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Papillion

Nebraska · 25,127 residents (2025 est.) · 11.976 sq mi
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Papillion is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,679. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $311,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,244
+54%since 2000
from 16,363 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,108 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 1,366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+21%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:25,127 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K13K18K22K27K1990201020202024Papillion
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,679
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,992 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,471
+118%since 2000
from $24,521 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+10%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$311,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,269
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $622 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+41%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(14,976)
Black2.4%(394)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(478)
Asian1.4%(229)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.3%(2,671)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(20,821)
Black3.9%(977)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(2,159)
Asian1.1%(285)
Other4%(1,002)
Diversity Score38.7%(9,757)
Diversity Score
39
+137%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+111%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.6%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.6%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2017
from 87.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Papillion, Nebraska?

Papillion, Nebraska has about 25,244 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Papillion, Nebraska?

The typical household in Papillion, Nebraska earns about $111,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Papillion, Nebraska expensive?

In Papillion, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $311,000, and the typical rent is about $1,269 a month.

How educated are people in Papillion, Nebraska?

About 47.9% of adults age 25 and over in Papillion, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Papillion, Nebraska?

About 5.3% of people in Papillion, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Papillion, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Papillion, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,943 residents, a change of about 145 percent over that period.

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