Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE

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2021 Population

154,497

1.08% 1-year growth

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Pete Ricketts

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.9

0.531% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

5.08%

20.2% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$89,640

2.92% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$229,700

6.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE had a population of 154k people with a median age of 37.9 and a median household income of $89,640. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE grew from 152,840 to 154,497, a 1.08% increase and its median household income grew from $87,100 to $89,640, a 2.92% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.93%), White (Hispanic) (3.58%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.06%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.31%).

8.95% of the households in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.4% of the residents in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Douglas County--Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE are Capitol School of Hairstyling and Esthetics (145 degrees awarded in 2021) and Xenon International Academy-Omaha (111 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE was $229,700, and the homeownership rate was 70.8%.

Most people in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE was 2 cars per household.

Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE borders Dodge, Cass, Saunders & Washington Counties PUMA, NE, Bellevue City PUMA, NE, Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, and Omaha City (Southeast) PUMA, NE.

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Population & Diversity

Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE is home to a population of 154k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.41% of Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE residents were born outside of the country (9.9k people).

In 2021, there were 21.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (129k people) in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.07k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.54k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE are Spanish (5,204 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,052 households), and Telugu (897 households).

Citizenship

96.4%

2021 Citizenship

96.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.4% of Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
129k ± 3.02k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.07k ± 960
White (Hispanic)
5.54k ± 868

6.6%

Hispanic Population

10.2k people

6.6% of the people in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE are hispanic (10.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

6.41%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.9k people

6.23%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.53k people

As of 2021, 6.41% of Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE residents (9.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE was 6.23%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,204 households (3.62%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,052 households (0.731%)
Telugu
897 households (0.623%)

8.95% of the households in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE was Spanish. 3.62% of the households in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,568 ± 254
Gulf War (2001-)
2,014 ± 372
Gulf War (1990s)
1,593 ± 260

Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE employs 80.8k people. The largest industries in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE are Construction (5,220 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,158 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,645 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($240,820), Natural gas distribution ($147,599), and Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($140,927).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

38,604

Women

47.9%

42,022

Men

52.1%

The workforce of Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE in 2020 was 80,626 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE.

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Occupations

80.8k

2021 Value

0.238%

1 Year growth

± 0.238%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE grew at a rate of 0.238%, from 80.6k employees to 80.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE, are Registered nurses (2,582 people), Other managers (2,370 people), and Customer service representatives (2,120 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

80.8k

2021 Value

0.238%

1 Year growth

± 0.238%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE grew at a rate of 0.238%, from 80.6k employees to 80.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE, are Construction (5,220 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,158 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,645 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE, though some of these residents may live in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,309

Median earning men ± $1,504

$43,863

Median earning women ± $1,208

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,156), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,266), and Public Administration ($78,852).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($66,522), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,451), and Manufacturing ($52,398).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.12%).

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE. Showing the available data for Nebraska.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nebraska

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Senator from Nebraska

Deb Fischer
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Pete Ricketts
Assumed office on January 23, 2023
Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE awarded 256 degrees. The student population of Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 18 male students and 302 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE are White (192 and 75%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (36 and 14.1%), Black or African American (17 and 6.64%), and Two or More Races (8 and 3.13%).

The largest universities in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE by number of degrees awarded are Capitol School of Hairstyling and Esthetics (145 and 56.6%) and Xenon International Academy-Omaha (111 and 43.4%).

The most popular majors in Douglas County--Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE are General Cosmetology (130 and 50.8%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (114 and 44.5%), and Barbering (6 and 2.34%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.264% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.337% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (33.5k), Some college (26.6k), and High School or Equivalent (21.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE was $229,700 in 2021, which is 0.938 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $216,200 to $229,700, a 6.24% increase. The homeownership rate in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE is 70.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE is $89,640. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE was Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE with a value of $89,640, followed by Bellevue City PUMA, NE and Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, with respective values of $88,408 and $84,534.

Property

$229,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,974

$43,526

Median Property Taxes

±$1,203

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.8%

Homeownership

2021

61.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.8% of the housing units in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE was Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE with a value of $89,640, followed by Bellevue City PUMA, NE and Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, with respective values of $88,408 and $84,534.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$89,640

Median Household Income

± $2,366

61.5k

Number of Households

± 1,635

In 2021, the median household income of the 61.5k households in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE grew to $89,640 from the previous year's value of $87,100.

The following chart displays the households in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.466

2021 Wage GINI in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE

In 2021, the income inequality in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.78% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.9%)
Worked At Home (10.7%)
Carpooled (7.47%)

In 2021, 79.9% of workers in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.7%) and those who carpooled to work (7.47%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.02% of the workforce in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.08% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE (7.8k out of 154k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.3% of the population of Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE has health coverage, with 64.6% on employee plans, 5.45% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.57% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.66%

Uninsured

64.6%

Employer Coverage

5.45%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.57%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE grew by 6.41% from 4.38% to 4.66%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.