West Odessa, TX Demographics

A map of West Odessa's Population by Race

West Odessa, Texas has an estimated population of 32,594, a slight decrease from the 33,340 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.5% Hispanic, 30.3% White, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Odessa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Odessa has become considerably more 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 West Odessa, that probability was 40.1% in 2020 and 47.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Odessa is ranked the 115th 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). West Odessa was ranked the 105th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Odessa's White Population

9,886 residents of West Odessa, or 30.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Odessa is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. West Odessa ranks 1378th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Odessa's White population has grown by an estimated 26.8%. White residents' share of West Odessa's population has increased from 23.4% to 30.3%.

West Odessa is more White than neighboring Odessa (27.5% White), and McKinney Acres (24.2% White). West Odessa is less White than neighboring Goldsmith (98.9% White), Gardendale (51.7% White), and Midland (41.3% White).

West Odessa's Black Population

425 residents of West Odessa, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Odessa is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. West Odessa ranks 1042nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Odessa's Black population has grown by an estimated 48.1%. Black residents' share of West Odessa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

West Odessa is more Black than neighboring Goldsmith (0% Black), Gardendale (0% Black), and McKinney Acres (0% Black). West Odessa is less Black than neighboring Odessa (5.8% Black), and Midland (7.4% Black).

West Odessa's Asian Population

47 residents of West Odessa, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Odessa is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. West Odessa ranks 1212th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Odessa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. Asian residents' share of West Odessa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

West Odessa is more Asian than neighboring Goldsmith (0% Asian), Gardendale (0% Asian), and McKinney Acres (0% Asian). West Odessa is less Asian than neighboring Odessa (1.6% Asian), and Midland (2.6% Asian).

West Odessa's Hispanic Population

21,344 residents of West Odessa, or 65.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Odessa is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Odessa ranks 419th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Odessa's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.2%. Hispanic residents' share of West Odessa's population has decreased from 73.8% to 65.5%.

West Odessa is more Hispanic than neighboring Odessa (62.7% Hispanic), Goldsmith (1.1% Hispanic), Gardendale (44.9% Hispanic), and Midland (45.9% Hispanic). West Odessa is less Hispanic than neighboring McKinney Acres (75.8% Hispanic).

West Odessa's Native American/Other Population

50 residents of West 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 West Odessa is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Odessa ranks 980th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Odessa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 74.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Odessa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

West Odessa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Goldsmith (0% Native American/Other), Gardendale (0% Native American/Other), and McKinney Acres (0% Native American/Other). West Odessa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Odessa (0.5% Native American/Other), and Midland (0.5% Native American/Other).

West Odessa's Multiracial Population

842 residents of West Odessa, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Odessa is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. West Odessa ranks 1406th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Odessa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 102.9%. Multiracial residents' share of West Odessa's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.6%.

West Odessa is more Multiracial than neighboring Odessa (1.9% Multiracial), Goldsmith (0% Multiracial), Midland (2.3% Multiracial), and McKinney Acres (0% Multiracial). West Odessa is less Multiracial than neighboring Gardendale (3.3% 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.