Census Bureau data for Omaha city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Omaha city
- What is the median household income in Omaha city?
- The median household income in Omaha city is $47,216 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Omaha city?
- The poverty rate in Omaha city is 9.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Omaha city?
- $108,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Omaha city?
- The median gross rent in Omaha city is $525 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Omaha city residents have a college degree?
- 18.5% of adults in Omaha city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,179
Median Income
$47,216
Median Home Value
$108,900
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
16.0%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-1,205 (-2.5%)
Home Value:
+$12,600 (+13.1%)
Poverty Rate:
-12.1 pp (-57.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.2 pp (+39.1%)
Unemployment:
+6.7 pp (+72%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,179
Median Age
39.0
Female
53.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 49.4%
Black 32.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Other 9.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$47,216
±$27,292
-$29,076 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$71,554
Median Family Income
$74,783
Poverty Rate
9.0%
-1.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
3.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
15.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
35.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.4%
$10–15k
6.5%
$15–25k
8.6%
$25–35k
12.4%
$35–50k
16.1%
$50–75k
10.1%
$75–100k
14.9%
$100–150k
6.9%
$150–200k
14.7%
$200k+
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
507
Owner-Occupied
75.3%
Renter-Occupied
24.7%
Vacancy Rate
5.9%
Median Home Value
$108,900
-$151,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$525
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
27.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.1%
$50–100k
40.1%
$100–200k
41.8%
$200–300k
9.5%
$300–500k
3.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
50.0%
$500–1k
33.3%
$1–1.5k
16.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.5%
1 vehicle
31.9%
2 vehicles
24.5%
3+
37.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
86.0%
2–4 units
11.6%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
1.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.1%
1940–1969
3.6%
1970–1999
34.5%
2000–2009
8.7%
2010+
1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
90.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
18.5%
-14.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
14.1%
Some College / Associate
28.0%
Less Than High School
0.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Unemployment Rate
16.0%
+10.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.1%
Self-Employed
2.7%
Government Workers
17.3%
Private For-Profit
80.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
38.3%
Retail
12.8%
Public Admin
9.0%
Construction
8.1%
Transportation
7.4%
Manufacturing
6.5%
Finance
4.7%
Agriculture
1.6%
Prof. Services
0.7%
Wholesale
0.4%
Occupation
Management
27.8%
Sales
27.1%
Food Prep
18.4%
Construction
14.8%
Production
11.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
31.2 min
Drove Alone
78.9%
Carpool
17.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.1%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
477
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
44.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
7.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.7%
5–9
4.1%
10–14
14.5%
15–19
5.9%
20–24
3.9%
25–34
7.5%
35–44
14.8%
45–54
9.6%
55–64
7.8%
65–74
12.4%
75–84
9.0%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 26.9%
Working age (18–64): 73.1%
65 and over: 16.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
10.7%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
11.1%
With a Disability
25.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
80.9%
Uninsured
19.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
79.7%
Has a Computer
89.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023