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Odessa, TX is a vibrant small city located in West Texas with a population of 112,640 and a population density of 2,773 people per square mile. The city is home to many local businesses like Odessa College, Albertson's Grocery Store, as well as various restaurants and entertainment venues. There are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy year-round in Odessa including biking trails such as the Fairgrounds Trails, indoor climbing walls at Climb Odessa, and kayaking in the Ector County Reservoir. Other local organizations include the Museum of the Southwest and Music City Mall. For sports fans there are several football games held at Ratliff Stadium throughout the year as well as baseball games at Security Bank Ballpark.

The population in Odessa is 112,640. There are 2,491 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Odessa is 30.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Odessa is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Odessa
- 50.2% are married
- 11.5% are divorced
- 33.7% are married with children
- 23.1% have children, but are single
Race in Odessa

- 35.8% are White
- 4.9% are Black
- 1.6% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 55.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

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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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