Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Odessa, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,620

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.4%5,308

Two or More

3.3%187

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.2%65

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%33

Black

0.5%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%174

High School Diploma

27.4%1,020

Some College (<1 yr)

10.7%398

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%482

Associate's Degree

6.9%259

Bachelor's Degree

18.7%697

Master's Degree

10.2%382

Professional Degree

2.2%83

Doctorate

0%1

HS or Higher

93.8%

BA or Higher

31.2%

Graduate+

12.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$238,200

Median Renti

$1,063

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.8%1,624

Renter-Occupied

27.2%607

Total Units

2,370

Homeownership

72.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%64

$50K–$100K

2.6%42

$100K–$150K

5.2%85

$150K–$200K

22.5%366

$200K–$300K

47.7%774

$300K–$500K

12.1%196

$500K–$1M

6%97

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

165

$1,000–$1,250

220

$1,250–$1,500

132

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%46

2010–2019

9.2%219

2000–2009

25.2%598

1990–1999

15.9%376

1980–1989

7.1%168

1970–1979

13.2%313

1960–1969

6.9%164

1950–1959

9.3%221

1940–1949

1.1%26

1939 or earlier

10.1%239

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.5%1,818

Electricity

15.6%349

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%48

No Fuel

0.7%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$100,022

Mean Household Incomei

$101,770

Per Capita Incomei

$39,629

Poverty Ratei

6.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,935

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%87

$10K–$15K

0.4%8

$15K–$20K

1.7%38

$20K–$25K

3.6%80

$25K–$30K

4%89

$30K–$35K

3.4%75

$35K–$40K

1.7%39

$40K–$45K

2.5%55

$45K–$50K

3%68

$50K–$60K

7.4%165

$60K–$75K

8.3%186

$75K–$100K

10%224

$100K–$125K

25%557

$125K–$150K

4%90

$150K–$200K

8.4%188

$200K+

12.6%282

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$473/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

24 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers30 homes52% occupied$473/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $100,022/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

87%

Very low income$30K–$50K/yr

13%

Who Receives This Housing

87% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

27% of subsidized households are minority

44% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

532(12.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97%Insured

3%Uninsured