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O'Donnell

Population Demographics

As of 2025 the population of O'Donnell is 696. The population is expected to shrink to 692 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.12%.

The median age of O'Donnell residents is 41.

The diversity index of O'Donnell is 71.7, meaning that there is a 72% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in O'Donnell is $94,380 and projected to be $105,907 in 2030. Per capita income is $39,596, projected to be $45,608 in 2030. 3.16% of households – 22 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,034,569 and the average disposable income is $75,475.

There are 357 housing units in O'Donnell; 222 are owner-occupied, 70 are rented, and 65 are vacant. The average home value is $158,468, with 0 homes built in 2010 or later, and 42 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 34 businesses in O'Donnell, employing 183 workers and pulling from a labor force of 271 age 16 and above. 144 workers commute into O'Donnell from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

127 residents both live and work in/around O'Donnell. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 68.5% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.15% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 199 drive alone, 60 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 12 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 0 residents work from home.

130 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 33 have associates degrees, 30 have bachelor’s degrees, and 38 hold a graduate or professional degree.