Omaha, Nebraska Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Omaha, Nebraska is 488,197 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 39th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Nebraska. The median household income is $72,708, the median home value is $230,100, and the median age is 35.3.

The population has grown 6.4% since 2010 (459,659 → 489,265).

488,197

Population

3416

People / sq mi

$72,708

Median Income

$230,100

Median Home Value

Omaha covers 142.9 sq mi of land at 3416 people per square mile.

About Omaha, NE

Omaha is a city in Nebraska with a population of 488,197. It ranks #1 among cities in Nebraska by population. The median age is 35.3, younger than the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The median household income in Omaha is $72,708, near the US median of $74,580. 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $230,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,150. The homeownership rate of 57.7% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Omaha reflects 40.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.6% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.6 minutes each way.

Omaha city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Omaha city had a population of 459,659 in 2010 and 489,265 in 2024, a 6.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 492,783 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.45%.

489,265

Population (2024)

459,659

Population (2010)

492,783

Peak (2020)

0.45%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	459,659	-	-	estimate
2011	462,101	+2,442	+0.53%	estimate
2012	465,261	+3,160	+0.68%	estimate
2013	468,086	+2,825	+0.61%	estimate
2014	470,423	+2,337	+0.50%	estimate
2015	472,638	+2,215	+0.47%	estimate
2016	475,044	+2,406	+0.51%	estimate
2017	476,271	+1,227	+0.26%	estimate
2018	477,299	+1,028	+0.22%	estimate
2019	478,192	+893	+0.19%	estimate
2020	492,783	+14,591	+3.05%	estimate
2021	488,727	-4,056	-0.82%	estimate
2022	486,666	-2,061	-0.42%	estimate
2023	486,780	+114	+0.02%	estimate
2024	489,265	+2,485	+0.51%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	68.8%
Black or African American	11.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$72,708

Median Household Income

$42,515

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$230,100

Median Home Value

$1,150

Median Rent

57.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.5%

High School+

40.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.2%

Drive Alone

73.3%

Public Transit

13.6%

Work From Home

19.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

29.1%

Foreign Born

82.7%

Non-English at Home

6.2%

Veterans

11.1%

With Disability

90.3%

Health Insurance

95.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	24.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	13.4%
Information	10.3%
Manufacturing	8.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	8.3%
Construction	7.3%
Retail Trade	5.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.4%
Public Administration	2.7%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.7%
Agriculture & Mining	0.8%

Largest cities in Nebraska

Lincoln (291,932)Bellevue (64,355)Grand Island (52,761)Kearney (34,024)Fremont (27,321)Norfolk (25,962)Hastings (25,005)Columbus (24,188)Papillion (24,063)North Platte (23,030)View all Nebraska cities →

Largest counties in Nebraska

Douglas County (585,461)Lancaster County (323,673)Sarpy County (194,051)Hall County (62,431)Buffalo County (50,323)

Part of Nebraska

Nebraska demographic profile All Nebraska data →

Metro areas in Nebraska

Omaha (972,840)Lincoln (341,309)Sioux City (144,007)Grand Island (76,619)All US metros →

City rankings

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Common questions about Omaha, NE

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Frequently Asked Questions

Omaha, Nebraska has a population of 488,197 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 39th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Nebraska.

The median household income in Omaha, Nebraska is $72,708, with 8.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Omaha, Nebraska is $230,100, with median monthly rent at $1,150 and a homeownership rate of 57.7%.

The median age in Omaha, Nebraska is 35.3 years. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The population has grown 6.4% since 2010 (459,659 → 489,265).