Odessa, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 87, 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 Minnesota, within Big Stone County. The total population is 87. It ranks as the 815th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Odessa is 46.1 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. Only 14.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.1% 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 $46,250. This is 48% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.7%. This is 122% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Odessa, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $67,300. Housing costs are 80% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Odessa is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Odessa has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Asian residents account for 8.1%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (8.1% vs 5.1%).

Education

31.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Odessa, Minnesota 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 Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.