Omaha, NE
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Omaha, Nebraska Summary
Life in Omaha research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Omaha over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Omaha:
The population in Omaha is 488,197.
The median home value in Omaha is $286,994.
The median income in Omaha is $72,708.
The cost of living in Omaha is 97 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Omaha is $1,150.
The unemployment rate in Omaha is 4.2%.
The poverty rate in Omaha is 12.8%.
The average high in Omaha is 61.2° and the average low is 40.5°.
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Omaha, NE Crime Report
Crime in Omaha summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Omaha. Key points include:
There were 16,956 total crimes in Omaha in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Omaha is 3,530.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Omaha is 369.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Omaha is 3,161.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Omaha is 66.61% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Omaha Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Omaha / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 16,956 | 3,530.8 | 1,847.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,772 | 369.0 | 220.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 19 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 225 | 46.9 | 20.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,306 | 272.0 | 154.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 15,184 | 3,161.8 | 1,626.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 1,133 | 235.9 | 155.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 10,874 | 2,264.3 | 1,218.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3,177 | 661.6 | 252.6 | 259.0 |
Omaha, NE Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Omaha summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Omaha. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Nebraska. Key points include:
The cost of living in Omaha is 97 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Omaha is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Omaha is $286,994.
The median income in Omaha is $72,708.
Omaha's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Omaha Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Omaha | Nebraska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 88 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 93 | 77 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 86 | 100 | |
Omaha, NE Weather
The average high in Omaha is 61.2° and the average low is 40.5°.
There are 57.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 31.3 inches of precipitation each year with 30.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Omaha |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 57.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 31.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 30.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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1 Reviews & Comments About Omaha
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HomeSnacks User - None
I live in Omaha and even though we do have crime here, it makes these small towns look like the safest places on earth which they are, relatively speaking.
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Omaha Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Omaha
The current population in Omaha is 488,197. The population has increased 19.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 488,197 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 489,201 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 488,059 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 479,529 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 475,862 | 2.3% |
| 2018 | 465,112 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 463,081 | 4.5% |
| 2016 | 443,072 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 440,034 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 435,454 | 3.1% |
| 2013 | 422,499 | 2.4% |
| 2012 | 412,689 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 409,082 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 407,334 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Omaha
Omaha is:
64.2% White with 313,260 White residents.
11.5% African American with 56,075 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 1,145 American Indian residents.
4.0% Asian with 19,310 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 190 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 1,375 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 20,700 Two Or More residents.
15.6% Hispanic with 76,142 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Omaha | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.2% | 76.2% | 58.2% |
| African American | 11.5% | 4.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 15.6% | 12.3% | 19.0% |
Gender in Omaha
Omaha is 50.3% female with 245,689 female residents.
Omaha is 49.7% male with 242,507 male residents.
| Gender | Omaha | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Omaha for adults over 25
5.0% of adults in Omaha completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Omaha completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Omaha completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Omaha completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Omaha completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Omaha completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Omaha completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Omaha completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Omaha completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Omaha | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Omaha, Nebraska
5.1% of households in Omaha earn Less than $10,000.
3.7% of households in Omaha earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.5% of households in Omaha earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.2% of households in Omaha earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.4% of households in Omaha earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.6% of households in Omaha earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.1% of households in Omaha earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.1% of households in Omaha earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.9% of households in Omaha earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.3% of households in Omaha earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Omaha | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 3.3% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.2% | 7.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 11.3% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 17.5% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 14.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.1% | 18.4% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.9% | 8.6% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.3% | 9.0% | 12.6% |
