Odessa town, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Odessa town is a small community located in Washington. The total population is 745. It ranks as the 428th most populous out of 631 cities and towns in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Odessa town is 59.2 years. This is 55% higher than the state median of 38.2 years. Only 7.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 20.3% 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 town is $51,083. This is 46% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $180,100. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Odessa town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.4% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 14.1%. The Asian population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Odessa town, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 631 Census-designated places in Washington. For official data, visit data.census.gov.