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Omaha

Illinois · 209 residents · 0.744 sq mi
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Omaha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,375. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $47,400. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
209
−21%since 2000
from 263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
281 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 353 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.5
+27%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1472192913624341990201020202024Omaha
2024171
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,375
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,146
+58%since 2000
from $12,766 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$435
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $282 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−20%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other11%(23)
Diversity Score24.1%(50)
Diversity Score
24
+2442%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+77%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Omaha, Illinois?

Omaha, Illinois has about 209 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Omaha, Illinois?

The typical household in Omaha, Illinois earns about $45,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Omaha, Illinois expensive?

In Omaha, Illinois, the median home is worth about $47,400, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in Omaha, Illinois?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Omaha, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Omaha, Illinois?

About 18.6% of people in Omaha, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Omaha, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Omaha, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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