Odessa, TX — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 114,080 · Texas · Updated May 2026
Population
114,080
Median Income
$73,030
Home Price
$253,423
Unemployment
5.5%
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Bachelor's+
18.3%
Full Demographics — Odessa, TX
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Odessa, TX | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 114,080 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 31.0 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 14.5% | 13.8% | |
| White | 51.9% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 6.8% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 61.2% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Odessa, TX | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $73,030 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,655 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $63,758 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.3% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Odessa, TX | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $253,423 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.2% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Odessa, TX | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 442 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 2339 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Odessa, TX | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 39.4% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 12.9% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 18.0% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 25.4% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 18.1% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 14.0% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Odessa, TX | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 65.6°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 13.5 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Odessa, TX | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 9.2 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 55.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Odessa, TX | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 23.7 min | 27.0 min |
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About Odessa, TX
Odessa is a city in Texas, United States. With a population of 114,080, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Odessa shows stronger commute time (24 min average commute vs 27 min average commute US avg). However, the city has a higher educational attainment at 18.3% bachelor's degree, compared to the US average of 35.8% bachelor's degree. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.