Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE

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2021 Population

196,184

4.28% 1-year growth

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Pete Ricketts

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

35.6

1.14% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

5.99%

5.69% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$84,534

7.76% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$224,100

8.1% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

102,128

3.58% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE had a population of 196k people with a median age of 35.6 and a median household income of $84,534. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE grew from 188,137 to 196,184, a 4.28% increase and its median household income grew from $78,445 to $84,534, a 7.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.68%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.58%), and White (Hispanic) (3.06%).

8.74% of the households in Omaha City (Northwest) 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.

96.7% of the residents in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Douglas County--Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE are Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health (379 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE was $224,100, and the homeownership rate was 67.6%.

Most people in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE was 2 cars per household.

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

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Population & Diversity

Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE is home to a population of 196k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.59% of Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE residents were born outside of the country (12.9k people).

In 2021, there were 9.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (153k people) in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.22k Asian (Non-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 (Northwest) PUMA, NE are Spanish (6,041 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (1,459 households), and Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages (1,243 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

100,645

Women

51.3%

95,626

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 196,271 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

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Citizenship

96.7%

2021 Citizenship

96.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.7% of Omaha City (Northwest) 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 (Northwest) PUMA, NE was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
153k ± 3.08k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.3k ± 1.5k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.22k ± 926

6.12%

Hispanic Population

12k people

6.12% of the people in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE are hispanic (12k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
1,657 ± 995 people
Mexico
1,194 ± 846 people
Nepal
764 ± 677 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE was India, the natal country of 1,657 Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE residents, followed by Mexico with 1,194 and Nepal with 764.

Foreign-Born Population

6.59%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

12.9k people

6.44%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12.1k people

As of 2021, 6.59% of Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE residents (12.9k 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 (Northwest) PUMA, NE was 6.44%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,041 households (3.34%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,459 households (0.807%)
Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages
1,243 households (0.687%)

8.74% of the households in Omaha City (Northwest) 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 (Northwest) PUMA, NE was Spanish. 3.34% of the households in Omaha City (Northwest) 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
2,985 ± 340
Gulf War (2001-)
2,451 ± 472
Gulf War (1990s)
1,622 ± 250

Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE employs 102k people. The largest industries in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,848 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,439 people), and Construction (5,171 people), and the highest paying industries are Natural gas distribution ($150,635), Home health care services ($128,719), and Offices of physicians ($121,777).

Males in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,160. The income inequality in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

48,226

Women

48.9%

50,376

Men

51.1%

The workforce of Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE in 2020 was 98,602 people, with 48.9% woman, and 51.1% men.

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

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Occupations

102k

2021 Value

3.58%

1 Year growth

± 3.58%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE grew at a rate of 3.58%, from 98.6k employees to 102k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, are Registered nurses (3,139 people), Other managers (3,023 people), and Customer service representatives (2,871 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Omaha City (Northwest) 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

102k

2021 Value

3.58%

1 Year growth

± 3.58%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE grew at a rate of 3.58%, from 98.6k employees to 102k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,848 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,439 people), and Construction (5,171 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, though some of these residents may live in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,254

Median earning men ± $1,718

$42,490

Median earning women ± $1,017

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,558), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,539), and Public Administration ($66,467).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($57,057), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,538), and Wholesale Trade ($53,411).

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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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $26B, followed by Live animals/fish ($14.9B) and Cereal grains ($13.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$145B

2020 Value in Nebraska

$286B

Projected 2050 Value in Nebraska

97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nebraska trade was $145B. This is expected to increase 97.1% to $286B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Most Common Trade Partners

Iowa
$10.2B
Kansas
$7.65B
Texas
$6.86B

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $10.2B, followed by Kansas with $7.65B and Texas and $6.86B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).

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 (Northwest) 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 (Northwest) PUMA, NE awarded 379 degrees. The student population of Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 123 male students and 1,106 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE are White (319 and 84.6%), followed by Black or African American (18 and 4.77%), Hispanic or Latino (15 and 3.98%), and Unknown (10 and 2.65%).

The largest universities in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE by number of degrees awarded are Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health (379 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Douglas County--Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE are Registered Nursing (138 and 36.4%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (38 and 10%), and Radiographer (29 and 7.65%).

The median tuition cost in Douglas County--Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE for private four year colleges is $14,869.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 56.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,229 (10% men and 90% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,229 students enrolled in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, 10% men and 90% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 940 records, of which 91.1% were women and 8.94% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Radiographer
7 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
138 degrees awarded
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
7 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Douglas County--Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE was Radiographer with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Douglas County--Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

379 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health with 379 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 44 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, which is 0.131 times less than the 335 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 319 degrees mean that there were 17.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 18 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($14,869) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($570) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.273% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.291% 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 (Northwest) PUMA, NE in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (41.5k), Some college (35.6k), and High School or Equivalent (25.6k).

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 (Northwest) PUMA, NE was $224,100 in 2021, which is 0.915 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $207,300 to $224,100, a 8.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE is 67.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE is $84,534. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Omaha City (Northwest) 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.

Housing

Property

$224,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,080

$52,221

Median Property Taxes

±$1,293

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 (Northwest) 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 (Northwest) PUMA, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.6%

Homeownership

2021

61.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.6% of the housing units in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Omaha City (Northwest) 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 (Northwest) 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 (Northwest) 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.

$84,534

Median Household Income

± $1,950

77.2k

Number of Households

± 1,954

In 2021, the median household income of the 77.2k households in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE grew to $84,534 from the previous year's value of $78,445.

The following chart displays the households in Omaha City (Northwest) 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

0.452

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

0.457

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

In 2021, the income inequality in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.17% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.6%)
Worked At Home (10.8%)
Carpooled (6.38%)

In 2021, 80.6% of workers in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.8%) and those who carpooled to work (6.38%).

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

20.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.841% of the workforce in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Omaha City (Northwest) 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 (Northwest) 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 (Northwest) PUMA, NE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.99% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE (11.6k out of 194k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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

94.6% of the population of Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE has health coverage, with 65% on employee plans, 7.04% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 1.25% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see 1309 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0763% decrease from the previous year (1310 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1259 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 341 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,309 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nebraska

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see an average of 1,309 patients per year. This represents a 0.0763% decrease from the previous year (1,310 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Nebraska in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.39%

Uninsured

65%

Employer Coverage

7.04%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

1.25%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE declined by 4.13% from 5.62% to 5.39%.

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