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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Omaha Metro

Omaha, NE-IA · 8 counties · 967,604 residents · 4,345.551 sq mi
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Omaha has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,671. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $182,342.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% 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
967,604
+26%since 2000
from 767,041 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
223 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+6%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
656K745K834K923K1.0M1990201020202024Omaha
2024982K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,671
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,635 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,738
+63%since 2000
from $21,892 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,342
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,645 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $544 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+17%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(642,830)
Black7.7%(58,890)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(40,232)
Asian1.4%(10,820)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.7%(250,809)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(699,143)
Black7.6%(73,122)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(111,481)
Asian3.5%(33,478)
Other3.4%(32,958)
Diversity Score54.6%(527,910)
Segregation Score43.7%(422,439)
Diversity Score
55
+67%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.8%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

OmahaCENTRAL488,797
What's inside

8 component counties

Douglas CountyCENTRAL606,460Sarpy CountyCENTRAL208,303Pottawattamie CountyCENTRAL92,996Cass County27,657Saunders County23,702Washington County21,302Mills County14,793Harrison County14,623
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Omaha, NE-IA?

Omaha, NE-IA has about 967,604 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Omaha, NE-IA?

The typical household in Omaha, NE-IA earns about $69,671 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Omaha, NE-IA expensive?

In Omaha, NE-IA, the median home is worth about $182,342, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Omaha, NE-IA?

About 37.2% of adults age 25 and over in Omaha, NE-IA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Omaha, NE-IA?

About 9.3% of people in Omaha, NE-IA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Omaha, NE-IA grown since 1990?

Yes, Omaha, NE-IA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 281,807 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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