West Odessa, TX Demographics & Local Data
Analyze population trends, housing costs, and the local economy by exploring Map AI.
Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
D
C
F
Population
| Metric | West Odessa | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,145 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 452.3 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 4.08% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.2 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 11,686 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
West Odessa has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | West Odessa | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,558 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.96% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | West Odessa | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $48,317 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $964 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.6% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM .
| Metric | West Odessa | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 30.5 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
West Odessa has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | West Odessa | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Health
West Odessa has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | West Odessa | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.2 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.8% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.6% | 19.9% | 19.0% |