Midland–Odessa
Midland–Odessa, Texas
Midland–Odessa–Andrews, TX Combined Statistical Area | ||
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Top: Downtown Midland in 2007 Bottom: Skyline of Odessa, Texas in 2022 | ||
 Midland–Odessa–Andrews, TX CSA
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| Country |  United States | |
| State |  Texas | |
| Principal cities | Midland Odessa CDT ) | |
Midland–Odessa is a metropolitan area located in The Texas Plains approximately half-way between El Paso and Fort Worth, Texas. This combined statistical area (CSA) is made up of two metropolitan statistical areas (the Midland MSA and the Odessa MSA) and one micropolitan statistical area (Andrews µSA), and comprises four counties: Andrews, Ector, Martin, and Midland counties. The Midland–Odessa area is informally known as The Petroplex.
In the past, the cities of Midland and Odessa experienced a civic rivalry of bitter competition and political intrigue. Since the early 1990s, the nature of the rivalry has changed into one of friendly competition and economic cooperation. The Midland–Odessa area today is marketed as "Two Cities, no Limits."
Communities
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Unincorporated communities
Geography and climate
The Midland–Odessa area, informally known as The Petroplex, akin to the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, is located along Interstate 20 in West Texas in a petroleum rich area called the Permian Basin. The Permian Basin extends into the South Plains region just south of Lubbock, Texas, extending westward into southeastern New Mexico.
Midland–Odessa enjoys a climate typical of the resort cities of the
Combined statistical area
The Midland–Odessa, Texas, combined statistical area (CSA) is made up of two metropolitan statistical areas (MSA) and one micropolitan statistical area totalling four counties. The CSA includes Martin and Midland counties comprising the Midland MSA, Ector County comprising the Odessa MSA, and Andrews County comprising the Andrews micropolitan statistical area.[1] The Midland–Odessa CSA encompasses 2,720 sq mi (7,044 km2) of area, of which 2,713 sq mi (7,027 km2) is land and 6.6 sq mi (18 km2) is water.
Demographics
As of the
The median income for a household in the CSA was $35,117, and the median income for a family was $41,819. Males had a median income of $33,778 versus $23,013 for females. The per capita income for the CSA was $17,700.
Economy
The economy of the area is heavily dependent on the
Transportation
Midland–Odessa is served by Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF), located between the core cities in Terminal and has since been annexed into Midland proper. This airport serves as a regional hub for cities and towns throughout the Permian Basin and as a gateway to Big Bend National Park. Odessa Schlemeyer Airport and Midland Air Park also serve as an option for smaller jets.
The spirit of cooperation can be seen in the Midland Odessa Transportation Alliance (MOTRAN) and its centerpiece project "
2019 shooting spree
Eight people were killed, including the perpetrator, and 25 others were injured in a shooting spree that occurred on Interstate 20, between Midland and Odessa. The shooter was eventually killed by a shootout with the police.[4]
References
- ^ "Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses (OMB Bulletin 23-01)" (CSV). 2023-07-01. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, Not Hispanic or Latino". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ "Households and Families". census.gov. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
- ^ Dennis Romero; Andrew Blankstein; Tom Winter (August 31, 2019). "5 dead, 21 injured after motorist opens fire in Odessa, Texas". NBC News. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
