Odessa, FL

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2023 Population
8,170
8.38% 1-year growth
US Senator
Rick Scott
Republican Party
US Senator
Ashley Moody
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
39.2
0.759% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
4.17%
6.64% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$116,870
4.11% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$503,400
12.4% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
4,065
9.42% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Odessa, FL had a population of 8.17k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $116,870. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Odessa, FL grew from 7,538 to 8,170, a 8.38% increase and its median household income grew from $112,258 to $116,870, a 4.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Odessa, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (14%), White (Hispanic) (7.05%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.49%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.33%).

None of the households in Odessa, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.3% of the residents in Odessa, FL are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Odessa, FL was $503,400, and the homeownership rate was 71.9%.

Most people in Odessa, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Odessa, FL was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Odessa, FL is home to a population of 8.17k people, from which 92.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 14.6% of Odessa, FL residents were born outside of the country (1.19k people).

In 2023, there were 4.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.99k people) in Odessa, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.14k Two+ (Hispanic) and 576 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

92.3%
2023 Citizenship
92.5%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 92.3% of Odessa, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Odessa, FL was 92.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Odessa, FL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    4.99k ± 766
  2. Two+ (Hispanic)
    1.14k ± 513
  3. White (Hispanic)
    576 ± 435
24.3%
Hispanic Population
1.99k people

In 2023, there were 4.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.99k people) in Odessa, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.14k Two+ (Hispanic) and 576 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

24.3% of the people in Odessa, FL are hispanic (1.99k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Odessa, FL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Cuba
    1,003,261 ± 24,014 people
  2. Haiti
    344,713 ± 14,299 people
  3. Colombia
    299,067 ± 13,333 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,003,261 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 344,713 and Colombia with 299,067.

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Foreign-Born Population

14.6%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.19k people
14.8%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.11k people

As of 2023, 14.6% of Odessa, FL residents (1.19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Odessa, FL was 14.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    138 ± 122
  2. Vietnam
    134 ± 110
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    111 ± 86

Odessa, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Odessa, FL employs 4.07k people. The largest industries in Odessa, FL are Construction (634 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (583 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (510 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($120,608), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($120,524), and Information ($115,625).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,054. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

4.07k
2023 Value
± 565
9.42%
1 Year growth
± 18%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Odessa, FL grew at a rate of 9.42%, from 3.72k employees to 4.07k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Odessa, FL, are Management Occupations (984 people), Sales & Related Occupations (453 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (360 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Odessa, FL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

4.07k
2023 Value
± 565
9.42%
1 Year growth
± 18%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Odessa, FL grew at a rate of 9.42%, from 3.72k employees to 4.07k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Odessa, FL, are Construction (634 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (583 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (510 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Odessa, FL, though some of these residents may live in Odessa, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$84,905
Median earning men ± $15,700
$45,545
Median earning women ± $8,687

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($120,946), Information ($115,625), and Manufacturing ($112,691).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($178,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,800), and Construction ($58,583).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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4.23%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott
Senator from Florida1
Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.
Ashley Moody
Senator from Florida2
Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.97M), Some college (3.58M), and Bachelors Degree (3.32M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Odessa, FL was $503,400 in 2023, which is 1.66 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $448,000 to $503,400, a 12.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Odessa, FL is 71.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Odessa, FL have an average commute time of 33.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Odessa, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$503,400
Median Property Value 2023
±$53,458
$2,045
Median Property Taxes
±$345

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Rent vs Own

71.9%
Homeownership
2023
60%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 71.9% of the housing units in Odessa, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.4%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 316.02
  2. Census Tract 316.05

The following map shows all of the places in Odessa, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$116,870
Median Household Income
± $12,990
2.85k
Number of Households
± 468

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.85k households in Odessa, FL grew to $116,870 from the previous year's value of $112,258.

The following chart displays the households in Odessa, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Odessa, FL is from Florida.
0.474
2022 Wage GINI in Florida
0.473
2021 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2022, the income inequality in Florida was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (65.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (26%)
  3. Carpooled (4.62%)

In 2023, 65.6% of workers in Odessa, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (26%) and those who carpooled to work (4.62%).

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Commute Time

33.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Odessa, FL have a longer commute time (33.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 5.19% of the workforce in Odessa, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Odessa, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Odessa, FL have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

4.17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Odessa, FL (341 out of 8.17k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Odessa, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

91.2% of the population of Odessa, FL has health coverage, with 53.8% on employee plans, 7.45% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 3.86% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pasco County, FL see 1889 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.02% increase from the previous year (1816 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2950 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1018 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,889 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pasco County, FL

Primary care physicians in Pasco County, FL see an average of 1,889 patients per year. This represents a 4.02% increase from the previous year (1,816 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pasco County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.75%
Uninsured
53.8%
Employer Coverage
7.45%
Medicaid
10.6%
Medicare
15.6%
Non-Group
3.86%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Odessa, FL declined by 8.88% from 9.6% to 8.75%.

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