As of 2026 the population of Odessa is 122,932. The population is expected to grow to 126,806 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.62%.
The median age of Odessa residents is 34.
The diversity index of Odessa is 83.4, meaning that there is a 83% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Odessa is $106,629 and projected to be $118,693 in 2031. Per capita income is $39,814, projected to be $44,829 in 2031. 4.11% of households – 5,058 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $866,601 and the average disposable income is $83,967.
There are 52,591 housing units in Odessa; 29,546 are owner-occupied, 15,785 are rented, and 7,260 are vacant. The average home value is $287,587, with 10,603 homes built in 2010 or later, and 384 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 4,318 businesses in Odessa, employing 57,483 workers and pulling from a labor force of 54,803 age 16 and above. 13,866 workers commute into Odessa from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
40,586 residents both live and work in/around Odessa. The average travel time is 22.4 minutes. 3.58% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.66% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 45,737 drive alone, 5,876 carpool, and 127 take public transportation. 1,202 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,839 residents work from home.
25,921 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 7,698 have associates degrees, 11,749 have bachelor’s degrees, and 5,948 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
