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Odessa, TX vs Erie, PA

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- Erie is 0% more densely populated than Odessa.
- People are 29.3% less likely to be married in Erie.
- The Median Age is 4.4 years older in Erie.
 Odessa, TXErie, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock95,536329,725,481
 Female Population49.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
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 Population - 201099,814  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock103,717285,036,114
 Population - 199089,699  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-8.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now39.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,992.093.4
 Land Area45.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Odessa, TXErie, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Odessa, TXErie, PAUnited States
 White30.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock15.2%12.2%
 Asian1.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Odessa, TXErie, PAUnited States
 Married Population50.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock32.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock64.6%50.2%
 Never Married33.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.4%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.312.60
 Households42,685  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,39580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households14,103  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock30.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.5%  Unlock10.8%
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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Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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