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
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Omaha covers 142.9 sq mi of land at 3416 people per square mile.
About Omaha, NE
Omaha skews on age — the median resident is 35.3, younger than the national median. With 488,197 residents, Omaha is a city in Nebraska. It is the #1-largest of all cities in Nebraska nationally.
The typical household here earns about $72,708, below the US median of $78,538. About 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $230,100, with typical rent around $1,150.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 40.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Around 13.6% of workers work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 459,659 |
| 2011 | 462,101 |
| 2012 | 465,261 |
| 2013 | 468,086 |
| 2014 | 470,423 |
| 2015 | 472,638 |
| 2016 | 475,044 |
| 2017 | 476,271 |
| 2018 | 477,299 |
| 2019 | 478,192 |
| 2020 | 492,783 |
| 2021 | 488,727 |
| 2022 | 486,666 |
| 2023 | 486,780 |
| 2024 | 489,265 |
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% |
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Common questions about Omaha, NE
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).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.