Odessa, DE Demographics

A map of Odessa's Population by Race

Odessa, Delaware has an estimated population of 409, a large increase from the 366 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.3% White, 23.0% Black, 11.0% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Odessa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Odessa has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Delaware overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Odessa, that probability was 37.0% in 2020 and 54.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Odessa is ranked the 64th most populous place in Delaware, out of 79 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Odessa was ranked the 62nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Odessa's White Population

255 residents of Odessa, or 62.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Odessa is slightly higher than in Delaware overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Odessa ranks 23rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's White population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Odessa's population has decreased from 78.4% to 62.3%.

Odessa is more White than neighboring Middletown (51.8% White), Townsend (42% White), and St. Georges (45.8% White). Odessa is less White than neighboring Port Penn (100% White), and Delaware City (73.6% White).

Odessa's Black Population

94 residents of Odessa, or 23.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Odessa is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 21.4% of the population is Black. Odessa ranks 47th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's Black population has grown by an estimated 161.1%. Black residents' share of Odessa's population has increased from 9.8% to 23.0%.

Odessa is more Black than neighboring Port Penn (0% Black), St. Georges (16.1% Black), and Delaware City (7.7% Black). Odessa is less Black than neighboring Middletown (31% Black), and Townsend (39.1% Black).

Odessa's Asian Population

3 residents of Odessa, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Odessa is slightly lower than in Delaware overall, where 4.3% of the population is Asian. Odessa ranks 70th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Odessa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Odessa is more Asian than neighboring Port Penn (0% Asian), and Delaware City (0% Asian). Odessa is less Asian than neighboring Middletown (4.2% Asian), Townsend (3.3% Asian), and St. Georges (14.2% Asian).

Odessa's Hispanic Population

45 residents of Odessa, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Odessa is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Odessa ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Odessa's population has increased from 5.5% to 11.0%.

Odessa is more Hispanic than neighboring Middletown (5.9% Hispanic), Townsend (4.7% Hispanic), Port Penn (0% Hispanic), and Delaware City (10.7% Hispanic). Odessa is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Georges (14.2% Hispanic).

Odessa's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Odessa, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Odessa is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Odessa ranks 19th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Odessa's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.5%.

Odessa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Townsend (0% Native American/Other), Port Penn (0% Native American/Other), St. Georges (0% Native American/Other), and Delaware City (0.1% Native American/Other). Odessa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Middletown (2.7% Native American/Other).

Odessa's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Odessa, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Odessa is slightly lower than in Delaware overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Odessa ranks 38th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Odessa's population has decreased from 4.9% to 2.4%.

Odessa is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Penn (0% Multiracial). Odessa is less Multiracial than neighboring Middletown (4.4% Multiracial), Townsend (10.8% Multiracial), St. Georges (9.7% Multiracial), and Delaware City (7.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.