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
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Odessa covers 52.0 sq mi of land at 2192 people per square mile.
About Odessa, TX
Remote work is unusually rare in Odessa: 3.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. With 114,080 residents, Odessa is a city in Texas. It ranks #35 among cities in Texas by population.
Median household income is $73,030, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.6%, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $208,000, with typical rent around $1,322.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 3.1% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 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%.
119,748
Population (2024)
99,817
Population (2010)
123,334
Peak (2019)
1.35%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 99,817 |
| 2011 | 102,009 |
| 2012 | 105,908 |
| 2013 | 110,158 |
| 2014 | 114,430 |
| 2015 | 118,421 |
| 2016 | 117,159 |
| 2017 | 116,418 |
| 2018 | 120,037 |
| 2019 | 123,334 |
| 2020 | 114,934 |
| 2021 | 112,210 |
| 2022 | 113,304 |
| 2023 | 116,402 |
| 2024 | 119,748 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 20.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 12.5% |
| Retail Trade | 9.0% |
| Construction | 7.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.6% |
| Information | 5.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.8% |
| Public Administration | 2.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
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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).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.