Odessa, Delaware Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 409, Odessa's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Odessa is a small community located in Delaware, within New Castle County. The total population is 409. It ranks as the 64th most populous out of 79 Census-designated places in Delaware.

Age Demographics

The median age in Odessa is 43.2 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 41.6 years. With 31.3% of the population under 18, Odessa has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 11.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Odessa is $123,750. This is 46% higher than the state median of $84,954. It is also 53% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.0%. This is 81% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $348,400. Housing costs are 1% lower than the state median of $352,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Odessa is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 73.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Odessa is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

42.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 35.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.7%. Notably, 17.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Odessa, Delaware is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Delaware state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 79 Census-designated places in Delaware. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.