As of 2025 the population of Odessa is 124,392. The population is expected to grow to 127,495 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.49%.
The median age of Odessa residents is 34.
The diversity index of Odessa is 83.3, 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 $93,859 and projected to be $101,563 in 2030. Per capita income is $34,126, projected to be $37,139 in 2030. 2.56% of households – 3,186 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $691,246 and the average disposable income is $74,974.
There are 52,150 housing units in Odessa; 29,796 are owner-occupied, 15,293 are rented, and 7,061 are vacant. The average home value is $279,045, with 8,257 homes built in 2010 or later, and 485 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 4,324 businesses in Odessa, employing 59,474 workers and pulling from a labor force of 53,652 age 16 and above. 13,428 workers commute into Odessa from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
39,981 residents both live and work in/around Odessa. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 3.72% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.39% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 44,603 drive alone, 5,852 carpool, and 120 take public transportation. 1,285 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,773 residents work from home.
25,236 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 8,869 have associates degrees, 11,191 have bachelor’s degrees, and 5,503 hold a graduate or professional degree.
