Odessa, TX

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Odessa

Neighborhood

Ector, TX

San Miguel Square / Chimney Hollow

New Haven / Windsor Heights

Leverett / Rose Terrace

Cresent Park / Royalty Heights

Garden Crest / Permian Plaza

Fleetwood / Scottsdale

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Odessa

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.1%

Households with Children

39.5%

School Enrollment K-12

15,834

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.8%
School Age (5-17): 20.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 27.6%
Working Age (35-54): 25.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 7.9%
Seniors (65+): 10.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 18.4%
High School / GED: 31.2%
Some College or Associate's: 31.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 24.3%
Single Parents: 15.3%
Couples & Adults: 26.1%
Living Alone: 34.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 62.7%
Asian: 1.6%
Black or African American: 5.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 89.0%
Puerto Rican: 1.2%
Cuban: 4.0%
Dominican: 0.1%
Central American: 0.8%
South American: 1.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 32.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 67.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 57.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 2.5%
Caribbean: 2.0%
Other Black: 38.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 65.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 17.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 9.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 55.8%
Spanish: 41.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.2%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.4%
Elementary (1-4): 6.9%
Middle School (5-8): 5.7%
High School (9-12): 6.3%
College / Graduate: 5.9%
Not Enrolled: 70.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources