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Population Review

Odessa, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Odessa, Texas is 114,080 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 35th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $73,030, the median home value is $208,000, and the median age is 31.0.

The population has grown 20.0% since 2010 (99,817 → 119,748).

114,080

Population

2192

People / sq mi

$73,030

Median Income

$208,000

Median Home Value

Odessa covers 52.0 sq mi of land at 2192 people per square mile.

About Odessa, TX

Odessa is a city in Texas with a population of 114,080. It ranks #35 among cities in Texas by population. The median age is 31.0, younger than the national median. The population is 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

The median household income in Odessa is $73,030, near the US median of $74,580. 11.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $208,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,322. The homeownership rate of 59.2% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Odessa reflects 18.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.2 minutes each way.

Odessa city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Odessa city had a population of 99,817 in 2010 and 119,748 in 2024, a 20.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 123,334 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 1.35%.

2019 · 123K20102024

119,748

Population (2024)

99,817

Population (2010)

123,334

Peak (2019)

1.35%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201099,817
2011102,009
2012105,908
2013110,158
2014114,430
2015118,421
2016117,159
2017116,418
2018120,037
2019123,334
2020114,934
2021112,210
2022113,304
2023116,402
2024119,748

Race & Ethnicity

White51.9%
Black or African American6.8%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$73,030

Median Household Income

$35,655

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$208,000

Median Home Value

$1,322

Median Rent

59.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

81.6%

High School+

18.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

83.2%

Public Transit

3.1%

Work From Home

22.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

17.4%

Foreign Born

57.2%

Non-English at Home

4.9%

Veterans

10.2%

With Disability

82.2%

Health Insurance

95.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.1%
Agriculture & Mining12.5%
Retail Trade9.0%
Construction7.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.5%
Manufacturing7.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate6.6%
Information5.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.8%
Public Administration2.3%
Transportation & Warehousing1.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Odessa, Texas has a population of 114,080 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 35th-largest city in Texas.

The median household income in Odessa, Texas is $73,030, with 11.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Odessa, Texas is $208,000, with median monthly rent at $1,322 and a homeownership rate of 59.2%.

The median age in Odessa, Texas is 31.0 years. The population is 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

The population has grown 20.0% since 2010 (99,817 → 119,748).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.