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Population Review

Census ACS · #58 MSA

Omaha Metro Area

The Omaha, Ne-Ia Metropolitan Statistical Area has 972,840 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $83,023 and the median home value is $248,100.

972,840

Population

224

People / sq mi

$83,023

Median Income

$248,100

Median Home Value

The Omaha CBSA covers 4,346 sq mi of land at 223.9 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White77.1%
Black or African American7.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.8%

Economy & Income

$83,023

Median Household Income

$44,338

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Omaha metro's price level is 91.9 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 8.1% lower the US average. The local median income of $83,023 has the buying power of $90,330 in average-priced US metros.

91.9

Price Level (US = 100)

$90,330

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$83,023

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$248,100

Median Home Value

$1,152

Median Rent

66.3%

Homeownership

Education

92.7%

High School+

39.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.7%

Drive Alone

13.0%

Work From Home

20.9 min

Avg Commute

32.2%

Foreign Born

Omaha spans these states

Nearby metros

Largest cities in Iowa

Largest counties in Iowa

Part of Iowa

Other metros

Metro areas in Iowa

Metro rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

The Omaha, Ne-Ia Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 972,840 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #58 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Omaha metro area is $83,023, with a per capita income of $44,338.

The Omaha, Ne-Ia CBSA spans 2 states: Iowa, Nebraska.

Data for the Omaha, Ne-Ia CBSA (36540) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.