Census ACS · #273 MSA
Odessa Metro Area
The Odessa, Tx Metropolitan Statistical Area has 163,206 residents. The median household income is $71,031 and the median home value is $190,500.
163,206
Population
182
People / sq mi
$71,031
Median Income
$190,500
Median Home Value
The Odessa CBSA covers 898 sq mi of land at 181.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
Economy & Income
$71,031
Median Household Income
$34,459
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Odessa metro's price level is 93.9 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 6.1% lower the US average. The local median income of $71,031 has the buying power of $75,649 in average-priced US metros.
93.9
Price Level (US = 100)
$75,649
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$71,031
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$190,500
Median Home Value
$1,284
Median Rent
64.4%
Homeownership
Education
77.6%
High School+
16.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
3.6%
Work From Home
25.3 min
Avg Commute
17.0%
Foreign Born
Odessa spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Odessa, Tx Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 163,206 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #273 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Odessa metro area is $71,031, with a per capita income of $34,459.
The Odessa, Tx CBSA spans the state of Texas.
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Data for the Odessa, Tx CBSA (36220) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.