CITY · 2020 ACS
Odessa
Nebraska · 132 residents · 1.824 sq mi
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Part of the Kearney micropolitan area
The short version
The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,000. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.
At a glance
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024138
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 40.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36%
Information12%
Other services12%
Public administration12%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
$80,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $101,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(114)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(7)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.2%(23)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
93.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 94.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Odessa, Nebraska?
Odessa, Nebraska has about 132 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
Is Odessa, Nebraska expensive?
In Odessa, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $80,000.
How educated are people in Odessa, Nebraska?
About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Odessa, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Odessa, Nebraska?
About 1.8% of people in Odessa, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.
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