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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

115,322

Median Agei

31.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

62.7%72,314

White

27.5%31,760

Black

5.8%6,644

Two or More

1.9%2,200

Asian

1.6%1,818

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%213

Other

0.2%205

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%168

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.7%4,027

High School Diploma

25.5%17,900

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%5,830

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%10,126

Associate's Degree

8.7%6,108

Bachelor's Degree

12.8%8,989

Master's Degree

4.2%2,916

Professional Degree

1.2%809

Doctorate

0.9%609

HS or Higher

81.6%

BA or Higher

19%

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$223,100

Median Renti

$1,315

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.8%27,891

Renter-Occupied

40.2%18,769

Total Units

49,871

Homeownership

59.8%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.5%1,541

$50K–$100K

10.6%2,944

$100K–$150K

12%3,349

$150K–$200K

13.4%3,738

$200K–$300K

33.1%9,240

$300K–$500K

21.1%5,872

$500K–$1M

3.4%941

$1M+

1%266

Rent Distribution

Under $500

852

$500–$750

892

$750–$1,000

2,812

$1,000–$1,250

3,238

$1,250–$1,500

4,369

$1,500–$2,000

4,132

$2,000+

1,565

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%1,619

2010–2019

18%8,984

2000–2009

9.4%4,676

1990–1999

6.8%3,412

1980–1989

12%5,964

1970–1979

14.4%7,163

1960–1969

9.5%4,755

1950–1959

21.2%10,581

1940–1949

4.7%2,333

1939 or earlier

0.8%384

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.8%25,104

Utility Gas

44.4%20,706

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%391

Solar

0.5%242

No Fuel

0.3%159

Other

0.1%58

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,472

Mean Household Incomei

$95,761

Per Capita Incomei

$38,171

Poverty Ratei

15.9%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

59,493

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.8%3,184

$10K–$15K

4%1,860

$15K–$20K

2.3%1,057

$20K–$25K

4%1,882

$25K–$30K

2.5%1,178

$30K–$35K

3.4%1,581

$35K–$40K

3.4%1,607

$40K–$45K

4.9%2,297

$45K–$50K

4.1%1,927

$50K–$60K

7%3,272

$60K–$75K

8.3%3,859

$75K–$100K

12%5,609

$100K–$125K

13%6,043

$125K–$150K

7.3%3,424

$150K–$200K

8.8%4,121

$200K+

8.1%3,759

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

1,884

Residentsi

3,671

Avg. Tenant Renti

$363/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing73 homes97% occupied$358/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers118 homes85% occupied$452/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8502 homes92% occupied$340/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC100 homes94% occupied$375/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,472/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

77.6%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

19.9%

Low income$37K–$59K/yr

2.5%

Who Receives This Housing

80.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

80.3% of subsidized households are minority

15.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

17,94515.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

11,435

Philippines

455

India

261

Canada

236

Korea

159

United Kingdom

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

54,803

Avg. Commutei

22.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,794(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.7%Insured

18.3%Uninsured