Odessa, TX Demographics

A map of Odessa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	72,314	64,244	62.7%	56.1%
White	31,760	37,390	27.5%	32.7%
Black	6,644	7,007	5.8%	6.1%
Multiracial	2,200	2,296	1.9%	2.0%
Asian	1,818	2,452	1.6%	2.1%
Native American/Other	586	1,039	0.5%	0.9%

Odessa, Texas has an estimated population of 115,322, a less than 1% change from the 114,428 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.7% Hispanic, 27.5% White, 5.8% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.6% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 57.3% in 2020 and 52.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Odessa is ranked the 35th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 34th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Odessa's White Population

31,760 residents of Odessa, or 27.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Odessa is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Odessa ranks 1273rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's White population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. White residents' share of Odessa's population has decreased from 32.7% to 27.5%.

Odessa is more White than neighboring McKinney Acres (24.2% White). Odessa is less White than neighboring Gardendale (51.7% White), West Odessa (30.3% White), Midland (41.3% White), and Goldsmith (98.9% White).

Odessa's Black Population

6,644 residents of Odessa, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Odessa is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Odessa ranks 472nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Black residents' share of Odessa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.8%.

Odessa is more Black than neighboring Gardendale (0% Black), West Odessa (1.3% Black), Goldsmith (0% Black), and McKinney Acres (0% Black). Odessa is less Black than neighboring Midland (7.4% Black).

Odessa's Asian Population

1,818 residents of Odessa, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Odessa is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Odessa ranks 246th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.9%. Asian residents' share of Odessa's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.6%.

Odessa is more Asian than neighboring Gardendale (0% Asian), West Odessa (0.1% Asian), Goldsmith (0% Asian), and McKinney Acres (0% Asian). Odessa is less Asian than neighboring Midland (2.6% Asian).

Odessa's Hispanic Population

72,314 residents of Odessa, or 62.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Odessa is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Odessa ranks 552nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Odessa's population has increased from 56.1% to 62.7%.

Odessa is more Hispanic than neighboring Gardendale (44.9% Hispanic), Midland (45.9% Hispanic), and Goldsmith (1.1% Hispanic). Odessa is less Hispanic than neighboring West Odessa (65.5% Hispanic), and McKinney Acres (75.8% Hispanic).

Odessa's Native American/Other Population

586 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Odessa ranks 518th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 43.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Odessa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Odessa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gardendale (0% Native American/Other), West Odessa (0.2% Native American/Other), Goldsmith (0% Native American/Other), and McKinney Acres (0% Native American/Other).

Odessa's Multiracial Population

2,200 residents of Odessa, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Odessa is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Odessa ranks 1230th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odessa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Odessa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Odessa is more Multiracial than neighboring Goldsmith (0% Multiracial), and McKinney Acres (0% Multiracial). Odessa is less Multiracial than neighboring Gardendale (3.3% Multiracial), West Odessa (2.6% Multiracial), and Midland (2.3% 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.