Odessa, TX โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Midland County ยท Texas

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Odessa based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Odessa
National Avg
Texas Avg
Population: 73Income: 49Home Value: 21Safety: 100Education: 16Median Age: 52Climate: 50Cost of Living: 59

Quick Stats

Population

114,080

2023 ACS

Median Income

$73,030

2023

Median Home Value

$208,000

2023

Median Rent

$1,322

2023

Median Age

31.0

Unemployment

5.5%

Cost of Living Index

117.3

100 = national avg

Odessa is a city in Midland County, Texas, with a population of 114,080 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Odessa is one of the communities in Texas.

The median household income in Odessa is $73,030, and the median home value is $208,000. The cost of living index is 117.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,322 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, and the median age is 31.0 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

114,080

Male

57,861

50.7%

Female

56,219

49.3%

Median Age

31.0

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

11.1%

High School or Higher

29.7%

Foreign Born

14.5%

Veterans

3.5%

Married

37.9%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.276

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

51.9%

Foreign Born

14.5%

White
51.9%
Black
6.8%
Asian
1.9%
Native American
0.8%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
20.8%
Other
17.8%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

61.2%

69,794 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

38.8%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
63,558 (91.1%)
Puerto Rican
735 (1.1%)
Cuban
2,009 (2.9%)
Dominican
45 (0.1%)
Salvadoran
242 (0.3%)
Guatemalan
63 (0.1%)
Colombian
92 (0.1%)
Honduran
105 (0.2%)
Ecuadorian
58 (0.1%)
Peruvian
17 (0.0%)
Other Hispanic
2,875 (4.1%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
360 (16.9%)
Chinese
267 (12.5%)
Filipino
660 (30.9%)
Vietnamese
412 (19.3%)
Korean
127 (6.0%)
Japanese
27 (1.3%)
Pakistani
169 (7.9%)
Thai
1 (0.0%)
Laotian
53 (2.5%)
Other Asian
61 (2.9%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
8 (14.0%)
Chamorro
54 (94.7%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
131 (14.3%)
Other Native American
782 (85.7%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

103,834

English Only

57.2%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

41,351 speakers

Limited English

12.7%

Language Distribution

Spanish
41,351 (39.8%)
Other Languages
781 (0.8%)
Other Asian
439 (0.4%)
Other Indo-European
420 (0.4%)
Tagalog
373 (0.4%)
German
354 (0.3%)
Vietnamese
241 (0.2%)
Arabic
196 (0.2%)
Chinese
139 (0.1%)
Korean
120 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

87.3%

Limited English Proficiency

12.7%

Spanish
30.1% limited English
Other Languages
9.3% limited English
Other Asian
21.9% limited English
Other Indo-European
40.2% limited English
Tagalog
32.4% limited English
Vietnamese
41.9% limited English
Arabic
15.3% limited English
Chinese
22.3% limited English
Korean
59.2% limited English
Slavic Languages
38.6% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

3,962

3.5% of population

Disability Rate

26.8%

1,063 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$50,071

Unemployment Rate

5.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
35.6%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
26.2%
Vietnam
25.6%
Korea
4.0%
World War II
0.5%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
12.6%
35-54
42.6%
55-64
9.3%
65-74
21.7%
75+
13.8%

Male Veterans

3,512

88.6%

Female Veterans

450

11.4%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$50,071

Non-Veteran Income

$41,695

Difference

$8,376

20.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,063

Without Disability

2,899

Disability Rate

26.8%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

26,591

#1 Ancestry

English

5.2% (5,898)

#2 Ancestry

German

5.0% (5,739)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

3.8% (4,316)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
5.2%
German
5.0%
Irish
3.8%
American
3.7%
Italian
0.8%
Scottish
0.7%
Sub-Saharan African
0.7%
French
0.5%
European
0.4%
Polish
0.3%
Scotch-Irish
0.3%
Dutch
0.3%
Swedish
0.2%
Arab
0.2%
Czech
0.2%
Norwegian
0.2%
West Indian
0.2%
Belgian
0.1%
British
0.1%
Hungarian
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

44,987

Family Households

28,936

64.3%

Married Couples

19,369

43.1%

Non-Family Households

16,051

35.7%

Single Mother Households

7,109

15.8%

Single Father Households

2,458

5.5%

Living Alone

12,994

28.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

29,844

In Married Couple

20,780

69.6%

With Single Mother

7,853

26.3%

With Single Father

1,211

4.1%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$88,463

Married Couple Income

$109,456

Single Mother Income

$36,574

Single Father Income

$62,364

Avg Family Size

2.5

Avg Non-Family Size

2.2

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

2,307

Grandparents Responsible

1,152

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$73,030

-0% vs national

Per Capita Income

$35,655

-4% vs national

Poverty Rate

14.4%

+6% vs national

Gini Index

0.4391

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.5%

+5% vs national

SNAP Recipients

10.1%

of households

How Odessa Compares

Odessa vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Odessa is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
16.2%
$25-50K
20.6%
$50-75K
14.8%
$75-100K
12.8%
$100-150K
19.3%
$150-200K
9.2%
$200K+
7.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

+7% vs TX avg

Labor Force

58,381

Employed

55,130

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

11.1%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

29.7%

of adults 25+

Median Age

31.0

Work from Home

3.1%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

117.3

100 = national avg

+17.3 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$51,604

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$121,974

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
132.7
Food
105.8
Transportation
111.6
Healthcare
104.7
Utilities
110.0

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,449

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,780

per month

The median household income in Odessa, TX is $73,030, which is 0.3% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $35,655. The poverty rate of 14.4% is lower than the TX state average of 14.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4391, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 58,381. 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 83.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 117.3, which is 17.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 132.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $51,604 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” November 2025

Median Sale Price

$180,000

Median List Price

$315,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$144

Days on Market

49

Active Inventory

404

Months of Supply

404.0

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$244,427

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,537

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

0.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

43.8%

Sold Above Asking
0.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
43.8%
Listings with Price Drops
24.8%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 35.8%List Price โ†‘ 8.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Nov 25

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

1

New Listings

117

Pending Sales

16

Homes Sold โ†“ 99.4%New Listings โ†“ 25.0%Pending โ†“ 88.3%Mar 24 โ†’ Nov 25

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$144

Median List $/SF

$165

Sale $/SF โ†“ 7.1%List $/SF โ†‘ 6.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Nov 25

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Odessa, TX? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Odessa, TX metro area, home prices have risen 298.0% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 175.5%. The 10-year growth rate is 50.0%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 24.1%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 10.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Odessa, TX housing market rather than Odessa alone.

40yr โ†‘ 298%20yr โ†‘ 175.5%10yr โ†‘ 50%5yr โ†‘ 24.1%2yr โ†‘ 10.5%Q3 1982 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Odessa, TX

Odessa vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Odessa is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$208,000

Median Rent

$1,322

Total Housing Units

48,834

Vacancy Rate

7.9%

Owner Occupied

59.2%

Renter Occupied

40.8%

Median Property Tax

$2,843

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,109

Housing Types

Single Family
66.3%
Multi-Family
30.3%
Mobile Home
3.4%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,843

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.37%

of home value

Median Home Value

$208,000

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,252

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,843) by the median home value ($208,000). In Odessa, TX, this works out to an effective rate of 1.37%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Odessa, TX is $180,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 49 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 404.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $144. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,537/month. About 59.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1978. There are 48,834 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,843. The effective tax rate is 1.37%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

3.21

per 1,000 residents

+23% vs national

Property Crime Rate

18.42

per 1,000 residents

+7% vs national

Total Crimes

2,510

2024

Violent Clearance

52%

cases solved

Property Clearance

18%

cases solved

YoY Change

-19.0%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Odessa Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Odessa vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Odessa is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 69.0%Property โ†“ 51.9%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Odessa police solve 55% of aggravated assault cases but only 16% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent40.0350.0%
RapeViolent620.5341.9%
RobberyViolent450.3948.9%
Aggravated AssaultViolent2562.2155.1%
BurglaryProperty2552.2020.4%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,58813.6915.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty2952.5423.7%

Odessa, TX reported 372 violent crimes and 2,138 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 3.21 per 1,000 residents is 23.3% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 52% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,588 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 39.5% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20243722,1383.2118.42
20234431,9963.9617.83
20225752,2815.2220.71
20216532,8915.0922.53
20201,0203,1798.0825.17
20191,2823,62410.3829.35
20181,0492,9968.7725.06
20179133,2197.5326.56
20169964,1188.0833.42
20151,2284,54110.3538.29

School Shootings

Source: The Washington Post

Total Incidents

1

Total Killed

0

Total Injured

1

DateSchoolKilledInjuredTypeWeapon
Feb 26, 2024Odessa High School01targetednan

Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

81.2

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

83.2

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

26.9

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

33.1

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

19

Public Assistance

$11.9M

Individual Assistance

$3.1M

Most Common Type

Fire

9 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $577K
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021โ€”$404K
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$11.9M$2.7M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Wildfires โ†’FireJul 2011$12Kโ€”
Ceed Fire โ†’FireMay 2011โ€”โ€”
Hickman Fire โ†’FireApr 2011โ€”โ€”
Bates Field Fire โ†’FireApr 2011โ€”โ€”
Greenwood Fire โ†’FireMar 2009โ€”โ€”
Price Fire โ†’FireMay 2008โ€”โ€”
Wildfires โ†’FireMar 2008โ€”โ€”
Extreme Wildfire Threat โ†’FireJan 2006โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Rita โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$22Kโ€”
Hurricane Rita โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Extreme Fire Hazards โ†’FireSep 1999โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Charley โ†’Severe StormAug 1998โ€”โ€”
Extreme Fire Hazard โ†’DroughtSep 1993โ€”โ€”
Excessive Rain & Hail โ†’Severe StormSep 1992โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Harvey โ†’Unknownโ€”โ€”โ€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

145

Total Claims Paid

$1,577,870

Avg Claim Payout

$10,882

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

1

Federal Funding

$92,964

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.00

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$92,964

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Odessa has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, winter weather, wildfire. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (9 declarations). 145 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $11,930,623 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,137,352 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.4%

3.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.6%

1.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.9%

1.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

25.4%

14.8pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.6%

Arthritis

20.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

18.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.6%

Loneliness

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Lack of Support

โ€”

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

33.3%

Mobility

14.8%

Cognitive

17.2%

Hearing

6.4%

Vision

7.1%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

9.2%

Odessa has an obesity rate of 39.4%, which is 3.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 25.4% of adults lack health insurance. 69.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.7 mi

Medical Center Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Medical Center Hospital1.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Odessa Regional Medical Center1.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Midland Memorial Hospital17.3 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Permian Basin22.2 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Crane County Hospital District33.7 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Pop. Served

139,068

Violations (5yr)

77

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF ODESSA123,3340
ECTOR COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT15,3000
HUBER GARDEN ESTATES20032
NORTHGATE MOBILE HOME PARK 11261
CANYON DAM MOBILE HOME PARK10844

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

5

Total COโ‚‚e

4.2M MT

Top Emitter

Odessa-Ector Generating Station

2.6M MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Odessa-Ector Generating Station
Vistra Corp
Power Plants2,587,706
Quail Run Energy Center
Starwood Capital Group Llc
Power Plants1,098,872
GCC Permian, LLC
Gcc Of America Inc
Minerals309,171
Charter Waste Landfill
Republic Services Inc
Waste143,488
Roberts Ranch Gas Plant
Phillips 66
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems43,430

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 5 water systems serving the area. 77 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 5 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 4.2M metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

83.2%

+6% vs national

Public Transit

0.2%

-74% vs national

Work From Home

3.1%

-67% vs national

Carpool

11.0%

Walk / Bike

1.2%

combined

How Odessa's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

17

2023

6-Year Avg

22

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

10

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231417010
20222021050
20211519010
202027311480
201922251250
20181518740

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Odessa, TX covers travel times and transportation modes. 83.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 3.1% work from home, which is below the TX state average of 7.8%. 11.0% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 17 traffic fatalities from 14 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.6%

of households

No Internet

9.8%

of households

Total Households

44,987

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.6%
Cellular Data Plan
79.1%
Satellite
9.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.8%
No Internet Access
9.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.0%

of households

Smartphone

91.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.0%

of households

Tablet

57.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.0%
Smartphone
91.1%
Desktop / Laptop
69.0%
Tablet
57.9%
Smartphone Only
18.0%
No Computer
5.0%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.9ยข

per kWh

-13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

8.6ยข

per kWh

-37% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.1ยข

per kWh

-38% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$164

residential

+15% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

12% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Odessa vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Population Served

139,068

Violations (5yr)

77

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF ODESSACommunitySurface water123,3340
ECTOR COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICTCommunityPurchased surface water15,3000
HUBER GARDEN ESTATESCommunityGround water20032
NORTHGATE MOBILE HOME PARK 1CommunityPurchased surface water1261
CANYON DAM MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water10844

86.6% of households in Odessa have broadband internet access. 68.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.8% of households have no internet access. 18.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 139,068 people. A total of 77 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Odessa is located in Midland County, TX. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Odessa.

Election Overview

Source: Midland County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

11,351

19.3%

GOP Votes

46,944

79.8%

Total Votes

58,800

Margin

R+60.5%

Shift from 2020

R+4.0pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+60.5%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202411,35146,94458,80019.3%79.8%R+60.5
202012,32945,62458,85620.9%77.5%R+56.6
20169,99336,89648,75320.5%75.7%R+55.2

In the 2024 presidential election, Midland County recorded 58,800 total votes. Republicans won the county with 79.8% of the vote compared to 19.3% for Democrats, a margin of R+60.5%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+4.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Midland County has shifted 5.4 percentage points toward Republicans.

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

460

Total Assets

$320.4M

Total Income

$168.7M

Per 10K Residents

40.3

nonprofits

-41.2% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

33

Median Assets

$233K

Oldest Active

1913

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
73
Education
60
Recreation & Sports
35
Human Services
29
Arts & Culture
22
Youth Development
15
Philanthropy
14
Health Care
12
Animal-Related
10
Mental Health
9
Public Benefit
9
Community Improvement
8
Housing & Shelter
6
Food & Agriculture
5
Voluntary Health
3
Crime & Legal
3
Public Safety
3
Civil Rights
3
Environment
2
Medical Research
2
Employment
2
International
2
76.5%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $245.0M of $320.4M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Odessa

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
COMPASS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL INCEducation$55.9M$15.1M2010
WOOD FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$45.4M$26.4M1999
WEST TEXAS FOOD BANKโ€”$36.7M$27.3M1985
ODESSA COLLEGE FOUNDATION INCORPORATEDEducation$27.5M$5.5M1997
J C FERGUSON FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$26.1M$3.0M1997
ELLEN NOEL ART MUSEUM OF THE PERMIAN BASINArts & Culture$19.7M$7.9M1978
MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATIONโ€”$10.6M$5.8M1964
TEXAS MOTORIZED TRAIL COALITION INCRecreation & Sports$8.5M$623K2008
ECTOR COUNTY ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION INCEducation$7.8M$1.9M2000
CRISIS CENTER OF WEST TEXASโ€”$6.7M$2.5M1982
PERMIAN BASIN REHABILITATION CENTER FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN AND ADULTSHealth Care$6.0M$3.5M1969
GREATER OPPORTUNITIES OF THE PERMIAN BASIN INCHuman Services$5.0M$10.1M1966
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ODESSA INCYouth Development$3.1M$1.8M1959
CHC COMMUNITY CARE LLCHealth Care$2.9M$8.6M2004
SAULSBURY FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$2.7M$769K2008
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ODESSA FOUNDATION INCโ€”$2.6M$801K1983
ODESSA FAMILY YMCAHuman Services$2.5M$4.1M1966
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ODESSA INCCommunity Improvement$2.5M$518K1951
ODESSA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INCEducation$2.4M$1.2M1966
ODESSA ECTOR PARKS FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$2.4M$522K1996
CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES ODESSA INCHuman Services$2.3M$794K1988
MEALS ON WHEELS OF ODESSA INCORPORATEDโ€”$2.3M$1.3M1978
HARMONY HOME CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER INCHuman Services$2.3M$2.8M1979
UNITED WAY OF ODESSA INCPhilanthropy$2.3M$1.6M1913
PERMIAN BASIN MISSION CENTERHuman Services$2.2M$913K1999
CLOVER HOUSE INCโ€”$2.1M$2.9M1970
WEST TEXAS GIFTS OF HOPE INCHealth Care$1.8M$467K2010
ARROYO FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.6M$637K2018
ST JOHNS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF ODESSAโ€”$1.5M$1.7M1985
WEST TEXAS HUNTING AND FISHING HERITAGE MUSEUM INCArts & Culture$1.5M$359K2014
MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH SYSTEMHealth Care$1.4M$94K1963
PINK THE BASINVoluntary Health$1.3M$755K2013
HUMANE SOCIETY OF ODESSACommunity Improvement$1.2M$997K1994
ODESSA DAY NURSERYHuman Services$934K$816K1976
THE HERITAGE OF ODESSA FOUNDATIONโ€”$825K$1.5M1983
SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATIONAnimal-Related$816K$1.5M2004
WHITE POOL HOUSE FRIENDSArts & Culture$784K$211K1986
BISHOP FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$743K$91K2016
FRIENDS OF THE ECTOR COUNTY LIBRARYโ€”$635K$72K1983
JESUS HOUSE ODESSAHuman Services$633K$417K2010
VRDUR FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$603K$603K2012
PERMIAN BASIN FIRST PRIORITY INCReligion$601K$819K2013
PEOPLE PRIDE INCEducation$574K$438K1994
COMPASS ACADEMY EDUCATION FOUNDATIONEducation$548K$321K2024
ODESSA CHRISTMAS IN ACTION INCโ€”$534K$225K1989
BIRTHRIGHT OF ODESSA INCโ€”$493K$116K1986
ODESSA DOWNTOWN LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION INCRecreation & Sports$459K$89K1992
PERMIAN BASIN ELITE VOLLEYBALL CLUB INCRecreation & Sports$449K$539K2018
PERMIAN BASIN REGIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSEMental Health$443K$1.5M1990
MCH MEDICAL STAFF FOUNDATIONEducation$405K$29K2008

Odessa, TX has 460 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $320.4M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 73 organizations. 33 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 40.3 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1913.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

962

Total Approved

$394.0M

Jobs Supported

9,045

Per 10K Residents

84.3

SBA loans

-18.9% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

107

Top Lender

SouthWest Bank

345 loans

Top Industry

Other Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)98% of all loans

Loans

939

Total Amount

$366.1M

Avg Loan

$389,885

Median Loan

$150,000

SBA Guaranteed

$276.5M(76%)

Jobs Supported

8,659

5042% of all loans

Loans

23

Total Amount

$27.9M

Avg Loan

$1,214,478

Median Loan

$705,000

7(a) โ€” 98%504 โ€” 2%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

126

13% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$116.1M

29% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$921,719

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Other Services102 loans
NAICS 81
$37.0M
Accommodation & Food Services92 loans
NAICS 72
$68.0M
Manufacturing85 loans
NAICS 33
$45.4M
Construction80 loans
NAICS 23
$34.0M
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas68 loans
NAICS 21
$42.9M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Dpsd Llc2$9.5M
B&c Texas Leasing Inc.2$8.8M
Rjb Holdings Llc7$8.2M
Robert E. Collis Ltd.2$5.7M
Rtx Wireline Llc2$5.5M
Altitude Odessa Property Llc1$5.0M
Tps Hospitality Llc1$5.0M
Accel Fusion Llc1$5.0M
Lumos Automotive Inc.1$5.0M
Sigma Centauri Enterprises, Lp1$5.0M

Odessa, TX has received 962 SBA loans totaling $394.0M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 939 loans (98% of the total), supporting 8,659 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 23 loans totaling $27.9M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Odessa is SouthWest Bank with 345 loans. That works out to 84.3 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

6

Total Population

158,760

Avg Median Income

$81,898

Avg Home Value

$219,200

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
797582,568$120,721$360,400$1,60950.6
7976130,243$69,279$158,400$1,24610.4
7976240,141$74,560$218,900$1,33830.5
7976334,878$57,618$127,300$1,09750.4
7976426,805$68,367$150,400$94454.5
7976524,125$100,844$299,800$1,53523.4

Odessa, TX has 6 ZIP codes with a combined population of 158,760. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $81,898. The average median home value is $219,200. The average median monthly rent is $1,295.

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