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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Odessa Metro

Odessa, TX · 1 counties · 121,123 residents · 897.884 sq mi
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Odessa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,152. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

121,123
+2%since 1990
from 118,934 in 1990
1990 – 2025
135 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 132 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.0
+5%since 1990
from 30.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
114K128K142K156K170K1990201020202024Odessa
2024165K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,152
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,801 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,031
+38%since 1990
from $10,897 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.7%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,800
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314 in 1990
US average: $602
68.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
31.4% rent
1.4
−25%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77%(91,540)
Black4.8%(5,670)
Hispanic / Latino31.3%(37,272)
Asian0.3%(324)
Diversity Score72.4%(86,161)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(62,168)
Black4.4%(5,370)
Hispanic / Latino42.4%(51,306)
Asian0.6%(744)
Diversity Score68%(82,309)
68
−6%since 1990
from 72 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−28%since 1990
from 16.5 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 Odessa, TX?

Odessa, TX has about 121,123 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Odessa, TX?

The typical household in Odessa, TX earns about $31,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Odessa, TX expensive?

In Odessa, TX, the median home is worth about $42,800, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Odessa, TX?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Odessa, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Odessa, TX?

About 18.7% of people in Odessa, TX live below the federal poverty line.

Has Odessa, TX grown since 1990?

Yes, Odessa, TX has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,189 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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