Ector County, Texas

Total Population: 163,206

County Seat: Odessa

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Median Home Value

$190,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$71,031

Across all households

Median Age

31.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino62.3%
White (Non-Hispanic)30.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.7%
Two or More Races1.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

30.3%

65 Years and Over

9.8%

Male

51.4%

Female

48.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

86.7%

No Health Insurance

21.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

77.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$71,031

Mean Household Income

$92,177

Per Capita Income

$34,459

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$190,500

Median Rent

$1,284/mo

Total Housing Units

67,542

Owner-Occupied

64.4%

Renter-Occupied

35.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Married Couple Households

45.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.1%

Average Household Size

2.58

Broadband Internet Access

85.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

17.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48135.