Welcome to Omaha, Nebraska.
Omaha (pop: 390,007) is Nebraska's largest city and metropolitan area at around 840,000 people. The hub of the state, Omaha lies in the hilly Missouri Valley across from Iowa with a wonderful "old west" downtown, beautiful parks, stately mansions, and a growing skyline. It is the county seat of Douglas County. Located on the eastern edge of Nebraska, it is on the Missouri River about 20 miles north of where the Platte River empties into the Missouri. Council Bluffs, Iowa lies directly across the Missouri River from Omaha. Together, the two cities form the core of the 52nd-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Famous for Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, Omaha was a key point in the westward expansion of the country and continues to grow and prosper today. A fairly clean city, Omaha is a surprise in the Great Plains! Oh, and the zoo kicks some serious...you know...
Omaha's central location in the "heartland" of the United States has been an important factor in the building of its economic strengths. Located on the western bank of the Missouri River, the city has been an important agricultural and transportation center since its establishment in the late 1850's. In its earliest history, Omaha was a trading center and the "Gateway to the West." From these roots, Omaha has steadily grown until it is now the 48th largest city and the 60th largest metro area in the nation. The city limits of Omaha extend over 100 square miles. The five county metropolitan area covers nearly 2,500 square miles. Local terrain consists of gently rolling hills, with metro area elevations ranging from 965 feet to approximately 1,300 feet above sea level.
The Omaha metropolitan area is served by several public and private school systems. There are approximately 113,000 children in metro area public schools. There are three public school districts within Omaha city limits (Omaha Public School District, Millard Public School District and Westside Community School District). Included in these area educational institutions are two community college, two major medical and pharmacy schools, one dental school, one law school, five continuing education programs and several public and private technical trade and business schools.
HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS
Household Population in Omaha, NE
The household population number in Omaha was 390,007.
Group Quarters Population in Omaha, NE
Group Quarters population in the community was 10,581.
Average Household Size in Omaha, NE
The average household size in Omaha is 2.42 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).
Average Family Size The average family size in the community is 3.1 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).
HOUSING
Total Housing Units in Omaha, NE
At the time of the last census survey, there were 165,731 total housing units in Omaha.
The number of occupied housing units was 156,738, or 94.6 of the total units in town. Of these, 93,449 were owner-occupied (59.6), and 63,289 were renter-occupied (40.4, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 8,993 vacant homes in Omaha at the time of the last complete survey.
Median Home Values in Omaha, Nebraska
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 86,634, with a median value in dollars of 94,200.
Monthly Owner Costs in Omaha, NE
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $925 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in Omaha, average costs per month were $297 (national average was $295).
EDUCATION
High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 212,560 people in the community had a high school degree, or 86 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Omaha, Nebraska
70,896 people in Omaha also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 28.7 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).
LABOR STATISTICS
Percentage In Labor Force in Omaha, Nebraska
There were 208,767 in the labor force in Omaha at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 69.4 of the total population, compared to the national average of 63.90%. Mean Travel Time to Work in minutes From the most recent complete survey, the average commute time to work for local residents in Omaha was 18.2 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.
Median Household Income in Omaha, NE
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $40,006. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.
Median Family Income in Omaha, NE
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $50,821. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.
Per Capita Income in Omaha, Nebraska
Per capita income in Omaha in the last full census was 21,756. Per capita income in the U.S. was 21,587.
Families below poverty level
According to the most recent survey,families living below the poverty line in Omaha numbered 7,519, or 7.8 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.
Individuals below the poverty level in Omaha, NE
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 43,037, or 11.3 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.
Omaha (pop: 390,007) is Nebraska's largest city and metropolitan area at around 840,000 people. The hub of the state, Omaha lies in the hilly Missouri Valley across from Iowa with a wonderful "old west" downtown, beautiful parks, stately mansions, and a growing skyline. It is the county seat of Douglas County. Located on the eastern edge of Nebraska, it is on the Missouri River about 20 miles north of where the Platte River empties into the Missouri. Council Bluffs, Iowa lies directly across the Missouri River from Omaha. Together, the two cities form the core of the 52nd-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Famous for Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, Omaha was a key point in the westward expansion of the country and continues to grow and prosper today. A fairly clean city, Omaha is a surprise in the Great Plains! Oh, and the zoo kicks some serious...you know...
Omaha's central location in the "heartland" of the United States has been an important factor in the building of its economic strengths. Located on the western bank of the Missouri River, the city has been an important agricultural and transportation center since its establishment in the late 1850's. In its earliest history, Omaha was a trading center and the "Gateway to the West." From these roots, Omaha has steadily grown until it is now the 48th largest city and the 60th largest metro area in the nation. The city limits of Omaha extend over 100 square miles. The five county metropolitan area covers nearly 2,500 square miles. Local terrain consists of gently rolling hills, with metro area elevations ranging from 965 feet to approximately 1,300 feet above sea level.
The Omaha metropolitan area is served by several public and private school systems. There are approximately 113,000 children in metro area public schools. There are three public school districts within Omaha city limits (Omaha Public School District, Millard Public School District and Westside Community School District). Included in these area educational institutions are two community college, two major medical and pharmacy schools, one dental school, one law school, five continuing education programs and several public and private technical trade and business schools.
HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS
Household Population in Omaha, NE
The household population number in Omaha was 390,007.
Group Quarters Population in Omaha, NE
Group Quarters population in the community was 10,581.
Average Household Size in Omaha, NE
The average household size in Omaha is 2.42 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).
Average Family Size The average family size in the community is 3.1 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).
HOUSING
Total Housing Units in Omaha, NE
At the time of the last census survey, there were 165,731 total housing units in Omaha.
The number of occupied housing units was 156,738, or 94.6 of the total units in town. Of these, 93,449 were owner-occupied (59.6), and 63,289 were renter-occupied (40.4, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 8,993 vacant homes in Omaha at the time of the last complete survey.
Median Home Values in Omaha, Nebraska
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 86,634, with a median value in dollars of 94,200.
Monthly Owner Costs in Omaha, NE
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $925 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in Omaha, average costs per month were $297 (national average was $295).
EDUCATION
High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 212,560 people in the community had a high school degree, or 86 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Omaha, Nebraska
70,896 people in Omaha also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 28.7 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).
LABOR STATISTICS
Percentage In Labor Force in Omaha, Nebraska
There were 208,767 in the labor force in Omaha at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 69.4 of the total population, compared to the national average of 63.90%. Mean Travel Time to Work in minutes From the most recent complete survey, the average commute time to work for local residents in Omaha was 18.2 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.
Median Household Income in Omaha, NE
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $40,006. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.
Median Family Income in Omaha, NE
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $50,821. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.
Per Capita Income in Omaha, Nebraska
Per capita income in Omaha in the last full census was 21,756. Per capita income in the U.S. was 21,587.
Families below poverty level
According to the most recent survey,families living below the poverty line in Omaha numbered 7,519, or 7.8 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.
Individuals below the poverty level in Omaha, NE
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 43,037, or 11.3 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.