Population 23,274 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Odessa
Household size in Odessa
| Period | Odessa | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.95 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.50 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Odessa are large by national standards, averaging 2.95 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.45, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Odessa
| Period | Odessa | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.6 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.3 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.3 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.2 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −10.4 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Odessa is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.2, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 48.6, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Odessa
| Period | Odessa | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.7% of households in Odessa, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Odessa
Renters in Odessa
| Period | Odessa | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Odessa is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among owners, 22.7% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 10.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Odessa
| Period | Odessa | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Odessa: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 5.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Odessa has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Florida cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Odessa
| Period | Odessa | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1996 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2012 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Odessa is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2012, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1996 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only four have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Odessa
| Period | Odessa | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,166 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,081 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,499 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,182 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,016 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in Odessa runs $2,182 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,016 a month from 2006–10, an 87% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Odessa
Bachelor's degrees in Odessa
| Period | Odessa | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.4% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.3% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.6% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Odessa: 50.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 19.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Odessa
| Period | Odessa | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.9% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.2% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.1% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Odessa: 97.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 36 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Odessa
| Period | Odessa | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Odessa has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Odessa compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa | 2.95 | 38.2 | 6.7% | 22.7% | 7.0% | 2012 | $2,182 | 50.6% | 97.1% | 3.3% |
| Keystone | 2.79 | 46.8 | 4.8% | 7.1% | 7.6% | 1995 | $2,015 | 55.9% | 97.2% | 2.9% |
| Cheval | 2.75 | 40.5 | 6.9% | 40.6% | 2.3% | 1994 | $2,153 | 55.4% | 97.0% | 4.5% |
| Northdale | 2.69 | 41.1 | 11.9% | 28.5% | 2.3% | 1987 | $1,972 | 45.2% | 95.0% | 3.1% |
| New Port Richey | 2.47 | 47.4 | 9.5% | 27.4% | 9.9% | 1991 | $1,856 | 29.5% | 92.5% | 4.0% |
| Land O' Lakes | 2.99 | 40.0 | 8.1% | 16.6% | 5.5% | 2006 | $2,160 | 45.7% | 96.2% | 4.6% |
| Citrus Park | 2.62 | 41.3 | 12.0% | 35.4% | 6.1% | 1994 | $1,956 | 40.7% | 92.3% | 5.2% |
| Lutz | 2.70 | 42.3 | 7.2% | 27.0% | 5.6% | 1994 | $1,835 | 46.0% | 95.3% | 2.9% |
| Westchase | 2.49 | 41.1 | 6.3% | 36.1% | 4.3% | 2000 | $2,306 | 64.3% | 96.1% | 3.3% |
| East Lake | 2.51 | 50.0 | 6.4% | 22.3% | 7.7% | 1992 | $2,153 | 49.2% | 94.5% | 2.8% |
| New Port Richey East | 2.16 | 54.4 | 8.1% | 37.4% | 8.9% | 1981 | $1,158 | 14.0% | 90.8% | 8.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Odessa. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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