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Omaha

Texas · 936 residents · 1.452 sq mi
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Omaha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,926. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% 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 $72,700. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
936
−6%since 2000
from 999 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
645 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+3%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6948951K1K1K1990201020202024Omaha
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,926
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,724 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,899
+76%since 2000
from $14,750 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$419
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
37.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+23%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(748)
Black20%(200)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(36)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.8%(477)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(652)
Black15.3%(143)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(87)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.1%(10)
Diversity Score54.3%(508)
Diversity Score
54
+14%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+92%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$170,700+135%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Omaha, Texas?

Omaha, Texas has about 936 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Omaha, Texas?

The typical household in Omaha, Texas earns about $34,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Omaha, Texas expensive?

In Omaha, Texas, the median home is worth about $72,700, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Omaha, Texas?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Omaha, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Omaha, Texas?

About 27.0% of people in Omaha, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Omaha, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Omaha, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 103 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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