Odem is a city in San Patricio County, Texas, United States. Its population was 2,255 at the 2020 census.

History The city was platted in 1909 by John James Welder and David Odem. It was named for Odem, who was the county sheriff.

List of Mayors

Name Term David B. Maldonado 2023-present Virginia “Vicky” Garza 2021-2023 Billy V. Huerta 2007-2021 Jesse Rodriguez Sr. 1981-2007 Stanley Webb III 1977-1981 Johnny G. Niño 1973-1977 David J. Kern 1971-1973 William “W.H” Evans 1967-1971 H.E Odessa 1964-1967

Geography

Odem is located at (27.947773, –97.584169).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1  sq mi (2.9 km), all land.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 2,255 people, 801 households, and 542 families residing in the city. The median age was 39.1 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 18.0% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 91.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 90.0 males age 18 and over.

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.

There were 801 households in Odem, of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 46.1% were married-couple households, 17.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 30.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 901 housing units, of which 11.1% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.0%.

+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census Race Number Percent White 1,310 58.1% Black or African American 15 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native 20 0.9% Asian 4 0.2% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Some other race 296 13.1% Two or more races 610 27.1% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 1,833 81.3%

2000 census As of the census of 2000, 2,499 people, 776 households, and 633 families were residing in the city. The population density was 2,246.0 people/sq mi (869.3/km). The 843 housing units averaged 757.7/sq mi (293.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 73.59% White, 0.20% African American, 0.68% Native American, 23.11% from other races, and 2.44% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 77.91% of the population.

Of the 776 households, 43.9% had children under 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.3% were not families. About 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.22, and the average family size was 3.65.

In the city, the age distribution was 32.5% under 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,090, and for a family was $33,947. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,246. About 18.2% of families and 19.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 22.9% of those age 65 or over. Education The City of Odem is served by the Odem-Edroy Independent School District. - Text list - 2010 map and 2010 list

Del Mar College is the designated community college for all of San Patricio County.Texas Education Code Sec. 130.177. DEL MAR COLLEGE-CORPUS CHRISTI JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.

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