155%since 2000
from 592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+3%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3K4K6K7K9K2000201020202024Odessa
20248K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,352
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,864 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,039
+95%since 2000
from $21,548 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$332,100
+133%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,237
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+72%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(2,855)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(216)
Asian0.7%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score19%(604)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(5,473)
Black4.2%(336)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(1,383)
Asian5%(405)
Other1.7%(141)
Diversity Score57.9%(4,674)
Diversity Score
58
+204%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.5%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
13.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Odessa, Florida?

Odessa, Florida has about 8,080 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Odessa, Florida?

The typical household in Odessa, Florida earns about $93,352 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Odessa, Florida expensive?

In Odessa, Florida, the median home is worth about $332,100, and the typical rent is about $1,237 a month.

How educated are people in Odessa, Florida?

About 42.5% of adults age 25 and over in Odessa, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Odessa, Florida?

About 7.1% of people in Odessa, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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