Omaha, NE — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 488,197 · Nebraska · Updated May 2026
Population
488,197
Median Income
$72,708
Home Price
$297,017
Unemployment
4.2%
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Bachelor's+
40.3%
Full Demographics — Omaha, NE
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Omaha, NE | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 488,197 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 35.3 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 10.9% | 13.8% | |
| White | 68.8% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 11.8% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 4.0% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 15.6% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Omaha, NE | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $72,708 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,515 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $66,354 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.3% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Omaha, NE | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $297,017 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.7% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Omaha, NE | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 294 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 1960 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Omaha, NE | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 37.5% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 10.2% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 15.2% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 12.0% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 20.0% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 14.2% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Omaha, NE | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 51.1°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 30.6 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Omaha, NE | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 7.6 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Omaha, NE | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 21.1 min | 27.0 min |
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About Omaha, NE
Omaha is a city in Nebraska, United States. With a population of 488,197, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Omaha shows stronger educational attainment (40.3% bachelor's degree vs 35.8% bachelor's degree US avg) and violent crime rate (294/100K violent crime vs 380/100K violent crime US avg). However, the city has a higher unemployment at 4.2% unemployment, compared to the US average of 3.8% unemployment. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.