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Las Vegas, NV vs Odessa, TX

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- Odessa is 0% more densely populated than Las Vegas.
- People are 9.8% more likely to be married in Odessa.
- The Median Age is 7.2 years younger in Odessa.
 Las Vegas, NVOdessa, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock112,640329,725,481
 Female Population49.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock30.738.4
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 Population - 2010584,600  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock90,943285,036,114
 Population - 1990258,295  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock37.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now156.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,490.893.4
 Land Area141.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Las Vegas, NVOdessa, TXUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock5.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Las Vegas, NVOdessa, TXUnited States
 White42.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.1%12.2%
 Asian6.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.7%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock60.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Las Vegas, NVOdessa, TXUnited States
 Married Population45.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock49.8%50.2%
 Never Married35.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.602.60
 Households236,410  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock28,58280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock30.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households88,729  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Las Vegas    346 Reviews

Shows the worst of American behavior and values. Right up there with New Orleans. But there is a bright side. Liberals flock there. Please  More

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I went to Vegas to visit, and didn’t want to leave. Vegas had something for everyone, from the down and out, to the well to do, and everybody gets alone, because nobody  More

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Everything is available here from filipino cuisines to japanese shops to Winco's to themed cafes. However, the city is a little high in crime. Any side of the east side  More

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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 4 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 7 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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