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Odessa

New York · 517 residents · 1.137 sq mi
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Odessa is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,438. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 100 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,000. With a median age of 45.0, 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 45.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
517
−16%since 2000
from 617 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
455 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+21%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4095667248811K1990201020202024Odessa
2024508
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,438
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,169
+83%since 2000
from $18,639 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+10%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(595)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(477)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(8)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other1.1%(6)
Diversity Score8.3%(43)
Diversity Score
8
+47%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Odessa, New York?

Odessa, New York has about 517 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Odessa, New York?

The typical household in Odessa, New York earns about $73,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Odessa, New York expensive?

In Odessa, New York, the median home is worth about $136,000, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Odessa, New York?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Odessa, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Odessa, New York?

About 7.4% of people in Odessa, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Odessa, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Odessa, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 469 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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