Omaha, NE

Census Place

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Population

468,267

0.292% 1-year growth

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Ben Sasse

Republican Party

Median Age

35.1

Poverty Rate

14.3%

Median Household Income

$59,266

5.07% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$163,400

4.01% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

243,707

1.01% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, Omaha, NE had a population of 468k people with a median age of 35.1 and a median household income of $59,266. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Omaha, NE grew from 466,903 to 468,267, a 0.292% increase and its median household income grew from $56,406 to $59,266, a 5.07% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Omaha, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.1%), White (Hispanic) (11.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.67%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.06%). NaNk% of the people in Omaha, NE speak a non-English language, and 93.4% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Omaha, NE are University of Nebraska at Omaha (3,402 degrees awarded in 2017), Creighton University (2,534 degrees), and Metropolitan Community College Area (1,551 degrees).

The median property value in Omaha, NE is $163,400, and the homeownership rate is 58.1%. Most people in Omaha, NE commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 18.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Omaha, NE is 2 cars per household.

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United States Nebraska Douglas County, NE Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Nebraska, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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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.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Nebraska across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Douglas County, NE went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 47.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45%), followed by Other (7.72%). The most partisan county was Keya Paha County, NE with 96% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse 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 Popular Vote Over Time

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

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45%)
Republican Party
Other (7.72%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 47.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45%), followed by Other (7.72%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Nebraska.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Douglas County, NE

47.3% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Nebraska

Keya Paha County, NE
96% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hayes County, NE
91.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Grant County, NE
90.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Nebraska was Keya Paha County, NE with 96% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Nebraska colored by their party leaning.

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

Ben Sasse

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse 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, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Omaha, NE is home to a population of 468k people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2018, 10.4% of Omaha, NE residents were born outside of the country (48.8k people).

In 2018, there were 5.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (308k people) in Omaha, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 56.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 52.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Omaha, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
308k ± 2.75k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
56.5k ± 3.3k
White (Hispanic)
52.9k ± 3.49k

14.7%

Hispanic Population

68.7k people

14.7% of the people in Omaha, NE are hispanic (68.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Omaha, NE as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

10.4%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

48.8k people

10.2%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

47.6k people

As of 2018, 10.4% of Omaha, NE residents (48.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Omaha, NE was 10.2%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1

In 2018, the median age of all people in Omaha, NE was 35.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in Omaha, NE are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Omaha, NE residents was 35.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,082 ± 5,262 people
Guatemala
10,155 ± 2,468 people
India
7,129 ± 2,069 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 47,082 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 10,155 and India with 7,129.

Citizenship

93.4%

2018 Citizenship

92.2%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 93.4% of Omaha, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Omaha, NE was 92.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,318 ± 1,021
Gulf War (2001-)
4,994 ± 1,081
Gulf War (1990s)
3,305 ± 778

Omaha, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Omaha, NE is $59,266. In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Omaha, NE was Census Tract 75.14 with a value of $173,846, followed by Census Tract 47 and Census Tract 74.60, with respective values of $167,250 and $160,097.

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,776. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Omaha, NE employs 244k people. The largest industries in Omaha, NE are Health Care & Social Assistance (38,990 people), Retail Trade (27,560 people), and Finance & Insurance (21,899 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($86,381), Public Administration ($64,129), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,032).

Wages

Median Household Income

$59,266

2018 value

± $2,012

5.07%

1 Year Growth

± 4.53%

Households in Omaha, NE have a median annual income of $59,266, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $56,406 in 2017, which represents a 5.07% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Omaha, NE compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$60,738

Average Male Salary in Nebraska

± $2,213

$45,776

Average Female Salary in Nebraska

± $1,637

In 2018, full-time male employees in Nebraska made 1.33 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Nebraska by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Nebraska

Asian
$53,447 ± $12,708
White
$47,839 ± $1,363
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$42,321 ± $18,251

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Nebraska workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.12 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Nebraska.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Nebraska by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.441

2018 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.439

2017 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2018, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.442% growth from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 75.14
Census Tract 47
Census Tract 74.60

In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Omaha, NE was Census Tract 75.14 with a value of $173,846, followed by Census Tract 47 and Census Tract 74.60, with respective values of $167,250 and $160,097.

The following map shows all of the places in Omaha, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Omaha, NE (64.8k out of 454k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
38,704 ± 1,306
Black
15,984 ± 843
Hispanic
14,581 ± 787

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

244k

2018 Value

± 7,139

-1.01%

1 Year decline

± 4.2%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Omaha, NE declined at a rate of -1.01%, from 246k employees to 244k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Omaha, NE, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (28,813 people), Sales & Related Occupations (25,459 people), and Management Occupations (21,449 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Omaha, NE.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Omaha, NE, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (28,813 people), Sales & Related Occupations (25,459 people), and Management Occupations (21,449 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Omaha, NE has an unusually high number of residents working as Legal Occupations (1.35 times higher than expected), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.22 times), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.21 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Omaha, NE, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($82,196), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($68,580), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($66,156).

Industries

Employment by Industries

244k

2018 Value

± 7,139

-1.01%

1 Year decline

± 4.2%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Omaha, NE declined at a rate of -1.01%, from 246k employees to 244k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Omaha, NE, are Health Care & Social Assistance (38,990 people), Retail Trade (27,560 people), and Finance & Insurance (21,899 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Omaha, NE, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (38,990 people), Retail Trade (27,560 people), and Finance & Insurance (21,899 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Omaha, NE has an unusually high number of Finance & Insurance (1.94 times higher than expected), Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.25 times), and Information (1.18 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Omaha, NE, by median earnings, are Utilities ($86,381), Public Administration ($64,129), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,032).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $24.1B, followed by Meat/seafood ($20.7B) and Live animals/fish ($11.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Nebraska.

$149B

2015 Value in Nebraska

$229B

Projected 2045 Value in Nebraska

53.9% growth

In 2015, total outbound Nebraska trade was $149B. This is expected to increase 53.9% to $229B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Most Common Trade Partners

Iowa
$12.4B
Kansas
$9.12B
California
$8.39B

In 2015, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $12.4B, followed by Kansas with $9.12B and California and $8.39B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Omaha, NE awarded 10,384 degrees. The student population of Omaha, NE is skewed towards women, with 19,775 male students and 28,276 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Omaha, NE are White (7,595 and 76.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (567 and 5.74%), Black or African American (548 and 5.55%), and Asian (431 and 4.36%).

The largest universities in Omaha, NE by number of degrees awarded are University of Nebraska at Omaha (3,402 and 32.8%), Creighton University (2,534 and 24.4%), and Metropolitan Community College Area (1,551 and 14.9%).

The most popular majors in Omaha, NE are Registered Nursing (986 and 9.5%), General Business Administration & Management (436 and 4.2%), and General Studies (354 and 3.41%).

The median tuition costs in Omaha, NE are $19,950 for private four year colleges, and $7,942 and $23,332 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
833 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
354 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
219 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Omaha, NE was Registered Nursing with 833 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Nebraska at Omaha
3,402 degrees awarded
Creighton University
2,534 degrees awarded
Metropolitan Community College Area
1,551 degrees awarded

$7,942

Median In-State Public

$19,950

Median Private

In 2017, the Omaha, NE institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Nebraska at Omaha with 3,402 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

3,807

Degrees Awarded to Men

6,577

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 3,807 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Omaha, NE, which is 0.579 times less than the 6,577 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Omaha, NE by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
7,595 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
567 degrees awarded
Black or African American
548 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Omaha, NE were to White students. These 7,595 degrees mean that there were 13.4 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 567 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Omaha, NE was $163,400 in 2018, which is 0.711 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $157,100 to $163,400, a 4.01% increase. The homeownership rate in Omaha, NE is 58.1%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Omaha, NE have an average commute time of 18.3 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Omaha, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$163,400

2018 Median

± $2,741

$157,100

2017 Median

± $2,912

In 2018, the median property value in Omaha, NE grew to to $163,400 from the previous year's value of $157,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Omaha, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Omaha, NE the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

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

$59,266

Median Household Income

± $2,012

185k

Number of Households

± 6,044

In 2018, the median household income of the 185k households in Omaha, NE grew to $59,266 from the previous year's value of $56,406.

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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Omaha, NE 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.

Rent vs Own

58.1%

2018 Homeownership

56.8%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 58.1% of the housing units in Omaha, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Omaha, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

18.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Omaha, NE have a shorter commute time (18.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.796% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
81%
Carpooled
10.1%
Worked At Home
4.08%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Omaha, NE was Drove Alone (81%), followed by those who Carpooled (10.1%) and those who Worked At Home (4.08%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by 1 car.

Health

89.9% of the population of Omaha, NE has health coverage, with 53.7% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 9.82% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.22% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Nebraska was $8,412 in 2014. This is a 3.43% increase from the previous year ($8,133).

Primary care physicians in Douglas County, NE see 934 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.426% decrease from the previous year (938 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1110 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 275 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.5%). Additionally, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Douglas County, NE.

934 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Douglas County, NE

Primary care physicians in Douglas County, NE see an average of 934 patients per year. This represents a 0.426% decrease from the previous year (938 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Douglas County, NE in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,412

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Nebraska

$4,536

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,964

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,956

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Nebraska (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.43%, from $8,133 to $8,412.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

10.1%

Uninsured

53.7%

Employer Coverage

14.3%

Medicaid

9.82%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.22%

Military or VA

Between N/A and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Omaha, NE N/A by N/A from N/A% to 10.1%.

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.