Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Odessa, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

508

Median Agei

40.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.8%436

Two or More

9.4%48

Hispanic/Latino

3.5%18

Black

1.2%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%26

High School Diploma

31.2%122

Some College (<1 yr)

3.3%13

Some College (1+ yr)

12.3%48

Associate's Degree

7.7%30

Bachelor's Degree

12%47

Master's Degree

15.3%60

HS or Higher

88.5%

BA or Higher

27.4%

Graduate+

15.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$158,600

Median Renti

$817

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.4%134

Renter-Occupied

39.6%88

Total Units

248

Homeownership

60.4%

Vacancy Rate

10.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%4

$50K–$100K

13.4%18

$100K–$150K

24.6%33

$150K–$200K

48.5%65

$200K–$300K

9%12

$300K–$500K

1.5%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

1.2%3

2000–2009

6%15

1990–1999

7.7%19

1980–1989

5.6%14

1970–1979

10.5%26

1960–1969

3.2%8

1950–1959

21%52

1940–1949

4.4%11

1939 or earlier

40.3%100

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

45.5%101

Electricity

26.6%59

Bottled/LP Gas

20.3%45

Utility Gas

6.8%15

Coal

0.9%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,385

Mean Household Incomei

$74,610

Per Capita Incomei

$34,331

Poverty Ratei

9.6%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

275

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%7

$10K–$15K

7.2%16

$15K–$20K

8.6%19

$25K–$30K

3.2%7

$30K–$35K

8.6%19

$35K–$40K

1.4%3

$40K–$45K

0.9%2

$45K–$50K

5%11

$50K–$60K

5%11

$60K–$75K

5.4%12

$75K–$100K

32.9%73

$100K–$125K

10.8%24

$125K–$150K

3.6%8

$150K–$200K

3.6%8

$200K+

0.9%2

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

61.2%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

258

Avg. Commutei

23.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

258

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

19(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.6%Insured

2.4%Uninsured