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Odessa, TX vs Wichita, KS

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Highlights
- Wichita is 0% more densely populated than Odessa.
- People are 5.4% less likely to be married in Wichita.
- The Median Age is 4.7 years older in Wichita.
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 Odessa, TXWichita, KSUnited States
 Population112,640394,574329,725,481
 Female Population49.8%50.5%50.5%
 Male Population50.2%49.5%49.5%
 Median Age30.735.438.4
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 Population - 201099,814382,740309,327,143
 Population - 200090,943344,284285,036,114
 Population - 199089,699304,011251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now37.9%13.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now39.8%28.9%30.8%
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 Population Density2,490.82,447.493.4
 Land Area45.2161.23,531,905.4
 Water Area0.34.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Odessa, TXWichita, KSUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.9%6.6%5.9%
 Age 5 to 98.6%7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.5%7.2%6.6%
 Age 15 to 174.7%4.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.9%3.8%4.0%
 Age 21 to 246.2%5.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.4%14.8%13.8%
 Age 35 to 4413.5%12.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.4%11.4%12.6%
 Age 55 to 594.9%6.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.4%6.0%6.3%
 Age 65 to 745.9%9.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.6%3.8%4.5%
 Age 85 and over1.3%1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Odessa, TXWichita, KSUnited States
 White30.1%61.9%59.4%
 Black6.1%10.0%12.2%
 Asian1.7%4.8%5.6%
 Native American0.3%0.6%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%0.0%0.2%
 Other0.1%0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.0%4.8%3.2%
 Hispanic60.7%17.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Odessa, TXWichita, KSUnited States
 Married Population50.2%47.5%49.8%
     Currently Married48.2%45.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%1.9%1.8%
 Single Population49.8%52.6%50.2%
 Never Married33.8%33.7%33.8%
 Divorced11.0%13.8%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%5.0%5.6%
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 Household Size2.602.512.60
 Households42,685155,184124,010,992
 Family Households28,58294,24580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.7%28.9%30.5%
     Married couple, no children30.3%41.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households14,10360,93943,255,233
     Single householder, w/children24.5%19.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.5%10.2%10.8%

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Reviews for Odessa    11 Reviews

You need to be a friendly person who likes people, isn't afraid to work hard, and have a strength of character that can handle challenges to make it here. Odessa sits on  More

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Over 3 years ago

I think Odessa is a perfect little west Texas town. There is pride in our homes, pride in our community and pride in our kids. No, it's not a fancy place, but you won't  More

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Over 6 years ago

Listen to me!!! Do not move to this place!! I was born in this dump and couldnt wait to leave! if you are anything but caucassion your opertunities are very very  More

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Reviews for Wichita    59 Reviews

Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want  More

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My comparison is to living in AZ, CO, NE & WY. Wichita is a nice city with a lot to do. It has history, art, live music, breweries, plenty of biking and walking trails.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful  More

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