Total Population
124,392
Population
Growth Rate
0.49%
Median Age
34
Diversity Index
83.300
Odessa is a vibrant, growing community. Life in Odessa is not just about business. It is a community that welcomes its citizens with open arms in the business community and daily life.
Odessa has long been known for its rich resources due to its location in the Permian Basin, the largest single source of oil and gas deposits in the United States. The abundant energy combined with world-class infrastructure, a skilled workforce and a pro-business climate has proven Odessa ideal for business.
The local economy has rapidly diversified recently, with new businesses coming to the community. Today, Odessa is a focal point for product distribution for national and international companies outside the oil and gas industry.
As a result, Odessa continues to grow, with the population forecasted to exceed 215,000 by 2040. Employment forecasts 1.70% growth annually in that timeframe, creating over 37,400 net new jobs. Real personal income and retail sales are projected to increase by 3.81% and 4.13% per year, respectively. For comparison, the rate of growth for output in Texas is forecast to be 3.25% annually through 2040, with employment in the state expanding at a pace of 1.70% per year.
The outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities, healthcare facilities and ease of access to the surrounding region make Odessa the ideal place for business expansion and relocation.
Total Population
124,392
Population
Growth Rate
0.49%
Median Age
34
Diversity Index
83.300
Households
45,089
Total Housing Units
52,150
Owner Occupied
29,796
Renter Occupied
15,293
Vacant
7,061
Median Home Value
$242,146
Average Home Value
$279,045
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.71%
Median Household
$70,711 $77,302
Average Household
$93,859 $101,563
Per Capita
$34,126 $37,139
Total Businesses
4,324
Total Employed
59,474
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
84
Employed
8,973
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
672
Employed
8,613
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
434
Employed
7,038
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
463
Employed
6,638
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
367
Employed
5,916
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
92
Employed
5,550
Some
High School
7,092
Graduated
High School
20,258
Associates
Degree
8,869
Bachelor's
Degree
11,191
Graduate
Degree
5,503