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.

Odem, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,102

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

84.2%1,770

White

14.9%314

Black

0.9%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%112

High School Diploma

37.7%539

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%107

Some College (1+ yr)

14%201

Associate's Degree

9.8%140

Bachelor's Degree

12.5%179

Master's Degree

2.9%42

HS or Higher

92.2%

BA or Higher

15.4%

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$89,400

Median Renti

$780

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71%539

Renter-Occupied

29%220

Total Units

828

Homeownership

71%

Vacancy Rate

8.3%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%14

2010–2019

9.4%78

2000–2009

15.5%128

1990–1999

13.4%111

1980–1989

0.8%7

1970–1979

22.7%188

1960–1969

17.5%145

1950–1959

10.3%85

1940–1949

3.4%28

1939 or earlier

5.3%44

Heating Fuel

Electricity

82.5%626

Utility Gas

17.5%133

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,267

Mean Household Incomei

$76,625

Per Capita Incomei

$28,945

Poverty Ratei

11.5%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

1,033

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

$514/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

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

Project Based Section 826 homes91% occupied$514/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $69,267/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

50%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

31%

Low income$35K–$55K/yr

19%

Who Receives This Housing

69% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

85% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

54% 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

331.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

972

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

96(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.2%Insured

19.8%Uninsured