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Population Review

West Odessa, Texas Population 2026

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

The population of West Odessa, Texas is 31,985 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 113th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $65,782, the median home value is $134,100, and the median age is 33.4.

31,985

Population

515

People / sq mi

$65,782

Median Income

$134,100

Median Home Value

West Odessa covers 62.1 sq mi of land at 515 people per square mile.

About West Odessa, TX

West Odessa is a city in Texas with a population of 31,985. It ranks #113 among cities in Texas by population. The median age is 33.4, younger than the national median. The population is 53.6% male and 46.4% female.

The median household income in West Odessa is $65,782, below the US median of $74,580. 10.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $134,100, with monthly rent averaging $974. The homeownership rate of 75.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in West Odessa reflects 16.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 36.0 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White56.2%
Black or African American1.8%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$65,782

Median Household Income

$33,455

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$134,100

Median Home Value

$974

Median Rent

75.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

69.5%

High School+

16.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

85.5%

Public Transit

3.8%

Work From Home

36.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

15.5%

Foreign Born

41.4%

Non-English at Home

3.8%

Veterans

9.6%

With Disability

70.0%

Health Insurance

94.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Agriculture & Mining19.0%
Professional, Scientific & Management15.3%
Retail Trade12.1%
Construction12.0%
Manufacturing7.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate7.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.8%
Public Administration2.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services2.5%
Information2.3%
Transportation & Warehousing0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

West Odessa, Texas has a population of 31,985 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 113th-largest city in Texas.

The median household income in West Odessa, Texas is $65,782, with 10.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in West Odessa, Texas is $134,100, with median monthly rent at $974 and a homeownership rate of 75.5%.

The median age in West Odessa, Texas is 33.4 years. The population is 53.6% male and 46.4% female.

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

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