Omaha, Nebraska

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
489,201
Population
$70,202
Median Income
$210,300
Home Value
35.1
Median Age

Demographics

Omaha has a population of 489,201 with a median age of 35.1. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
71.5%
Hispanic
14.8%
Black
11.9%
Asian
4.1%
Demographic Value
Total Population489,201
Median Age35.1
White71.5%
Black or African American11.9%
Asian4.1%
Hispanic or Latino14.8%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Omaha is $70,202, which is 6.6% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $40,081. The poverty rate is 12.5%.

$70,202
Median Household Income
$40,081
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Omaha is 4.2%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Omaha, 90.4% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14.1% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
90.4%
Bachelor's+
39.2%
Graduate+
14.1%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher90.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher39.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree14.1%

Housing

The median home value in Omaha is $210,300, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,099. The homeownership rate is 57.9%.

$210,300
Median Home Value
$1,099/mo
Median Rent
57.9%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$210,300
Median Monthly Rent$1,099
Homeownership Rate57.9%
Vacancy Rate6.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Omaha, Nebraska?
The population of Omaha, Nebraska is 489,201 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Omaha, Nebraska?
The median household income in Omaha, Nebraska is $70,202. This is 6.6% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Omaha, Nebraska?
The median home value in Omaha, Nebraska is $210,300. The median monthly rent is $1,099.
What percentage of people in Omaha have a college degree?
In Omaha, Nebraska, 39.2% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 90.4% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Omaha, Nebraska an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Omaha, Nebraska is 3.0x (median home value $210,300 vs. median income $70,202), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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