Odessa, MO Demographics

A map of Odessa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,308	5,004	94.4%	89.5%
Multiracial	187	276	3.3%	4.9%
Native American/Other	65	50	1.2%	0.9%
Hispanic	33	178	0.6%	3.2%
Black	27	62	0.5%	1.1%
Asian	0	23	0.0%	0.4%

Odessa, Missouri has an estimated population of 5,620, a less than 1% change from the 5,593 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.4% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.5% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri 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 19.6% in 2020 and 10.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Odessa is ranked the 132nd most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 133rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Odessa's White Population

5,308 residents of Odessa, or 94.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Odessa is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Odessa ranks 567th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's White population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Odessa's population has increased from 89.5% to 94.4%.

Odessa is more White than neighboring Lake Lafayette (89.9% White), Mayview (77.4% White), and Oak Grove (88.8% White). Odessa is less White than neighboring Bates City (96.3% White), and Wellington (95.8% White).

Odessa's Black Population

27 residents of Odessa, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Odessa is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Odessa ranks 396th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's Black population has declined by an estimated 56.5%. Black residents' share of Odessa's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.5%.

Odessa is more Black than neighboring Bates City (0% Black). Odessa is less Black than neighboring Lake Lafayette (5.9% Black), Wellington (0.9% Black), Mayview (10.3% Black), and Oak Grove (3.4% Black).

Odessa's Asian Population

0 residents of Odessa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Odessa is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Odessa ranks 414th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Odessa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Odessa is less Asian than neighboring Bates City (1.2% Asian), Mayview (0.3% Asian), and Oak Grove (0.9% Asian).

Odessa's Hispanic Population

33 residents of Odessa, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Odessa is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Odessa ranks 355th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 81.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Odessa's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.6%.

Odessa is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Lafayette (0% Hispanic), Bates City (0% Hispanic), and Wellington (0% Hispanic). Odessa is less Hispanic than neighboring Mayview (1.7% Hispanic), and Oak Grove (3.7% Hispanic).

Odessa's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of Odessa, or 1.2% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Odessa ranks 357th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 30.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Odessa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Odessa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Lafayette (0.8% Native American/Other), Wellington (0% Native American/Other), Mayview (0% Native American/Other), and Oak Grove (0.2% Native American/Other). Odessa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bates City (2.5% Native American/Other).

Odessa's Multiracial Population

187 residents of Odessa, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Odessa is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Odessa ranks 498th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Odessa's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.3%.

Odessa is more Multiracial than neighboring Bates City (0% Multiracial), Wellington (3.2% Multiracial), and Oak Grove (3% Multiracial). Odessa is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Lafayette (3.4% Multiracial), and Mayview (10.3% 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.