Odessa, Missouri

Odessa is a city in Lafayette County, Missouri, and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 5,300 at the 2010 census.

Odessa, Missouri
City
Odessa, Missouri in 2018
Location of Odessa, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°59′49″N 93°57′18″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyLafayette
Area
 • Total4.13 sq mi (10.69 km2)
 • Land4.10 sq mi (10.61 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation
932 ft (284 m)
Population
 • Total5,300
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
5,246
 • Density1,280.76/sq mi (494.46/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
64076
Area code(s)816
FIPS code29-54038[4]
GNIS feature ID0723697[5]
Websitewww.cityofodessamo.com
The Odessa Ice Cream Company Building was added to the registry of historic places.

History

Odessa was platted in 1878, and named after Odessa, in Ukraine.[6] A post office called Odessa has been in operation since 1879.[7]

The Odessa Ice Cream Company Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.[8]

The Odessa R-VII Bulldogs are the undefeated (15-0) Missouri State High School Athletic Association Class 3 "STATE CHAMPIONS" for the 2019 football season.

Geography

Odessa is located at 38°59′49″N 93°57′18″W.[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.13 square miles (10.70 km2), of which 4.10 square miles (10.62 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.[10]

Odessa is located roughly 45 minutes from downtown Kansas City and approximately three hours from St. Louis.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1880100—
18901,2721,172.0%
19001,44513.6%
19101,5316.0%
19201,78616.7%
19301,8614.2%
19401,8811.1%
19501,9694.7%
19602,0343.3%
19702,83939.6%
19803,0888.8%
19903,69519.7%
20004,81830.4%
20105,30010.0%
Est. 20195,246[3]−1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 5,300 people, 2,077 households, and 1,427 families living in the city. The population density was 1,292.7 inhabitants per square mile (499.1/km2). There were 2,280 housing units at an average density of 556.1 per square mile (214.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 1.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 2,077 households, of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 35.2 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 4,818 people, 1,887 households, and 1,290 families living in the city. The population density was 1,381.7 people per square mile (533.0/km2). There were 2,011 housing units at an average density of 576.7 per square mile (222.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.09% White, 1.18% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73% of the population.

There were 1,887 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,007, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $35,476 versus $23,047 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,455. About 8.4% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Odessa R-7 School District operates two elementary schools, one middle school and Odessa High School.[12]

Odessa has a public library, a branch of the Trails Regional Library.[13]

Government

The City of Odessa is governed by six-member Board of Aldermen (City Council) who represent a total of three different Wards. Aldermen serve alternating two year terms with no limits on how many terms they can serve. Adam Couch is the Mayor and at age 29, he is the youngest Mayor in the history of Odessa. The Mayor serves 2 year terms with no limits on how many terms.

Odessa is a Missouri "Fourth Class" city.

Notable people

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. pp. 183.
  7. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  8. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  11. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. "Odessa R-Vii School District". Greatschools. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
  13. "Locations". Trails Regional Library. Archived from the original on 25 March 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
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