As of 2025 the population of Omaha, NE is 493,086. The population is expected to grow to 500,190 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.29%.
The median age of Omaha, NE residents is 36.
The diversity index of Omaha, NE is 68.6, meaning that there is a 69% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Omaha, NE is $109,968 and projected to be $124,360 in 2030. Per capita income is $45,024, projected to be $51,549 in 2030. 5.1% of households – 25,167 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,084,713 and the average disposable income is $80,615.
There are 215,902 housing units in Omaha, NE; 110,433 are owner-occupied, 91,035 are rented, and 14,434 are vacant. The average home value is $323,615, with 15,324 homes built in 2010 or later, and 38,337 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 20,738 businesses in Omaha, NE, employing 334,379 workers and pulling from a labor force of 249,972 age 16 and above. 25,655 workers commute into Omaha, NE from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
215,894 residents both live and work in/around Omaha, NE. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 2.35% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.16% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 182,900 drive alone, 21,806 carpool, and 2,888 take public transportation. 7,828 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 34,111 residents work from home.
70,806 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 29,633 have associates degrees, 88,009 have bachelor’s degrees, and 50,370 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-12-15
