Demographics & People — Odessa, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 114,080 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~118,300 |
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| Median Age | 31.1 |
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| Total Households | 44,987 |
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| Family Households | 28,936 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59,195 |
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| Black or African American | 7,705 |
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| Asian | 2,137 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 69,799 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 74,189 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 70,262 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 65,217 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 21,567 |
| German | 5,541 |
| English | 5,031 |
| American | 4,462 |
| Irish | 4,204 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,233 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 1,608 |
Language
| English Only | 59,354 |
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| Spanish | 41,351 |
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| Population 5+ | 103,834 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,815 |
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| Population 18+ | 79,993 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Odessa, Texas.
