Odessa, Nebraska facts for kids
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Odessa, Nebraska
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 Odessa, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Buffalo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.82 sq mi (4.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.82 sq mi (4.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,215 ft (675 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 132 |
| • Density | 72.37/sq mi (27.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68861
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-35770 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2587010 |
Odessa is a small community in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the United States Census Bureau defines for counting people. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Odessa is part of the larger Kearney area. In 2020, about 132 people lived there.
Where is Odessa?
Odessa is located in the southwestern part of Buffalo County, Nebraska. It sits along U.S. Route 30. This route is about 9 miles (14 km) west of Kearney, which is the main town in the county. You can also reach Odessa from Interstate 80 by taking Exit 263.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire area of Odessa is about 1.82 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Odessa Got Its Name
Odessa was named after the city of Odesa, which is a large port city in Ukraine.
Population of Odessa
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| 2020 | 132 | — | |
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The population of Odessa was 130 people at the 2010 census. By the 2020 census, the population had grown slightly to 132 people.
