Cities & Towns in Ector County, TX
Ector County, county in Texas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 167,701 inhabitants. The county was created 133 years ago in 1891. Its county seat is Odessa.
There are 3 city/town in Ector County, TX. The largest city of Ector County is Odessa with a population of 125,413. Other cities include, West Odessa population 22,707 and Goldsmith population 277
Odessa
Odessa, The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.
West Odessa
West Odessa, Census designated place
Goldsmith
Goldsmith, City in Ector County, Texas, United States
Sitting atop the vast oil fields of the Permian Basin, Ector County tells the story of Texas oil country. The county was established in 1887 and named for Mathew Ector, a Confederate general. Today, the largest city Odessa serves as the county seat and hub for the area's petroleum industry.
Neighbororing Midland provides corporate offices for energy companies that fuel the economy. Smaller towns like Goldsmith and Gardendale sprung up around pipelines and oil worker camps, though some have dwindled as wells dried up. The tiny but tough community of West Odessa differs from its sister city in its more rural, working class vibe.
Throughout the county, pumpjacks and drilling rigs intermingle with cattle ranches, while roads are dotted with RV camps housing oil field workers. The landscape may appear barren and dry at first glance, but harbors its own stark beauty. Tales of oil barons, cowboys, and roughnecks reveal the adventurous spirit of Ector County's towns. Life here revolves around the highs and lows of oil and cattle, with close-knit communities weathering each boom and bust.
All Ector County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ector County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Goldsmith | City in Ector County, Texas, United States | 277 |
| Odessa | The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas. | 125,413 |
| West Odessa | Census designated place | 22,707 |
