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- Roswell is 0% more densely populated than Odessa.
- People are 13.0% less likely to be married in Roswell.
- The Median Age is 4.6 years older in Roswell.
 Odessa, TXRoswell, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,347329,725,481
 Female Population49.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.338.4
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 Population - 201099,814  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock45,293285,036,114
 Population - 199089,699  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock5.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now39.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,627.093.4
 Land Area45.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Odessa, TXRoswell, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Odessa, TXRoswell, NMUnited States
 White30.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.6%12.2%
 Asian1.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.7%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock59.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Odessa, TXRoswell, NMUnited States
 Married Population50.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.3%50.2%
 Never Married33.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.672.60
 Households42,685  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,40680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households14,103  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Odessa    11 Reviews

You need to be a friendly person who likes people, isn't afraid to work hard, and have a strength of character that can handle challenges to make it here. Odessa sits on  More

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Over 4 years ago

I think Odessa is a perfect little west Texas town. There is pride in our homes, pride in our community and pride in our kids. No, it's not a fancy place, but you won't  More

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Over 7 years ago

Listen to me!!! Do not move to this place!! I was born in this dump and couldnt wait to leave! if you are anything but caucassion your opertunities are very very  More

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Reviews for Roswell    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Fantastic. Love the fearless open minds and hearts. Stayed there 2 years, versatile U.S.  More

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Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!  More

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Over 6 years ago

My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly.  More

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