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Omaha Overview

$40,081
PER CAPITA INCOME
$92,630
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,202
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,335
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
489,201
TOTAL POPULATION
243,241
MALE POPULATION
245,960
FEMALE POPULATION
98.89
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.12
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
266,796
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Omaha Area Codes

Income in Omaha

Income Overview in Omaha

Per Capita Income in Omaha is $40,081, while median incomes of families and households are $92,630 and $70,202 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income489,201$40,081
Median Family Income115,277$92,630
Mean Family Income115,277$122,476
Median Household Income197,842$70,202
Mean Household Income197,842$97,761
Income Deficit115,277$10,335
Wage / Income Gap (%)489,20123.69%
Wage / Income Gap ($)489,20176.31¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index489,2010.48

Earnings by Sex in Omaha

Average Earnings in Omaha are $41,797, $47,028 for men and $35,889 for women, a difference of 23.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Omaha
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male146,285 (52.5%)$47,028
Female132,545 (47.5%)$35,889
Total278,830 (100.0%)$41,797

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Omaha

The most common earnings brackets in Omaha are $100,000+ for men (23,713 | 16.2%) and $100,000+ for women (11,311 | 8.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Omaha
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less7,289 (5.0%)6,762 (5.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9994,595 (3.1%)5,394 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4994,301 (2.9%)5,580 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,992 (2.1%)4,261 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,649 (2.5%)5,027 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9993,154 (2.2%)3,618 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4993,257 (2.2%)4,168 (3.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,292 (1.6%)3,481 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4993,386 (2.3%)3,738 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9994,370 (3.0%)5,203 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9996,843 (4.7%)8,742 (6.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9998,574 (5.9%)8,844 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9996,775 (4.6%)7,329 (5.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9997,884 (5.4%)6,892 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9997,363 (5.0%)7,149 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9997,608 (5.2%)5,671 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99913,107 (9.0%)11,093 (8.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9999,643 (6.6%)7,717 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99915,490 (10.6%)10,565 (8.0%)
$100,000+23,713 (16.2%)11,311 (8.5%)
Total146,285 (100.0%)132,545 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Omaha

Average earnings in Omaha are $54,873 for men and $42,966 for women, a difference of 21.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $90,556, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,551. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,425, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,865.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Omaha
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,551$26,865
High School Diploma$39,562$29,660
College or Associate's Degree$52,860$36,256
Bachelor's Degree$69,547$53,088
Graduate Degree$90,556$68,425
Total$54,873$42,966

Family Income in Omaha

Family Income Brackets in Omaha

According to the Omaha family income data, there are 25,591 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,190 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Omaha
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,7672.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992,1901.9%
$15,000 to $24,9994,4963.9%
$25,000 to $34,9996,2255.4%
$35,000 to $49,99910,7219.3%
$50,000 to $74,99918,44416.0%
$75,000 to $99,99917,06114.8%
$100,000 to $149,99925,59122.2%
$150,000 to $199,99912,68011.0%
$200,000+14,98613.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Omaha

4-person families (19,223 | 16.7%) account for the highest median family income in Omaha with $117,260 per family, while 2-person families (53,362 | 46.3%) have the highest median income of $41,726 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Omaha
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families53,362 (46.3%)$83,453
3-Person Families24,548 (21.3%)$91,163
4-Person Families19,223 (16.7%)$117,260
5-Person Families11,196 (9.7%)$103,420
6-Person Families4,129 (3.6%)$103,212
7+ Person Families2,819 (2.5%)$88,836
Total115,277 (100.0%)$92,630

Family Income by Number of Earners in Omaha

The median family income in Omaha is $92,630, with families comprising 3+ earners (14,664) having the highest median family income of $131,467, while families with no earners (12,291) have the lowest median family income of $52,195, accounting for 12.7% and 10.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Omaha
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners12,291 (10.7%)$52,195
1 Earner34,979 (30.3%)$59,919
2 Earners53,343 (46.3%)$112,546
3+ Earners14,664 (12.7%)$131,467
Total115,277 (100.0%)$92,630

Household Income in Omaha

Household Income Brackets in Omaha

With 35,612 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Omaha, accounting for 18.0% of all households. In contrast, only 8,112 households (4.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Omaha
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010,0905.1%
$10,000 to $14,9998,1124.1%
$15,000 to $24,99913,6516.9%
$25,000 to $34,99916,0258.1%
$35,000 to $49,99921,96011.1%
$50,000 to $74,99935,61218.0%
$75,000 to $99,99925,71913.0%
$100,000 to $149,99934,22717.3%
$150,000 to $199,99915,2347.7%
$200,000+17,4108.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Omaha

The median household income in Omaha is $70,202, with the highest median household income of $86,658 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 66,450 households (33.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,252, with 11,364 households (5.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Omaha
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years11,364 (5.7%)$37,252
25 to 44 Years75,765 (38.3%)$75,010
45 to 64 Years66,450 (33.6%)$86,658
65+ Years44,263 (22.4%)$53,784
Total197,842 (100.0%)$70,202

Poverty in Omaha

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Omaha

With 11.5% poverty level for males and 13.4% for females among the residents of Omaha, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 694 males (19.4%) and 5,088 females (23.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Omaha
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,867 (16.9%)2,546 (15.9%)
5 Years694 (19.4%)582 (17.4%)
6 to 11 Years3,413 (17.9%)3,321 (17.1%)
12 to 14 Years1,334 (13.0%)1,415 (14.3%)
15 Years353 (9.6%)628 (16.7%)
16 and 17 Years749 (11.6%)567 (9.5%)
18 to 24 Years3,565 (16.2%)5,088 (23.1%)
25 to 34 Years3,542 (9.4%)5,533 (15.3%)
35 to 44 Years2,948 (8.9%)3,532 (11.0%)
45 to 54 Years2,717 (9.8%)2,731 (10.0%)
55 to 64 Years3,140 (11.4%)2,735 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,460 (7.7%)1,889 (8.6%)
75 Years and over571 (5.7%)1,816 (12.2%)
Total27,353 (11.5%)32,383 (13.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Omaha

According to the poverty statistics in Omaha, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.3% of males and 91.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Omaha
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14,138 (83.1%)13,460 (84.1%)
5 Years2,884 (80.6%)2,757 (82.6%)
6 to 11 Years15,597 (82.1%)16,117 (82.9%)
12 to 14 Years8,898 (87.0%)8,451 (85.7%)
15 Years3,317 (90.4%)3,123 (83.3%)
16 and 17 Years5,701 (88.4%)5,423 (90.5%)
18 to 24 Years18,478 (83.8%)16,914 (76.9%)
25 to 34 Years34,086 (90.6%)30,719 (84.7%)
35 to 44 Years30,224 (91.1%)28,704 (89.0%)
45 to 54 Years25,007 (90.2%)24,504 (90.0%)
55 to 64 Years24,381 (88.6%)25,787 (90.4%)
65 to 74 Years17,530 (92.3%)20,010 (91.4%)
75 Years and over9,458 (94.3%)13,030 (87.8%)
Total209,699 (88.5%)208,999 (86.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Omaha

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Omaha show that 4.1% or 3,354 of the total 81,896 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 15.5%, comprising of 147 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.5%, which includes 1,108 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Omaha
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children44,019 (97.5%)1,108 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children24,890 (95.9%)1,071 (4.1%)
3 or 4 Children8,829 (89.6%)1,028 (10.4%)
5 or more Children804 (84.5%)147 (15.5%)
Total78,542 (95.9%)3,354 (4.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Omaha

According to the poverty data in Omaha, 13.0% or 1,353 single-father households and 21.2% or 4,873 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 800 households (16.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,347 households (47.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Omaha
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children466 (10.2%)540 (7.3%)
1 or 2 Children800 (16.1%)2,775 (22.5%)
3 or 4 Children77 (11.5%)1,347 (47.8%)
5 or more Children10 (6.4%)211 (46.4%)
Total1,353 (13.0%)4,873 (21.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Omaha

The poverty data for Omaha shows that 3,354 of the married-couple family households (4.1%) and 6,226 of the single-parent households (18.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 147 households (15.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,424 household (40.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Omaha
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,108 (2.5%)1,006 (8.4%)
1 or 2 Children1,071 (4.1%)3,575 (20.6%)
3 or 4 Children1,028 (10.4%)1,424 (40.8%)
5 or more Children147 (15.5%)221 (36.1%)
Total3,354 (4.1%)6,226 (18.6%)

Race in Omaha

The most populous races in Omaha are White / Caucasian (349,548 | 71.5%), Hispanic or Latino (72,164 | 14.7%), and Black / African American (58,246 | 11.9%).
Race in Omaha
Race# Population% Population
Asian19,8794.1%
Black / African American58,24611.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific1780.0%
Hispanic or Latino72,16414.7%
Native / Alaskan3,1640.6%
White / Caucasian349,54871.5%
Two or more Races38,9308.0%
Some other Race19,2563.9%
Total489,201100.0%

Ancestry in Omaha

The most populous ancestries reported in Omaha are German (120,134 | 24.6%), Irish (63,140 | 12.9%), Mexican (54,885 | 11.2%), English (40,467 | 8.3%), and Italian (19,330 | 4.0%), together accounting for 60.9% of all Omaha residents.
Ancestry in Omaha
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan3610.1%
African3,0400.6%
Alaska Native160.0%
Alaskan Athabascan570.0%
Albanian400.0%
Aleut290.0%
Alsatian30.0%
American13,8822.8%
Apache1080.0%
Arab2,3800.5%
Arapaho930.0%
Argentinean1160.0%
Armenian930.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac120.0%
Australian1520.0%
Austrian1,0400.2%
Bangladeshi970.0%
Barbadian60.0%
Basque420.0%
Belgian8230.2%
Belizean100.0%
Bhutanese1,2970.3%
Blackfeet2050.0%
Bolivian300.0%
Brazilian710.0%
British2,0940.4%
British West Indian10.0%
Bulgarian1090.0%
Burmese1,7660.4%
Cajun360.0%
Cambodian180.0%
Canadian5090.1%
Cape Verdean100.0%
Carpatho Rusyn270.0%
Celtic90.0%
Central American8,2531.7%
Central American Indian4200.1%
Cherokee1,2030.3%
Chickasaw460.0%
Chilean7210.2%
Chinese460.0%
Chippewa750.0%
Choctaw2590.1%
Colombian6120.1%
Comanche1320.0%
Costa Rican1190.0%
Cree100.0%
Creek390.0%
Croatian9760.2%
Crow120.0%
Cuban1,0020.2%
Czech15,8703.2%
Czechoslovakian1,1550.2%
Danish8,6811.8%
Dominican3040.1%
Dutch6,6921.4%
Eastern European9200.2%
Ecuadorian1090.0%
Egyptian2720.1%
English40,4678.3%
Estonian260.0%
Ethiopian1830.0%
European7,9711.6%
Fijian100.0%
Filipino3320.1%
Finnish6420.1%
French9,3561.9%
French American Indian150.0%
French Canadian1,4350.3%
German120,13424.6%
German Russian3160.1%
Ghanaian1140.0%
Greek1,2480.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro4220.1%
Guatemalan3,7330.8%
Guyanese380.0%
Haitian610.0%
Honduran1,3340.3%
Hopi310.0%
Hungarian1,2790.3%
Icelander1770.0%
Indian (Asian)2,7980.6%
Indonesian5,1291.1%
Inupiat120.0%
Iranian4790.1%
Iraqi1720.0%
Irish63,14012.9%
Iroquois80.0%
Israeli250.0%
Italian19,3304.0%
Jamaican3190.1%
Japanese780.0%
Jordanian740.0%
Kenyan1220.0%
Korean2,4980.5%
Laotian1470.0%
Latvian1760.0%
Lebanese7660.2%
Lithuanian1,0610.2%
Luxembourger2910.1%
Macedonian240.0%
Malaysian1200.0%
Maltese710.0%
Mexican54,88511.2%
Mexican American Indian7250.2%
Mongolian30.0%
Moroccan190.0%
Native Hawaiian2450.1%
Navajo1670.0%
New Zealander110.0%
Nicaraguan3270.1%
Nigerian7000.1%
Northern European7320.2%
Norwegian9,4611.9%
Osage120.0%
Pakistani1,1300.2%
Palestinian720.0%
Panamanian600.0%
Paraguayan90.0%
Pennsylvania German1920.0%
Peruvian2720.1%
Polish16,6083.4%
Portuguese3160.1%
Potawatomi310.0%
Pueblo260.0%
Puerto Rican2,2340.5%
Romanian2770.1%
Russian2,1010.4%
Salvadoran2,6800.5%
Samoan970.0%
Scandinavian2,2000.4%
Scotch-Irish2,9670.6%
Scottish7,7531.6%
Seminole730.0%
Serbian2090.0%
Sierra Leonean790.0%
Sioux1,4210.3%
Slavic2820.1%
Slovak2750.1%
Slovene2020.0%
Somali1,6700.3%
South African1100.0%
South American2,3260.5%
South American Indian90.0%
Spaniard7510.2%
Spanish5310.1%
Spanish American130.0%
Sri Lankan1,7650.4%
Subsaharan African11,4502.3%
Sudanese3,1850.6%
Swedish14,1272.9%
Swiss1,5070.3%
Syrian4380.1%
Taiwanese680.0%
Thai4,1140.8%
Tlingit-Haida230.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1090.0%
Turkish1670.0%
Ukrainian6630.1%
Ute80.0%
Venezuelan4170.1%
Vietnamese840.0%
Welsh2,2940.5%
West Indian670.0%
Yaqui70.0%
Yugoslavian2340.1%
Zimbabwean630.0%
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Immigrants in Omaha

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Omaha came from Latin America (24,667 | 5.0%), Central America (22,290 | 4.6%), Mexico (16,543 | 3.4%), Asia (16,357 | 3.3%), and Africa (7,449 | 1.5%), together accounting for 17.8% of all Omaha residents.
Immigrants in Omaha
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan4170.1%
Africa7,4491.5%
Argentina260.0%
Asia16,3573.3%
Australia900.0%
Austria50.0%
Bangladesh250.0%
Barbados80.0%
Belarus1150.0%
Belgium120.0%
Belize560.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1200.0%
Brazil1330.0%
Bulgaria180.0%
Cambodia60.0%
Cameroon2090.0%
Canada8940.2%
Caribbean7360.2%
Central America22,2904.6%
Chile2710.1%
China1,9870.4%
Colombia5160.1%
Congo430.0%
Costa Rica450.0%
Croatia200.0%
Cuba5350.1%
Czechoslovakia610.0%
Dominican Republic970.0%
Eastern Africa2,3980.5%
Eastern Asia2,8770.6%
Eastern Europe1,2170.3%
Ecuador230.0%
Egypt3600.1%
El Salvador1,6870.3%
England2160.0%
Ethiopia3060.1%
Europe2,9900.6%
France1610.0%
Germany5550.1%
Ghana1940.0%
Greece660.0%
Guatemala2,9680.6%
Honduras8000.2%
Hong Kong1070.0%
Hungary540.0%
India2,8860.6%
Indonesia1070.0%
Iran3200.1%
Iraq1780.0%
Ireland120.0%
Israel600.0%
Italy2040.0%
Jamaica890.0%
Japan2070.0%
Jordan1470.0%
Kazakhstan310.0%
Kenya3670.1%
Korea6830.1%
Kuwait190.0%
Laos700.0%
Latin America24,6675.0%
Latvia660.0%
Lebanon320.0%
Lithuania540.0%
Malaysia700.0%
Mexico16,5433.4%
Micronesia140.0%
Middle Africa3160.1%
Morocco190.0%
Nepal8880.2%
Netherlands250.0%
Nicaragua1600.0%
Nigeria3910.1%
North Macedonia110.0%
Northern Africa1,4920.3%
Northern Europe5180.1%
Oceania1370.0%
Pakistan770.0%
Panama250.0%
Peru2550.1%
Philippines8440.2%
Poland2280.1%
Portugal140.0%
Romania550.0%
Russia1350.0%
Saudi Arabia1000.0%
Scotland270.0%
Sierra Leone960.0%
Somalia8170.2%
South Africa2490.1%
South America1,6410.3%
South Central Asia5,7731.2%
South Eastern Asia6,9311.4%
Southern Europe4530.1%
Spain1690.0%
Sri Lanka240.0%
Sudan1,0770.2%
Switzerland160.0%
Syria1070.0%
Taiwan2860.1%
Thailand1,8680.4%
Trinidad and Tobago30.0%
Turkey850.0%
Uganda600.0%
Ukraine1880.0%
Uzbekistan130.0%
Venezuela4080.1%
Vietnam1,0980.2%
Western Africa2,1670.4%
Western Asia7760.2%
Western Europe8020.2%
Zaire640.0%
Zimbabwe1010.0%
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Sex and Age in Omaha

Sex and Age in Omaha

The most populous age groups in Omaha are 25 to 29 Years (19,658 | 8.1%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (18,615 | 7.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Omaha
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17,339 (7.1%)16,219 (6.6%)
5 to 9 Years16,030 (6.6%)16,386 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Years17,426 (7.2%)16,668 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Years17,046 (7.0%)16,714 (6.8%)
20 to 24 Years17,581 (7.2%)17,504 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Years19,658 (8.1%)18,615 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Years18,903 (7.8%)17,702 (7.2%)
35 to 39 Years18,099 (7.4%)17,060 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Years15,647 (6.4%)15,217 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years13,658 (5.6%)13,512 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years14,368 (5.9%)13,774 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years13,462 (5.5%)14,249 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years14,295 (5.9%)14,376 (5.8%)
65 to 69 Years10,745 (4.4%)12,097 (4.9%)
70 to 74 Years8,498 (3.5%)10,023 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years4,588 (1.9%)6,305 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years3,189 (1.3%)4,383 (1.8%)
85 Years and over2,709 (1.1%)5,156 (2.1%)
Total243,241 (100.0%)245,960 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Omaha

Median Family Size in Omaha

The median family size in Omaha is 3.16 persons per family, with married-couple families (81,896 | 71.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.23 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (10,398 | 9.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.77 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Omaha
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple81,896 (71.0%)3.23
Single Male/Father10,398 (9.0%)2.77
Single Female/Mother22,983 (19.9%)3.09
Total Families115,277 (100.0%)3.16

Median Household Size in Omaha

The median household size in Omaha is 2.41 persons per household, with single female/mother households (22,983 | 11.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.33 persons per household. non-family households (82,565 | 41.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Omaha
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple81,896 (41.4%)3.26
Single Male/Father10,398 (5.3%)3.13
Single Female/Mother22,983 (11.6%)3.33
Non-family82,565 (41.7%)1.24
Total Households197,842 (100.0%)2.41

Household Size by Marriage Status in Omaha

Out of a total of 197,842 households in Omaha, 115,277 (58.3%) are family households, while 82,565 (41.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 49,556, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 67,599.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Omaha
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-67,599 (34.2%)
2-Person Households49,556 (25.1%)12,631 (6.4%)
3-Person Households25,210 (12.7%)1,594 (0.8%)
4-Person Households20,365 (10.3%)502 (0.3%)
5-Person Households12,059 (6.1%)149 (0.1%)
6-Person Households4,883 (2.5%)43 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3,204 (1.6%)47 (0.0%)
Total115,277 (58.3%)82,565 (41.7%)

Female Fertility in Omaha

Fertility by Age in Omaha

Average fertility rate in Omaha is 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 109.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Omaha
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years205 (2.7%)12.0
20 to 34 years5,871 (76.8%)109.0
35 to 50 years1,572 (20.5%)32.0
Total7,648 (100.0%)64.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Omaha

65.1% of women with births (7,648) in Omaha are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 72.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 15.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Omaha
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years57 (27.8%)148 (72.2%)
20 to 34 years3,599 (61.3%)2,272 (38.7%)
35 to 50 years1,325 (84.3%)247 (15.7%)
Total4,979 (65.1%)2,669 (34.9%)

Fertility by Education in Omaha

Average fertility rate in Omaha is 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 88.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 27.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Omaha
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,007 (13.2%)50.0
High School Diploma1,777 (23.2%)88.0
College or Associate's Degree2,125 (27.8%)61.0
Bachelor's Degree1,710 (22.4%)58.0
Graduate Degree1,029 (13.5%)68.0
Total7,648 (100.0%)64.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Omaha

34.9% of women with births in Omaha are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 98.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 55.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Omaha
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School572 (56.8%)435 (43.2%)
High School Diploma784 (44.1%)993 (55.9%)
College or Associate's Degree1,184 (55.7%)941 (44.3%)
Bachelor's Degree1,428 (83.5%)282 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree1,016 (98.7%)13 (1.3%)
Total4,979 (65.1%)2,669 (34.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Omaha

Employment by Class of Employer in Omaha

Among the 251,518 employed individuals in Omaha, private company employees (173,294 | 68.9%), not-for-profit organizations (27,574 | 11.0%), and local government employees (14,393 | 5.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Omaha
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees173,29468.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)9,0963.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)11,5694.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations27,57411.0%
Local Government Employees14,3935.7%
State Government Employees8,7833.5%
Federal Government Employees6,5782.6%
Unpaid Family Workers2310.1%
Total251,518100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Omaha

According to the labor force statistics for Omaha, out of the total population over 16 years of age (381,682), 69.9% or 266,796 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 11,205 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 86.8% or 57,308 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.3% or 2,073 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Omaha
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years14,496 (55.1%)2,073 (14.3%)
20 to 24 Years28,629 (81.6%)1,718 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years32,915 (86.0%)1,218 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Years31,444 (85.9%)786 (2.5%)
35 to 44 Years57,308 (86.8%)1,662 (2.9%)
45 to 54 Years47,181 (85.3%)1,793 (3.8%)
55 to 59 Years21,033 (75.9%)736 (3.5%)
60 to 64 Years18,780 (65.5%)751 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years12,905 (31.2%)361 (2.8%)
75 Years and over2,001 (7.6%)108 (5.4%)
Total266,796 (69.9%)11,205 (4.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Omaha

According to labor force statistics for Omaha, 82.6% of individuals (208,643) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (252,595) are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 6,885 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.4% or 91,775 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.2% or 1,219 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Omaha
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School16,929 (68.0%)1,793 (7.2%)
High School Diploma37,470 (73.9%)2,434 (4.8%)
College / Associate Degree62,518 (84.1%)2,379 (3.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher91,775 (89.4%)2,156 (2.1%)
Total208,643 (82.6%)8,336 (3.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Omaha

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Omaha are Community & Social Service (29,741 | 11.7%), Management (25,955 | 10.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (18,204 | 7.1%), Business & Financial (17,885 | 7.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (16,824 | 6.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Omaha

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Omaha, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.9%), Computers & Mathematics (75.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (73.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.9%), Health Technologists (75.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Omaha
OccupationMaleFemale
Management15,081 (58.1%)10,874 (41.9%)
Business & Financial8,757 (49.0%)9,128 (51.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science13,396 (73.6%)4,808 (26.4%)
Computers & Mathematics8,132 (75.4%)2,654 (24.6%)
Architecture & Engineering3,683 (85.9%)606 (14.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,581 (50.5%)1,548 (49.5%)
Community & Social Service 9,934 (33.4%)19,807 (66.6%)
Education, Arts & Media1,446 (31.3%)3,175 (68.7%)
Legal Services & Support1,838 (50.5%)1,800 (49.5%)
Education Instruction & Library4,286 (26.1%)12,133 (73.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,364 (46.7%)2,699 (53.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,886 (23.1%)12,938 (76.9%)
Health Technologists3,107 (24.3%)9,673 (75.7%)
Total (Category)51,054 (47.0%)57,555 (53.0%)
Total (Overall)133,296 (52.4%)121,287 (47.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Omaha are Food Preparation & Serving (13,779 | 5.4%), Healthcare Support (8,183 | 3.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (7,411 | 2.9%), Personal Care & Service (6,827 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (4,143 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Omaha

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Omaha, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (85.1%), Security & Protection (78.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (74.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.8%), Personal Care & Service (75.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Omaha
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,246 (15.2%)6,937 (84.8%)
Security & Protection3,258 (78.6%)885 (21.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,821 (74.2%)633 (25.8%)
Law Enforcement1,437 (85.1%)252 (14.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving6,469 (46.9%)7,310 (53.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4,364 (58.9%)3,047 (41.1%)
Personal Care & Service1,687 (24.7%)5,140 (75.3%)
Total (Category)17,024 (42.2%)23,319 (57.8%)
Total (Overall)133,296 (52.4%)121,287 (47.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Omaha are Office & Administration (29,711 | 11.7%), and Sales & Related (23,856 | 9.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Omaha

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Omaha
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related12,519 (52.5%)11,337 (47.5%)
Office & Administration9,303 (31.3%)20,408 (68.7%)
Total (Category)21,822 (40.7%)31,745 (59.3%)
Total (Overall)133,296 (52.4%)121,287 (47.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Omaha are Construction & Extraction (13,422 | 5.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,099 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (733 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Omaha

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Omaha
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry589 (80.3%)144 (19.7%)
Construction & Extraction13,005 (96.9%)417 (3.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5,920 (97.1%)179 (2.9%)
Total (Category)19,514 (96.4%)740 (3.6%)
Total (Overall)133,296 (52.4%)121,287 (47.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Omaha are Production (14,393 | 5.7%), Material Moving (9,624 | 3.8%), and Transportation (7,793 | 3.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Omaha

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Omaha
OccupationMaleFemale
Production9,465 (65.8%)4,928 (34.2%)
Transportation6,723 (86.3%)1,070 (13.7%)
Material Moving7,694 (79.9%)1,930 (20.1%)
Total (Category)23,882 (75.1%)7,928 (24.9%)
Total (Overall)133,296 (52.4%)121,287 (47.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Omaha

Employment Industries in Omaha

The major employment industries in Omaha include Health Care & Social Assistance (38,556 | 15.1%), Retail Trade (26,676 | 10.5%), Educational Services (23,424 | 9.2%), Finance & Insurance (21,848 | 8.6%), and Manufacturing (20,957 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Omaha

Employment Industries by Sex in Omaha

The Omaha industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.1%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (90.8%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (82.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.7%), Educational Services (67.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (55.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Omaha
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,535 (82.0%)336 (18.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction59 (90.8%)6 (9.2%)
Construction17,480 (91.1%)1,705 (8.9%)
Manufacturing13,994 (66.8%)6,963 (33.2%)
Wholesale Trade4,416 (76.5%)1,358 (23.5%)
Retail Trade14,974 (56.1%)11,702 (43.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing9,870 (80.4%)2,409 (19.6%)
Utilities1,719 (80.7%)411 (19.3%)
Information2,605 (56.5%)2,005 (43.5%)
Finance & Insurance10,734 (49.1%)11,114 (50.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,040 (49.0%)2,121 (51.0%)
Professional & Scientific11,880 (57.4%)8,803 (42.6%)
Enterprise Management212 (51.2%)202 (48.8%)
Administrative & Support6,522 (53.7%)5,624 (46.3%)
Educational Services7,597 (32.4%)15,827 (67.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8,605 (22.3%)29,951 (77.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,622 (56.7%)2,001 (43.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services7,646 (44.7%)9,444 (55.3%)
Public Administration4,200 (58.8%)2,938 (41.2%)
Total133,296 (52.4%)121,287 (47.6%)

Education in Omaha

School Enrollment in Omaha

The most common levels of schooling among the 130,062 students in Omaha are high school (27,842 | 21.4%), college / undergraduate (26,687 | 20.5%), and middle school (25,765 | 19.8%).
School Enrollment in Omaha
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7,3765.7%
Kindergarten6,6675.1%
Elementary School25,03719.3%
Middle School25,76519.8%
High School27,84221.4%
College / Undergraduate26,68720.5%
Graduate / Professional10,6888.2%
Total130,062100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Omaha

Out of a total of 130,062 students who are enrolled in schools in Omaha, 29,784 (22.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 100,278 (77.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,444 (47.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 16,505 (85.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Omaha
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,726 (52.7%)2,444 (47.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old24,308 (80.3%)5,971 (19.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds27,102 (81.4%)6,191 (18.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds16,505 (85.2%)2,861 (14.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7,251 (71.1%)2,950 (28.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9,902 (65.2%)5,273 (34.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7,451 (76.4%)2,297 (23.6%)
35 Years and over4,970 (72.8%)1,860 (27.2%)
Total100,278 (77.1%)29,784 (22.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Omaha

Business (30,334 | 21.9%), education (16,890 | 12.2%), science & technology (14,428 | 10.4%), bio, nature & agricultural (10,019 | 7.2%), and arts & humanities (9,627 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 138,666 individuals in Omaha who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Omaha
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5,9664.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural10,0197.2%
Physical & Health Sciences3,8022.7%
Psychology6,5064.7%
Social Sciences8,1275.9%
Engineering6,0064.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,6101.2%
Science & Technology14,42810.4%
Business30,33421.9%
Education16,89012.2%
Literature & Languages5,5234.0%
Liberal Arts & History6,7664.9%
Visual & Performing Arts5,5774.0%
Communications7,4855.4%
Arts & Humanities9,6276.9%
Total138,666100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Omaha

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Omaha

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Omaha are males with 2 vehicles (58,927, accounting for 44.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (51,807, making up 50.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Omaha
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,228 (2.5%)3,071 (2.6%)
1 Vehicle27,504 (20.9%)29,950 (25.4%)
2 Vehicles58,927 (44.9%)51,807 (44.0%)
3 Vehicles25,856 (19.7%)21,037 (17.9%)
4 Vehicles11,306 (8.6%)8,777 (7.4%)
5 or more Vehicles4,547 (3.5%)3,131 (2.7%)
Total131,368 (100.0%)117,773 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Omaha

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Omaha are 15 to 19 minutes (50,524 commuters, 22.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (41,903 commuters, 18.8%), and 10 to 14 minutes (41,598 commuters, 18.7%).
Commute Time in Omaha
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5,1182.3%
5 to 9 Minutes27,33212.3%
10 to 14 Minutes41,59818.7%
15 to 19 Minutes50,52422.7%
20 to 24 Minutes41,90318.8%
25 to 29 Minutes16,7067.5%
30 to 34 Minutes21,8099.8%
35 to 39 Minutes2,9451.3%
40 to 44 Minutes2,7221.2%
45 to 59 Minutes5,4662.5%
60 to 89 Minutes4,1521.9%
90 or more Minutes2,1991.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Omaha

The most common commute times in Omaha are 15 to 19 minutes (27,387 commuters, 23.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (23,137 commuters, 22.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Omaha
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,559 (2.2%)2,559 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes12,773 (10.8%)14,559 (14.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes20,656 (17.4%)20,942 (20.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes27,387 (23.1%)23,137 (22.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes23,189 (19.6%)18,714 (18.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes9,639 (8.1%)7,067 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes12,103 (10.2%)9,706 (9.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,844 (1.6%)1,101 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,685 (1.4%)1,037 (1.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,074 (2.6%)2,392 (2.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,329 (2.0%)1,823 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes1,294 (1.1%)905 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Omaha

The most frequent times of departure to work in Omaha are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (17,938, 15.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (17,707, 17.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Omaha
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5,061 (4.3%)2,360 (2.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM3,125 (2.6%)1,948 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM5,772 (4.9%)3,987 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM10,651 (9.0%)6,670 (6.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM13,904 (11.7%)9,744 (9.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM17,938 (15.1%)15,461 (14.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM15,823 (13.4%)17,707 (17.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM11,608 (9.8%)12,269 (11.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5,804 (4.9%)6,669 (6.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6,200 (5.2%)7,205 (6.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,991 (2.5%)3,311 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,799 (1.5%)1,565 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM9,084 (7.7%)8,019 (7.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM8,772 (7.4%)7,027 (6.8%)
Total118,532 (100.0%)103,942 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Omaha

Occupancy by Ownership in Omaha

Of the total 197,842 dwellings in Omaha, owner-occupied units account for 114,534 (57.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 83,308 (42.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Omaha
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units114,53457.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units83,30842.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units197,842100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Omaha

Occupancy by Household Size in Omaha
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household67,59934.2%
2-Person Household62,18731.4%
3-Person Household26,80413.6%
4+ Person Household41,25220.8%
Total Housing Units197,842100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Omaha

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Omaha
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household27,801 (41.1%)39,798 (58.9%)
2-Person Household40,816 (65.6%)21,371 (34.4%)
3-Person Household16,620 (62.0%)10,184 (38.0%)
4+ Person Household29,297 (71.0%)11,955 (29.0%)
Total Housing Units114,534 (57.9%)83,308 (42.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Omaha

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Omaha
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School6,400 (43.3%)8,392 (56.7%)
High School Diploma19,194 (50.1%)19,147 (49.9%)
College/Associate Degree34,032 (54.1%)28,923 (45.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher54,908 (67.2%)26,846 (32.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Omaha

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Omaha
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years49,55325.1%
35 to 44 Years37,57619.0%
45 to 54 Years32,17216.3%
55 to 64 Years34,27817.3%
65 to 74 Years26,53013.4%
75 to 84 Years12,5406.3%
85 Years and Over5,1932.6%
Total197,842100.0%

Housing Finances in Omaha

Median Income by Occupancy in Omaha

Median Income by Occupancy in Omaha
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied114,534 (57.9%)$96,537
Renter-Occupied83,308 (42.1%)$45,026
Average197,842 (100.0%)$70,202

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Omaha

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Omaha
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,950 (1.7%)4,603 (5.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999898 (0.8%)2,606 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,744 (1.5%)6,331 (7.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,165 (1.9%)4,196 (5.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,484 (2.2%)4,772 (5.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,888 (5.1%)10,060 (12.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9998,890 (7.8%)13,044 (15.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99918,411 (16.1%)17,209 (20.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99916,863 (14.7%)8,793 (10.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99925,808 (22.5%)8,432 (10.1%)
$150,000 or more29,433 (25.7%)3,262 (3.9%)
Total114,534 (100.0%)83,308 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Omaha

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Omaha
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,002 (1.8%)1,804 (2.2%)
$300 to $4996,567 (5.7%)2,030 (2.4%)
$500 to $79917,961 (15.7%)11,009 (13.2%)
$800 to $99911,061 (9.7%)17,378 (20.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49929,308 (25.6%)33,728 (40.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99924,568 (21.4%)11,544 (13.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49910,544 (9.2%)2,434 (2.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9996,076 (5.3%)395 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more6,447 (5.6%)1,033 (1.2%)
Total114,534 (100.0%)83,308 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Omaha

Housing Structures in Omaha

Housing Structures in Omaha
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached129,14065.3%
Single Unit, Attached7,8514.0%
2 Unit Apartments2,4691.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,9782.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments11,2025.7%
10 or more Apartments41,77521.1%
Mobile Home / Other1,4270.7%
Total197,842100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Omaha

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Omaha
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached106,657 (82.6%)22,483 (17.4%)
Single Unit, Attached4,079 (52.0%)3,772 (48.0%)
2 Unit Apartments311 (12.6%)2,158 (87.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments370 (9.3%)3,608 (90.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments290 (2.6%)10,912 (97.4%)
10 or more Apartments1,834 (4.4%)39,941 (95.6%)
Mobile Home / Other993 (69.6%)434 (30.4%)
Total114,534 (57.9%)83,308 (42.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Omaha

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Omaha
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room121 (0.1%)5,480 (6.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,311 (2.0%)26,056 (31.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms21,383 (18.7%)32,670 (39.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms41,748 (36.4%)13,726 (16.5%)
8 or more Rooms48,971 (42.8%)5,376 (6.5%)
Total114,534 (100.0%)83,308 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Omaha

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Omaha
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas96,523 (84.3%)49,699 (59.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,154 (1.0%)1,262 (1.5%)
Electricity16,112 (14.1%)30,920 (37.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene137 (0.1%)82 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels413 (0.4%)439 (0.5%)
No Fuel Used195 (0.2%)906 (1.1%)
Total114,534 (100.0%)83,308 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Omaha

Household Vehicle Usage in Omaha
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,427 (2.1%)11,845 (14.2%)
1 Vehicle29,871 (26.1%)43,572 (52.3%)
2 Vehicles53,430 (46.7%)21,304 (25.6%)
3 or more Vehicles28,806 (25.2%)6,587 (7.9%)
Total114,534 (100.0%)83,308 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Omaha

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Omaha

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units39,06675,468
Median Property Value$193,400$217,700
Median Household Income$73,766$22,292
Monthly Housing Costs$712$6,257
Real Estate Taxes$3,549$2,081

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Omaha

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Omaha
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,390 (6.1%)1,367 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,9994,847 (12.4%)4,944 (6.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99922,799 (58.4%)49,384 (65.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9996,435 (16.5%)14,825 (19.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,685 (4.3%)3,339 (4.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999441 (1.1%)939 (1.2%)
$1,000,000 or more469 (1.2%)670 (0.9%)
Total39,066 (100.0%)75,468 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Omaha

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Omaha
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,792 (4.6%)1,283 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,533 (9.0%)1,056 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,408 (8.7%)2,860 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,317 (11.1%)2,480 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,837 (17.5%)4,573 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,531 (14.2%)11,574 (15.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,507 (16.7%)11,332 (15.0%)
$150,000 or more7,141 (18.3%)19,301 (25.6%)
Total39,066 (100.0%)75,468 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Omaha

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Omaha
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x14,757 (37.8%)107,987 (143.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x8,055 (20.6%)36,246 (48.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x5,272 (13.5%)20,452 (27.1%)
4.0x or more10,344 (26.5%)8,353 (11.1%)
Total39,066 (100.0%)75,468 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Omaha

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Omaha
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,256 (5.8%)299 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4992,805 (7.2%)1,480 (2.0%)
$800 to $1,49931,097 (79.6%)5,083 (6.7%)
Total39,066 (100.0%)75,468 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Omaha

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Omaha

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Omaha
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years37,895 (93.4%)2,667 (6.6%)
6 to 18 Years80,080 (92.6%)6,433 (7.4%)
19 to 25 Years41,651 (84.3%)7,783 (15.7%)
26 to 34 Years54,862 (84.4%)10,148 (15.6%)
35 to 44 Years56,094 (86.1%)9,073 (13.9%)
45 to 54 Years48,264 (88.0%)6,601 (12.0%)
55 to 64 Years50,461 (90.0%)5,578 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years40,403 (98.8%)486 (1.2%)
75 Years and older24,760 (99.5%)115 (0.5%)
Total434,470 (89.9%)48,884 (10.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Omaha

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Omaha
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born37,895 (93.4%)2,667 (6.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen80,080 (92.6%)6,433 (7.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen41,651 (84.3%)7,783 (15.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Omaha

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Omaha
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00042,209 (83.6%)8,260 (16.4%)
$25,000 to $49,99963,624 (83.6%)12,503 (16.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99969,773 (86.8%)10,585 (13.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99958,602 (90.6%)6,054 (9.4%)
$100,000 and over194,706 (94.9%)10,377 (5.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Omaha

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Omaha
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 616,620 (41.0%)22,402 (55.2%)
6 to 18 Years28,286 (32.7%)54,585 (63.1%)
19 to 25 Years4,787 (9.7%)38,021 (76.9%)
25 to 34 Years8,297 (12.8%)48,579 (74.7%)
35 to 44 Years6,997 (10.7%)51,118 (78.4%)
45 to 54 Years6,397 (11.7%)43,614 (79.5%)
55 to 64 Years9,554 (17.1%)43,517 (77.6%)
65 to 74 Years38,155 (93.3%)21,871 (53.5%)
75 Years and over24,643 (99.1%)14,315 (57.6%)
Total143,736 (29.7%)338,022 (69.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Omaha

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Omaha
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years104 (0.6%)81 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years2,433 (5.6%)2,200 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years4,411 (7.2%)3,586 (5.9%)
35 to 64 Years9,883 (11.2%)10,431 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years4,289 (22.6%)4,361 (19.9%)
75 Years and over4,345 (43.3%)6,915 (46.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Omaha

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Omaha: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years77 (0.4%)42 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years203 (0.5%)349 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years715 (1.2%)373 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years2,394 (2.7%)1,672 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,147 (11.3%)1,117 (5.1%)
75 Years and over2,471 (24.6%)2,283 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Omaha: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years64 (0.4%)39 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years285 (0.6%)439 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years730 (1.2%)685 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,749 (2.0%)2,069 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years800 (4.2%)740 (3.4%)
75 Years and over773 (7.7%)1,555 (10.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Omaha: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,911 (4.4%)1,425 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years2,974 (4.9%)2,245 (3.7%)
35 to 64 Years4,289 (4.9%)4,010 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years832 (4.4%)771 (3.5%)
75 Years and over848 (8.5%)2,050 (13.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Omaha: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years193 (0.4%)316 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years497 (0.8%)443 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years4,320 (4.9%)5,671 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,977 (10.4%)3,099 (14.1%)
75 Years and over2,423 (24.2%)4,730 (31.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Omaha: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years255 (0.6%)384 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years460 (0.7%)259 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,390 (1.6%)1,549 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years560 (2.9%)772 (3.5%)
75 Years and over912 (9.1%)1,448 (9.8%)

Technology Access in Omaha

Computing Device Access in Omaha

Computing Device Access in Omaha
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop157,61879.7%
Smartphone174,42288.2%
Tablet126,99564.2%
No Computing Device11,0785.6%
Total197,842100.0%

Internet Access in Omaha

Internet Access in Omaha
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3050.2%
Broadband Home152,90277.3%
Cellular Data Only20,98210.6%
Satellite Internet7,6113.8%
No Internet20,40610.3%
Total197,842100.0%

Omaha Summary

Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska and is located in the Midwestern United States. It is situated on the Missouri River, and is the county seat of Douglas County. Omaha is the anchor of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area, which includes Council Bluffs, Iowa, across the Missouri River from Omaha.

History

Omaha was founded in 1854 by the Council Bluffs and Omaha Railroad Company, and was named after the Omaha tribe of Native Americans who had lived in the area for centuries. The city grew rapidly in the late 19th century, becoming a major transportation hub and a major center of industry. By the early 20th century, Omaha had become a major center of the meatpacking industry, and was home to several large stockyards and packing plants.
In the 1950s, Omaha experienced a period of rapid growth and development, as the city's population grew from around 200,000 to over 400,000. This growth was largely due to the city's strong economy, which was based on the meatpacking industry, as well as the city's location on the Missouri River, which allowed for easy transportation of goods.

Geography

Omaha is located in the Midwestern United States, in the state of Nebraska. It is situated on the Missouri River, and is the county seat of Douglas County. The city is located in the Great Plains region of the United States, and is bordered by Iowa to the east, South Dakota to the north, and Kansas to the south.
The city has a total area of 130.58 square miles, of which 129.45 square miles is land and 1.13 square miles is water. The city is located at an elevation of 1,189 feet above sea level.

Economy

Omaha has a strong and diverse economy, which is based on a variety of industries. The city is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including Berkshire Hathaway, Union Pacific, and ConAgra Foods. The city is also home to several major healthcare providers, including the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Nebraska Medical Center.
The city is also a major transportation hub, with several major highways and railroads running through the city. The city is home to the Omaha Airport, which is the largest airport in the state of Nebraska.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Omaha had a population of 446,599. The city has a population density of 3,400 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 73.2% White, 14.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.2% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,735, and the median income for a family was $54,735. The per capita income for the city was $24,945. About 14.3% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Omaha?
Per Capita income in Omaha is $40,081.
What is the Median Family Income in Omaha?
Median Family Income in Omaha is $92,630.
What is the Median Household income in Omaha?
Median Household Income in Omaha is $70,202.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Omaha?
Income or Wage Gap in Omaha is 23.7%.
Women in Omaha earn 76.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Omaha?
Family Income Deficit in Omaha is $10,335.
Families that are below poverty line in Omaha earn $10,335 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Omaha?
Inequality or Gini Index in Omaha is 0.48.
What is the Total Population of Omaha?
Total Population of Omaha is 489,201.
What is the Total Male Population of Omaha?
Total Male Population of Omaha is 243,241.
What is the Total Female Population of Omaha?
Total Female Population of Omaha is 245,960.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Omaha?
There are 98.89 Males per 100 Females in Omaha.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Omaha?
There are 101.12 Females per 100 Males in Omaha.
What is the Median Population Age in Omaha?
Median Population Age in Omaha is 35.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Omaha
Average Family Size in Omaha is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Omaha
Average Household Size in Omaha is 2.4 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Omaha?
There are 266,796 People in the Labor Forcein in Omaha.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Omaha?
69.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Omaha.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Omaha?
Unemployment Rate in Omaha is 4.2%.