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Omaha, NE-IA Metro Area

U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

1,001,186 Population
4,345.66 Square Miles
230.39 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
36.7 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
24.66%
18 to 34
23%
35 to 64
36.79%
65 and Over
15.55%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
49.87%
Female
50.13%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
9.39%
Native
90.61%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
53.75%
2000 to 2009
17.61%
1990 to 1999
14.87%
Before 1990
13.77%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
7.03%
High School Grad or Higher
92.97%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.14%
School Dropout Rate
In School
96.76%
Dropped Out
3.24%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
85.6%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$43,842
Median Household Income
$84,524
Gini Index
0.44
Unemployment Rate
Employed
96.27%
Unemployed
3.73%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
10.8%
Population Under 18
Poverty
13.19%
Non-poverty
86.81%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
10.26%
Non-poverty
89.74%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
21 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
6.87%
With Health Insurance Coverage
93.13%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.46
Number of Households
400,079
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
47.71%
Married
52.29%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
35.87%
Now Married
53%
Widowed
2.32%
Divorced
8.81%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
30.08%
Now Married
51.6%
Widowed
6.93%
Divorced
11.39%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.56%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
422,210
Occupancy Status
Occupied
94.76%
Vacant
5.24%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
65.65%
Renter Occupied
34.35%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
23.21%
For Sale
6.37%
Other
70.43%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1980
Types of Structures
Single Unit
73.07%
Multi Unit
25.63%
Mobile Home
1.26%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.03%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
63.92%
Without Mortgage
36.08%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$292,800
Median Gross Rent
$1,230
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
13.49%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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