Demographics & People — Odessa, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,589 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,700 |
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| Median Age | 40.0 |
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| Total Households | 2,282 |
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| Family Households | 1,684 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0412 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,421 |
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| Black or African American | 41 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 75 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,803 |
| German | 1,224 |
| Other groups | 695 |
| English | 569 |
| American | 408 |
| Irish | 333 |
| Scottish | 110 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 95 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 95 |
| Scandinavian | 84 |
Language
| English Only | 5,275 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,319 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 394 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,230 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Odessa, Missouri.
