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Omaha

County:
Douglas County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
142.98
State:
Nebraska

Omaha is a city located in Douglas County, Nebraska. Omaha has a 2025 population of 488,385 . It is also the county seat of Douglas County . Omaha is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 492,783 in 2020.

The average household income in Omaha is $103,010 with a poverty rate of 12.75%. The median age in Omaha is 35.3 years: 34.5 years for males, and 36.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.7 males.

488.4K
Total Population
3,416
Density (mi²)
-880 -0.18%
Growth

Omaha Population

Omaha Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Omaha includes 68.77% White, 11.79% Black or African American, 4.96% other race, 3.98% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (68.77%)

Black or African American (11.79%)

Two or more races (9.67%)

Other race (4.96%)

Asian (3.98%)

Native American (0.79%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White335,70968.77%
Black or African American57,56711.79%
Two or more races47,2089.67%
Other race24,2034.96%
Asian19,4413.98%
Native American3,8660.79%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2030.04%

Omaha Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Omaha's average per capita income is $50,975. Household income levels show a median of $72,708. The poverty rate stands at 12.75%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$116,375$154,417
Families$96,882$130,136
Households$72,708$103,010
Non Families$46,310$61,750

$50,975

Average Income

$72,708

Median Household Income

12.75%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)