Odem, Texas facts for kids
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Odem, Texas
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Location of Odem, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | San Patricio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,255 |
| • Density | 1,776/sq mi (683.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78370
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-53376 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1343063 |
Odem is a small city located in San Patricio County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,255 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a friendly community.
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History of Odem
Odem was first planned out in 1909. It was started by two men, John James Welder and David Odem. The city was named after David Odem, who was the sheriff of the county at that time.
Where is Odem?
Odem is located in Texas. It covers an area of about 1.1 square miles (2.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Odem
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 842 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,147 | 36.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,680 | 46.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,088 | 24.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,130 | 2.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,363 | 10.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,366 | 0.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,499 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,389 | −4.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,255 | −5.6% | |
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Odem's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,255 people living in Odem. These people lived in 765 households, and 542 of these were families.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Odem in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 373 | 16.54% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 12 | 0.53% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 4 | 0.18% |
| Asian (NH) | 4 | 0.18% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 28 | 1.24% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,833 | 81.29% |
| Total | 2,255 |
Education in Odem
Students in Odem attend schools that are part of the Odem-Edroy Independent School District. For higher education, Del Mar College is the community college for all of San Patricio County, including Odem.
See also
In Spanish: Odem (Texas) para niños
