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Papillion

Nebraska · 24,159 residents · 11.976 sq mi
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Papillion is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,000. Population has grown 48% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $222,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% 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
24,159
+48%since 2000
from 16,363 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,017 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 1,366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+13%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K13K18K22K27K1990201020202024Papillion
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,992 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,125
+64%since 2000
from $24,521 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$955
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $622 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+25%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(19,837)
Black3.1%(746)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(1,827)
Asian1.6%(397)
Other2.9%(707)
Diversity Score35%(8,457)
Diversity Score
35
+114%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+97%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.0%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Papillion, Nebraska?

Papillion, Nebraska has about 24,159 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Papillion, Nebraska?

The typical household in Papillion, Nebraska earns about $90,000 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 $222,300, and the typical rent is about $955 a month.

How educated are people in Papillion, Nebraska?

About 43.3% 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 4.0% 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 13,858 residents, a change of about 135 percent over that period.

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