Odessa, FL Demographics

A map of Odessa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,063	5,473	60.4%	67.7%
Hispanic	1,887	1,383	22.5%	17.1%
Multiracial	522	416	6.2%	5.1%
Asian	512	405	6.1%	5.0%
Black	384	336	4.6%	4.2%
Native American/Other	13	67	0.2%	0.8%

Odessa, Florida has an estimated population of 8,381, an increase from the 8,080 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.4% White, 22.5% Hispanic, 6.2% Multiracial, 6.1% Asian, 4.6% Black, and 0.2% 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 Florida 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 50.5% in 2020 and 57.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Odessa is ranked the 372nd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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 371st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Odessa's White Population

5,063 residents of Odessa, or 60.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Odessa is higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Odessa ranks 484th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's White population has declined by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Odessa's population has decreased from 67.7% to 60.4%.

Odessa is more White than neighboring Cheval (53.7% White), and Northdale (45.3% White). Odessa is less White than neighboring Keystone (71.2% White), Trinity (85.7% White), and Land O' Lakes (66.7% White).

Odessa's Black Population

384 residents of Odessa, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Odessa is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Odessa ranks 539th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Black residents' share of Odessa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Odessa is more Black than neighboring Keystone (2.8% Black), and Trinity (1.5% Black). Odessa is less Black than neighboring Cheval (5.8% Black), and Northdale (6.5% Black).

Odessa's Asian Population

512 residents of Odessa, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Odessa is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Odessa ranks 68th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 26.4%. Asian residents' share of Odessa's population has increased from 5.0% to 6.1%.

Odessa is more Asian than neighboring Northdale (4.3% Asian), Trinity (2.1% Asian), and Land O' Lakes (2.5% Asian). Odessa is less Asian than neighboring Cheval (11.6% Asian), and Keystone (6.6% Asian).

Odessa's Hispanic Population

1,887 residents of Odessa, or 22.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Odessa is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Odessa ranks 358th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Odessa's population has increased from 17.1% to 22.5%.

Odessa is more Hispanic than neighboring Keystone (15.4% Hispanic), Trinity (8.4% Hispanic), and Land O' Lakes (20.2% Hispanic). Odessa is less Hispanic than neighboring Cheval (23.3% Hispanic), and Northdale (39.3% Hispanic).

Odessa's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Odessa, or 0.2% 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 Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Odessa ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Odessa's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Odessa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cheval (2.4% Native American/Other), Northdale (1.1% Native American/Other), Trinity (0.4% Native American/Other), and Land O' Lakes (0.4% Native American/Other).

Odessa's Multiracial Population

522 residents of Odessa, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Odessa is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Odessa ranks 138th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Odessa's population has increased from 5.1% to 6.2%.

Odessa is more Multiracial than neighboring Cheval (3.1% Multiracial), Keystone (3.9% Multiracial), Northdale (3.4% Multiracial), Trinity (1.8% Multiracial), and Land O' Lakes (5.6% 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.