Odessa, TX

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2021 Population
112,640
8.15% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
30.7
0.987% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
13.4%
2.44% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$66,769
4.61% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$169,600
6.2% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
54,350
6.69% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Odessa, TX had a population of 113k people with a median age of 30.7 and a median household income of $66,769. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Odessa, TX declined from 122,630 to 112,640, a −8.15% decrease and its median household income grew from $63,829 to $66,769, a 4.61% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Odessa, TX are White (Hispanic) (33.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (30.1%), Other (Hispanic) (14.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (10.7%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.07%).

None of the households in Odessa, TX 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.

91.8% of the residents in Odessa, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Odessa, TX are Odessa College (1,725 degrees awarded in 2021) and The University of Texas Permian Basin (1,386 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Odessa, TX was $169,600, and the homeownership rate was 59.4%.

Most people in Odessa, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Odessa, TX was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Odessa, TX is home to a population of 113k people, from which 91.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.3% of Odessa, TX residents were born outside of the country (15k people).

In 2021, there were 1.13 times more White (Hispanic) residents (38.2k people) in Odessa, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 16.8k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

91.8%
2021 Citizenship
92.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.8% of Odessa, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Odessa, TX was 92.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Odessa, TX
  1. White (Hispanic)
    38.2k ± 2.93k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    33.9k ± 1.53k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    16.8k ± 2.16k
60.7%
Hispanic Population
68.4k people

In 2021, there were 1.13 times more White (Hispanic) residents (38.2k people) in Odessa, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 16.8k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

60.7% of the people in Odessa, TX are hispanic (68.4k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
  2. India
    290,669 ± 13,170 people
  3. El Salvador
    220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

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Foreign-Born Population

13.3%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
15k people
12%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
14.7k people

As of 2021, 13.3% of Odessa, TX residents (15k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Odessa, TX was 12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,354 ± 348
  2. Vietnam
    1,056 ± 259
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    641 ± 248

Odessa, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Odessa, TX employs 54.4k people. The largest industries in Odessa, TX are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (7,428 people), Retail Trade (6,199 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,925 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($71,064), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,667), and Utilities ($66,586).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

54.4k
2021 Value
± 2,170
−6.69%
1 Year decline
± 6.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Odessa, TX declined at a rate of −6.69%, from 58.2k employees to 54.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Odessa, TX, are Sales & Related Occupations (6,026 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,014 people), and Management Occupations (5,595 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Odessa, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

54.4k
2021 Value
± 2,170
−6.69%
1 Year decline
± 6.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Odessa, TX declined at a rate of −6.69%, from 58.2k employees to 54.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Odessa, TX, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (7,428 people), Retail Trade (6,199 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,925 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Odessa, TX, though some of these residents may live in Odessa, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$54,207
Median earning men ± $1,693
$34,139
Median earning women ± $1,871

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($77,536), Wholesale Trade ($62,928), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,641).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($64,333), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,083), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,566).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $255B
  2. $212B
  3. $180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T
2020 Value in Texas
$4.54T
Projected 2050 Value in Texas
101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $77.7B
  2. $68.4B
  3. $58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn
Senator from Texas2
Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
Ted Cruz
Senator from Texas1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 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 Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Odessa, TX awarded 3,111 degrees. The student population of Odessa, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,408 male students and 8,073 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Odessa, TX are Hispanic or Latino (1,461 and 47.8%), followed by White (1,222 and 40%), Black or African American (178 and 5.83%), and Unknown (87 and 2.85%).

The largest universities in Odessa, TX by number of degrees awarded are Odessa College (1,725 and 55.4%) and The University of Texas Permian Basin (1,386 and 44.6%).

The most popular majors in Odessa, TX are General Business Administration & Management (467 and 15%), General Studies (425 and 13.7%), and General Psychology (160 and 5.14%).

The median tuition cost in Odessa, TX for a public four year colleges is $4,765 for in-state students and $11,332 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Odessa, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 49.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 13,481 (40.1% men and 59.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 13,481 students enrolled in Odessa, TX, 40.1% men and 59.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 7,045 records, of which 62.1% were women and 37.9% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 95 degree-majors awarded
  2. 425 degree-majors awarded
  3. 117 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Odessa, TX was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 95 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Odessa, TX according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 1,725 degrees awarded
  2. 1,386 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Odessa College with 1,725 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,149 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Odessa, TX, which is 0.586 times less than the 1,962 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,461 degrees mean that there were 1.2 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,222 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,765) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,605) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($761) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Odessa, TX was $169,600 in 2021, which is 0.693 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $159,700 to $169,600, a 6.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Odessa, TX is 59.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Odessa, TX have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Odessa, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Odessa, TX is $66,769. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Odessa, TX was Census Tract 29 with a value of $102,000, followed by Census Tract 25.02 and Census Tract 25.01, with respective values of $99,453 and $96,263.

Property

$169,600
Median Property Value 2021
±$6,332
$25,349
Median Property Taxes
±$1,316

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Odessa, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Odessa, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

59.4%
Homeownership
2021
64.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 59.4% of the housing units in Odessa, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.9%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 29
  2. Census Tract 25.02
  3. Census Tract 25.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Odessa, TX was Census Tract 29 with a value of $102,000, followed by Census Tract 25.02 and Census Tract 25.01, with respective values of $99,453 and $96,263.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$66,769
Median Household Income
± $2,335
42.7k
Number of Households
± 1,917

In 2021, the median household income of the 42.7k households in Odessa, TX grew to $66,769 from the previous year's value of $63,829.

The following chart displays the households in Odessa, TX 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Odessa, TX is from Texas.
0.476
2021 Wage GINI in Texas
0.478
2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (82.2%)
  2. Carpooled (11.8%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.05%)

In 2021, 82.2% of workers in Odessa, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.8%) and those who worked at home (3.05%).

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Commute Time

22.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Odessa, TX have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.88% of the workforce in Odessa, TX 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, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Odessa, TX have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

13.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Odessa, TX (14.8k out of 111k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Odessa, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

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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82.2% of the population of Odessa, TX has health coverage, with 53.2% on employee plans, 11.6% on Medicaid, 7.15% on Medicare, 9.83% on non-group plans, and 0.426% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ector County, TX see 1679 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.67% decrease from the previous year (1725 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2297 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2178 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,679 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ector County, TX

Primary care physicians in Ector County, TX see an average of 1,679 patients per year. This represents a 2.67% decrease from the previous year (1,725 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.2% under 18 years, 26.2% between 18 and 34 years, 33% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.64% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

17.8%
Uninsured
53.2%
Employer Coverage
11.6%
Medicaid
7.15%
Medicare
9.83%
Non-Group
0.426%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Odessa, TX grew by 3.87% from 17.1% to 17.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Odessa, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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