Odessa, Florida facts for kids
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Odessa, Florida
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Location in Pasco County and Hillsborough county, Florida and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Hillsborough and Pasco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.70 sq mi (14.75 km2) |
| • Land | 5.36 sq mi (13.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,080 |
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(2022)
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7,538 |
| • Density | 1,506.34/sq mi (581.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-51100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0288053 |
Odessa is a special kind of community in Pasco County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. In 2020, about 8,080 people lived there.
Odessa is located northwest of Tampa. It used to be known for its wide-open spaces, ranches, and horse farms. But lately, more and more homes are being built there as Tampa's population grows.
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History of Odessa
The Odessa area was first settled in the mid-1800s by the W.M. Mobley Family. They moved there from Savannah, Georgia.
How Odessa Got Its Name
Odessa got its name in the 1880s from Peter Demens. He was a Russian immigrant who helped build the community with the Orange Belt Railway. Demens also started the city of St. Petersburg, Florida. He named both places after cities he knew in his home country.
Early Industries
There was once a big sawmill in the area that gave many people jobs. This large sawmill replaced smaller ones. Sadly, it burned down in a fire in 1922.
Modern Growth
The area is quickly growing as the city of Tampa gets bigger. Odessa was also home to the Tampa Bay Executive Airport until 2004.
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Geography of Odessa
Odessa is located at 28°11′0″N 82°34′6″W / 28.18333°N 82.56833°W.
Land and Water
According to the United States Census Bureau, Odessa is mostly in Pasco County, Florida. It covers a total area of about 14.5 square kilometers (5.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 13.7 square kilometers (5.3 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.8 square kilometers (0.3 square miles), is water.
County Lines and Mail
The official Census Designated Place (CDP) of Odessa is entirely within Pasco County. However, the mailing area that uses the name "Odessa" for postal services stretches into Hillsborough County. This can be a bit confusing! It means that some homes in Hillsborough County might have an "Odessa" mailing address, even though they are not officially part of the Odessa CDP. For example, parts of Keystone, another CDP, use the Odessa ZIP code. But remember, the actual CDPs of Odessa and Keystone do not overlap.
Population Information
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| 2020 | 8,080 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 3,173 people living in Odessa. By 2010, this number had more than doubled to 7,267 people. In 2020, the population grew to 8,080 people.
Who Lives in Odessa
In 2000, there were 1,181 households in Odessa. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 35% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (62.8%) were married couples.
The average age of people in Odessa in 2000 was 39 years old. About 25% of the population was under 18 years old.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Odessa was about $45,864 per year. For families, the average income was about $55,461 per year.
A small number of families (about 3.7%) and people (about 6.7%) in Odessa lived below the poverty line in 2000. This included about 10.4% of those under 18 and 11.5% of those 65 or older.
Notable People
Many interesting people have lived in or are from Odessa, including:
- Jay Feely
- Chris Jericho
- Carl Nicks
- Nate Pearson
- Vinny Testaverde
See also
In Spanish: Odessa (Florida) para niños
