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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Odessa

Texas · 17,799 residents · 62.14 sq mi
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West Odessa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,277. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $31,600. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,799
+7%since 1990
from 16,574 in 1990
1990 – 2024
286 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 267 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.5
+5%since 1990
from 29.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K20K25K30K35K1990201020202024West Odessa
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,277
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,054 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,907
+40%since 1990
from $8,475 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.9%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 24.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,600
−45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$380
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $333 in 1990
US average: $602
85.8%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 83.8% in 1990
14.2% rent
1.0
−46%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(13,310)
Black0.8%(127)
Hispanic / Latino31.9%(5,294)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score68.8%(11,401)
2000
White, non-Hispanic50%(8,892)
Black0.6%(109)
Hispanic / Latino48%(8,552)
Asian0.1%(16)
Diversity Score63.4%(11,277)
63
−8%since 1990
from 69 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−34%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Odessa, Texas?

West Odessa, Texas has about 17,799 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in West Odessa, Texas?

The typical household in West Odessa, Texas earns about $31,277 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Odessa, Texas expensive?

In West Odessa, Texas, the median home is worth about $31,600, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in West Odessa, Texas?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in West Odessa, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Odessa, Texas?

About 19.9% of people in West Odessa, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Odessa, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, West Odessa, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,225 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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