Omaha, NE

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2024 Population

488,837

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Pete Ricketts

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

13.5%

5.88% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$73,201

0.678% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$245,500

6.69% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

253,531

0.00434% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Omaha, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.8% of the residents in Omaha, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Omaha, NE are University of Nebraska at Omaha (3,539 degrees awarded in 2024), Metropolitan Community College Area (2,738 degrees), and Creighton University (2,637 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Omaha, NE was $245,500, and the homeownership rate was 57.4%.

Most people in Omaha, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Omaha, NE was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Omaha, NE is home to a population of 489k people, from which 92.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.9% of Omaha, NE residents were born outside of the country (53.2k people).

In 2024, there were 5.55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (310k people) in Omaha, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 55.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 26.8k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.8%

2024 Citizenship

93%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.8% of Omaha, NE residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Omaha, NE was 93%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Omaha, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Omaha, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
310k ± 1.9k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
55.8k ± 1.41k
Other (Hispanic)
26.8k ± 2.58k

16.2%

Hispanic Population

79.1k people

16.2% of the people in Omaha, NE are hispanic (79.1k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Omaha, NE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,802 ± 5,303 people
Guatemala
13,722 ± 2,866 people
El Salvador
6,860 ± 2,030 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 47,802 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 13,722 and El Salvador with 6,860.

Foreign-Born Population

10.9%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

53.2k people

10.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

51.4k people

As of 2024, 10.9% of Omaha, NE residents (53.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Omaha, NE was 10.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Omaha, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,456 ± 478
Gulf War (2001-)
5,585 ± 520
Gulf War (1990s)
3,391 ± 384

Omaha, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Omaha, NE.

Health

90.7% of the population of Omaha, NE has health coverage, with 51.3% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see 1,343 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,343 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1217 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 294 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 23.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.25%

Uninsured

51.3%

Employer Coverage

15.7%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

1.51%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Omaha, NE declined by 4.58% from 9.69% to 9.25%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Omaha, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Omaha, NE employs 254k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Omaha, NE were Health Care & Social Assistance (38,745 people), Retail Trade (26,370 people), and Educational Services (24,496 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($123,611), Utilities ($98,232), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($74,371).

Employment

Occupations

254k

2024 Value

± 3,839

−0.00434%

1 Year decline

± 2.15%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Omaha, NE declined at a rate of −0.00434%, from 254k employees to 254k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Omaha, NE, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (28,223 people), Management Occupations (25,907 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (23,161 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Omaha, NE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

254k

2024 Value

± 3,839

−0.00434%

1 Year decline

± 2.15%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Omaha, NE declined at a rate of −0.00434%, from 254k employees to 254k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Omaha, NE, are Health Care & Social Assistance (38,745 people), Retail Trade (26,370 people), and Educational Services (24,496 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Omaha, NE, though some of these residents may live in Omaha, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,986

Median earning men ± $887

$42,090

Median earning women ± $728

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,762), Public Administration ($74,000), and Wholesale Trade ($67,963).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,500), Public Administration ($56,208), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,253).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

Y-Axis

2.25%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.03M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.25% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.87%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Omaha, NE. Showing the available data for Nebraska.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.3%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.849%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nebraska

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

Deb Fischer

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Pete Ricketts

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 12, 2023
Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Omaha, NE awarded 11,592 degrees. The student population of Omaha, NE in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 19,435 male students and 27,944 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Omaha, NE are White (7,705 and 68.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1,052 and 9.37%), Two or More Races (822 and 7.32%), and Black or African American (618 and 5.5%).

The largest universities in Omaha, NE by number of degrees awarded are University of Nebraska at Omaha (3,539 and 30.5%), Metropolitan Community College Area (2,738 and 23.6%), and Creighton University (2,637 and 22.7%).

The most popular majors in Omaha, NE are Registered Nursing (1,088 and 9.39%), General Business Administration & Management (545 and 4.7%), and General Studies (347 and 2.99%).

The median tuition costs are $17,633 for private four year colleges, and $9,087 and $27,826 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Omaha, NE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 47,379 (41% men and 59% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 47,379 students enrolled in Omaha, NE, 41% men and 59% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 27,908 records, of which 59.7% were women and 40.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
993 degrees awarded
General Studies
347 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
216 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Omaha, NE was Registered Nursing with 993 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Omaha, NE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Nebraska at Omaha
3,539 degrees awarded
Metropolitan Community College Area
2,738 degrees awarded
Creighton University
2,637 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Nebraska at Omaha with 3,539 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 4,620 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Omaha, NE, which is 0.663 times less than the 6,972 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,705 degrees mean that there were 7.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,052 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,633) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,759) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Omaha, NE was $245,500 in 2024, which is 0.738 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $230,100 to $245,500, a 6.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Omaha, NE is 57.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Omaha, NE have an average commute time of 19.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Omaha, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$245,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$2,353

$115,679

Median Property Taxes

±$2,079

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Omaha, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Omaha, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.4%

Homeownership

2024

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 57.4% of the housing units in Omaha, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Omaha, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$73,201

Median Household Income

± $1,372

202k

Number of Households

± 3,298

In 2024, the median household income of the 202k households in Omaha, NE grew to $73,201 from the previous year's value of $72,708.

The following chart displays the households in Omaha, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Omaha, NE is from Nebraska.

0.447

2024 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.447

2023 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2024, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.182% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (71.8%)
Worked At Home (15.1%)
Carpooled (8.66%)

In 2024, 71.8% of workers in Omaha, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.66%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Omaha, NE have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.25% of the workforce in Omaha, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Omaha, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Omaha, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Omaha, NE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Omaha, NE (64.6k out of 479k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Omaha, NE is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.