West Odessa, Texas facts for kids
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West Odessa, Texas
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Location of West Odessa, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Ector |
| Area | |
| • Total | 62.7 sq mi (162.5 km2) |
| • Land | 62.7 sq mi (162.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,963 ft (903 m) |
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| • Total | 33,340 |
| • Density | 531.39/sq mi (205.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-77728 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867572 |
West Odessa is a community in Texas, United States. It's located in Ector County, right next to the city of Odessa. West Odessa is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, even though it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2010, about 22,707 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 33,340 people. West Odessa is also part of the larger Odessa metropolitan area.
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West Odessa's Location and Size
West Odessa is found in the middle of Ector County. It has clear borders:
- To the south, you'll find Interstate 20.
- To the north, there's Texas State Highway 302.
- To the west, it's bordered by FM 866.
- To the east, it touches the city of Odessa.
Several exits from Interstate 20 (Exits 104, 108, 112, and 113) help people get to West Odessa. The community covers a total area of about 162.5 square kilometers (about 62.7 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small part (0.2 square kilometers) being water.
Population and People of West Odessa
West Odessa was first recognized as a census-designated place in the 1990 U.S. Census. Since then, its population has grown quite a bit.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 16,566 | — | |
| 2000 | 17,799 | 7.4% | |
| 2010 | 22,707 | 27.6% | |
| 2020 | 33,340 | 46.8% | |
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West Odessa in 2020
In 2020, the United States Census counted 33,340 people living in West Odessa. There were 7,885 households and 5,422 families.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 7,794 | 23.38% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 287 | 0.86% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 83 | 0.25% |
| Asian (NH) | 43 | 0.13% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 35 | 0.1% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 81 | 0.24% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 415 | 1.24% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24,602 | 73.79% |
| Total | 33,340 |
West Odessa in 2010
Back in 2010, there were 22,707 people in West Odessa. The population density was about 285 people per square mile. There were 5,742 households, and 4,656 of them were families.
Many households (45%) had children under 18 living there. Most households (65.7%) were married couples living together. About 10.4% of households had a female head without a husband.
The average household had about 3.09 people, and the average family had 3.46 people. The median age of people in West Odessa was 30 years old. About 33.1% of the population was under 18.
Education in West Odessa
Students in West Odessa attend schools that are part of the Ector County Independent School District. This district provides education for the community's children and teens.
See also
In Spanish: West Odessa para niños
