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West Odessa

Texas · 33,340 residents · 62.14 sq mi
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West Odessa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,438. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $101,500. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,340
+87%since 2000
from 17,799 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
537 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.9
+1%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K20K25K30K35K1990201020202024West Odessa
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,438
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,277 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,635
+140%since 2000
from $11,907 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing21.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,500
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$904
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+61%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50%(8,892)
Black0.6%(109)
Hispanic / Latino48%(8,552)
Asian0.1%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(11,277)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.4%(7,794)
Black0.9%(287)
Hispanic / Latino73.8%(24,602)
Asian0.1%(43)
Other1%(342)
Diversity Score48.8%(16,285)
Diversity Score
49
−23%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+152%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.7%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
22.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.7%
−33.4 ptssince 2013
from 62.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Odessa, Texas?

West Odessa, Texas has about 33,340 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Odessa, Texas earns about $62,438 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 $101,500, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in West Odessa, Texas?

About 15.4% 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 12.4% 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 16,766 residents, a change of about 101 percent over that period.

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

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