Omaha, NE
OMAHA, NEBRASKA: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 11.27.20)
AGE IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Age Range | Population | Percent |
20 to 24 years | 33,140 | 7.1% |
25 to 29 years | 38,046 | 8.1% |
30 to 34 years | 34,396 | 7.3% |
35 to 39 years | 32,591 | 7.0% |
40 to 44 years | 26,571 | 5.7% |
45 to 49 years | 27,409 | 5.9% |
50 to 54 years | 27,741 | 5.9% |
55 to 59 years | 29,176 | 6.2% |
60 to 64 years | 27,194 | 5.8% |
65 to 69 years | 21,604 | 4.6% |
70 to 74 years | 16,732 | 3.6% |
75 to 79 years | 9,002 | 1.9% |
80 to 84 years | 7,677 | 1.6% |
85+ years | 8,813 | 1.9% |
The median age in Omaha is 35.1 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
White | 360,742 | 77.0% |
Black or African American | 56,874 | 12.1% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,147 | 0.9% |
Asian | 17,430 | 3.7% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.0% |
Other | 12,128 | 2.6% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Education Level | Population | Percent |
Less than 9th grade | 15,625 | 5.1% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 17,346 | 5.7% |
High school graduate (includes GED) | 66,061 | 21.5% |
Some college, no degree | 66,736 | 21.7% |
Associate’s degree | 25,488 | 8.3% |
Bachelor’s degree | 73,857 | 24.1% |
Graduate or professional degree | 41,839 | 13.6% |
High school graduate or higher | 273,981 | 89.3% |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 115,696 | 37.7% |
Less than Bachelor’s degree | 191,256 | 62.3% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Annual Household Income | Percent |
Less than $10,000 | 6.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 8.6% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 13.5% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% |
$200,000 or more | 6.0% |
Median household income: $59,266
Mean household income: $83,150
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Education Level | Average Income |
Less than high school graduate | $29,664 |
High school graduate (includes GED) | $26,598 |
Some college or Associate’s degree | $36,267 |
Bachelor’s degree | $51,574 |
Graduate or professional degree | $64,043 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Population | Percent | |
Population 15+ years | 371,816 | NA |
Never married | 135,499 | 36.4% |
Now married (except separated) | 168,120 | 45.2% |
Separated | 6,492 | 1.7% |
Widowed | 19,512 | 5.2% |
Divorced | 42,193 | 11.3% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Population | Percent | |
Living beneath poverty line | 59,519 | 13.0% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Owner-occupied housing units | 106,180 |
Renter-occupied housing units | 76,980 |
Single-family detached units | 128,215 |
Homeownership rate | 58.0% |
Vacancy rate | 7.4% |
Renters rate | 42.0% |
Average housing value | $190,507 |
Average monthly owner cost (with/ mortgage) | $75 |
Average rent | $792 |
Source: US Census; htps://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Average income | $78,728 |
Average household size | 2.48 |
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 70.1% |
Percent disabled | 11.0% |
Percent with health coverage | 89.3% |
Average travel time to work | 18.8 minutes |
Percent workers using public transportation | 1.4% |
Percent veterans | 7.2% |
Percent foreign born | 10.5% |
Percent speaking Spanish at home | 5.5% |
Source US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Total consumer expenditures per household | $70,822.10 |
Alcoholic beverages | $549.13 |
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $324.84 |
Beer consumed away from home | $97.35 |
Wine consumed away from home | $47.39 |
Apparel & services | $2,063.86 |
Men’s apparel | $396.56 |
Women’s apparel | $685.82 |
Children’s apparel | $320.14 |
Boys’ apparel | $109.47 |
Girls’ apparel | $120.25 |
Footwear | $467.64 |
Dining out (food away from home) | $3,549.15 |
Dining out – Breakfast | $359.47 |
Dining out – Lunch | $1,106.19 |
Dining out – Dinner | $1,645.29 |
Education | $1,470.67 |
Entertainment / recreation | $3,055.24 |
Club membership fees | $216.25 |
Dating services | $0.79 |
Pet food | $241.82 |
Pet services | $60.94 |
Food consumed at home | $4,945.45 |
Bakery products consumed at home | $649.41 |
Dairy products consumed at home | $505.74 |
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $963.14 |
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $1,093.80 |
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $486.95 |
Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,733.36 |
Health care | $5,597.94 |
Medical services | $1,035.73 |
Nonprescription drugs | $137.62 |
Household Services | $1,930.64 |
Care for the elderly and handicapped | $70.16 |
Lawn and garden services | $413.69 |
Housekeeping services | $162.08 |
PC repair | $6.49 |
Housing | $22,191.87 |
Home improvements | $2,376.03 |
Utilities, fuel, and public services | $4,672.54 |
Phone services | $1,700.05 |
Water | $690.91 |
Life and other insurance | $418.30 |
Pensions and social security | $7,584.88 |
Personal care products and services | $860.82 |
Hair care products | $103.87 |
Personal care products | $368.79 |
Local transportation | $8,223.14 |
Gasoline | $2,142.38 |
Vehicle maintenance and repair | $1,125.17 |
Travel | $2,051.57 |
Airline fares | $498.26 |
Auto / truck rental on trips | $24.60 |
Lodging on trips | $558.60 |
Food and drink on trips | $496.60 |
Entertainment on trips | $176.26 |
Source US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN DOUGLAS COUNTY (home to OMAHA, NEBRASKA)
% with any debt in collections | 24% |
Average debt in collections | $1,606 |
% with medical debt in collections | 7% |
Average medical debt in collections | $305 |
% with student loan debt | 20% |
Average student loan debt | $19,227 |
Average monthly student loan payment | $183 |
% with auto debt | 35% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Year | Population | Percent |
January 2019 | 8,901 | 3.7% |
February 2019 | 8,896 | 3.7% |
March 2019 | 9,058 | 3.7% |
April 2019 | 7,806 | 3.2% |
May 2019 | 7,847 | 3.2% |
June 2019 | 8,735 | 3.6% |
July 2019 | 9,015 | 3.6% |
August 2019 | 8,061 | 3.3% |
September 2019 | 7,327 | 3.0% |
October 2019 | 7,176 | 2.9% |
November 2019 | 6,794 | 2.8% |
December 2019 | 6,999 | 2.9% |
January 2020 | 8,428 | 3.5% |
February 2020 | 8,141 | 3.3% |
March 2020 | 11,869 | 4.8% |
April 2020 | 26,903 | 10.8% |
May 2020 | 960 | 6.6% |
June 2020 | 18,976 | 7.5% |
July 2020 | 17,297 | 6.8% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.ls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)