Odessa

Census-designated place in Buffalo County, Nebraska

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Odessa is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Buffalo County, Nebraska, with 132 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,221 ft (677 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elm Creek, 6.5 miles W.

About Odessa

Odessa is a census-designated place (CDP) in Odessa Township, Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Kearney, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Odessa had a population of 132.

It was named after Odesa, Ukraine.

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Median household income
$39,792
Median home value
$139,600
Median age
47.9
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Odessa, NE population

Odessa had 132 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census132
Density72 per sq mi (28 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Odessa at a glance

StateNebraska (NE)
CountyBuffalo County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population132 (2020)
Land area1.82 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Elevation2,221 ft (677 m)
Coordinates40.6991° N, 99.2544° W
ZIP code68861
Census code (GEOID)3135770

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Odessa

What county is Odessa in?

Odessa is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.

What is the population of Odessa, NE?

132 people lived in Odessa at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Odessa, NE?

The ZIP code of Odessa is 68861.

What is the elevation of Odessa?

2,221 feet (677 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Odessa?

Elm Creek (6.5 mi), Riverdale (7.6 mi), Kearney (9.0 mi), Amherst (9.7 mi), Glenwood (9.9 mi).

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