Omaha Population Demographics
According to US population projections for 2022, the estimated population of Omaha is 487,299. 26.95% is under 18, while 14.23% is over 65.
A closer look at the age demography reveals that 6.35% of the population was five years old or younger, 26.95% were 18 years or younger and 25.90% were aged 65 years and over. The gender split in the state was nearly even, with 50.21% female and 49.79% male.
Omaha Housing
According to the US Census, Omaha has 212,802 housing units. The average owner-occupied housing unit rate in Omaha was 94.67%. At the same time, the city's median value of owner-occupied homes was $211,900
Omaha Racial Demographics
In 2020, the US Census estimated that White Alone and Black Or African American Alone constitute 77.87% of Omaha's population. Residents of the city who were Some Other Race Alone, made up 7.25% of the total population.
Other racial groups include Asian Alone, constituting 4.60% of the city's population and White Black Or African American at 1.45%
| Race | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White Alone | 65.47% |
| Black Or African American Alone | 12.40% |
| Some Other Race Alone | 7.25% |
| Asian Alone | 4.60% |
| White Black Or African American | 1.45% |
| American Indian And Alaska Native Alone | 1.12% |
How Educated is Omaha
According to Census estimates, in 2021, 24.7% of Omaha residents had a bachelor's degree, while 13.4% had a graduate or professional degree.
Overall, 38.10% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Education Attainment (Population 25 Years and Older) in Omaha City | Percentage |
|---|---|
| High School Graduate Or Higher | 93.1% |
| Some College Or Associates Degree | 41.2% |
| Bachelors Degree Or Higher | 33.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24.7% |
| High School Graduate Includes Equivalency | 22.6% |
| Some College No Degree | 22.0% |
Average Income in Omaha
The median household income in Omaha is $62,948. This figure is significantly (approximately 0.00%) less than the state average of $62,948.
Estimates by family type revealed that families earned an average of $88,361 per year, while married-couple families earned an average of $104,658.
A closer examination of the income groups of Omaha households revealed that the largest income group consisted of households with an annual income between $50,000 and $74,999. Other groups with yearly high household incomes include those between $100,000 and $149,999 (14.6%) and those with incomes exceeding $200,000 (7.9%). 7.0% of households in the City of Angels had an annual income of less than $10,000.
Median Income by Type of Family
| Type of Family | Income |
|---|---|
| Families | $88,361 |
| Married-couple families | $104,658 |
| Nonfamily households | $40,162 |