Odessa, TX Demographics
A map of Odessa's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 64,244 | 56.1% |
White | 37,390 | 32.7% |
Black | 7,007 | 6.1% |
Asian | 2,452 | 2.1% |
Multiracial | 2,296 | 2.0% |
Native American/Other | 1,039 | 0.9% |
Odessa, Texas had a population of 114,428 in 2020. It was 32.7% White, 6.1% Black, 2.1% Asian, 56.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Odessa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Odessa is the 34th most populous. 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's White Population
37,390 residents of Odessa identify as White, or 32.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Odessa slightly less than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Odessa is ranked #1273 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Odessa is more White than neighboring West Odessa (23.4% White), and McKinney Acres (30.4% White). Odessa is less White than neighboring Gardendale (65.5% White), Midland (44.9% White), and Goldsmith (79.2% White).
Odessa's Black Population
7,007 residents of Odessa identify as Black, or 6.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Odessa slightly less than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Odessa is ranked #472 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Odessa is more Black than neighboring Gardendale (0.9% Black), West Odessa (0.9% Black), Goldsmith (2.1% Black), and McKinney Acres (0.4% Black). Odessa is less Black than neighboring Midland (7.5% Black).
Odessa's Asian Population
2,452 residents of Odessa identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Odessa roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Odessa is ranked #246 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Odessa is more Asian than neighboring Gardendale (0.4% 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
64,244 residents of Odessa identify as Hispanic, or 56.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Odessa larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Odessa is ranked #552 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Odessa is more Hispanic than neighboring Gardendale (29.6% Hispanic), Midland (41.6% Hispanic), and Goldsmith (14% Hispanic). Odessa is less Hispanic than neighboring West Odessa (73.8% Hispanic), and McKinney Acres (68.3% Hispanic).
Odessa's Native American/Other Population
1,039 residents of Odessa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Odessa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Odessa is ranked #475 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Odessa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gardendale (0.5% Native American/Other), West Odessa (0.6% Native American/Other), and McKinney Acres (0.7% Native American/Other). Odessa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Goldsmith (1.7% Native American/Other).
Odessa's Multiracial Population
2,296 residents of Odessa identify as Multiracial, or 2.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Odessa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Odessa is ranked #1220 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Odessa is more Multiracial than neighboring West Odessa (1.2% Multiracial), and McKinney Acres (0.2% Multiracial). Odessa is less Multiracial than neighboring Gardendale (3% Multiracial), Midland (2.6% Multiracial), and Goldsmith (3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.