Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE

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2021 Population

137,970

1.36% 1-year growth

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Pete Ricketts

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

1.2% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.5%

2.16% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$60,652

6.92% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$128,300

4.22% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

64,607

1.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE had a population of 138k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $60,652. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE grew from 136,120 to 137,970, a 1.36% increase and its median household income grew from $56,724 to $60,652, a 6.92% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (89%), White (Hispanic) (3.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.37%), Other (Hispanic) (1.79%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.18%).

6.75% of the households in Southeast Nebraska 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.

97.8% of the residents in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE are Concordia University-Nebraska (1,272 degrees awarded in 2021), Doane University (689 degrees), and Peru State College (372 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE was $128,300, and the homeownership rate was 74.2%.

Most people in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE was 2 cars per household.

Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE borders Council Bluffs City PUMA, IA, Salina City PUMA, KS, Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS, Shawnee (Outside Topeka City), Osage, Jackson, Brown & Wabaunsee Counties PUMA, KS, Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO, Northeast Nebraska PUMA, NE, Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, Dodge, Cass, Saunders & Washington Counties PUMA, NE, Lincoln City (North) PUMA, NE, and Lincoln City (South) PUMA, NE.

United States Nebraska

Population & Diversity

Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE is home to a population of 138k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.5% of Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were born outside of the country (4.83k people).

In 2021, there were 24.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (123k people) in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.97k White (Hispanic) and 3.27k Two+ (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 Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE are Spanish (6,790 households), German (602 households), and Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages (185 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

68,043

Women

49.3%

69,837

Men

50.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 137,880 inhabitants, with 50.7% men, and 49.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.8%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.8% of Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
123k ± 307
White (Hispanic)
4.97k ± 655
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.27k ± 375

6.77%

Hispanic Population

9.35k people

6.77% of the people in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE are hispanic (9.35k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,615 ± 981 people
El Salvador
259 ± 395 people
Germany
196 ± 343 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE was Mexico, the natal country of 1,615 Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE residents, followed by El Salvador with 259 and Germany with 196.

Foreign-Born Population

3.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.83k people

3.58%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.87k people

As of 2021, 3.5% of Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE residents (4.83k 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 Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE was 3.58%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,790 households (5.23%)
German
602 households (0.463%)
Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages
185 households (0.142%)

6.75% of the households in Southeast Nebraska 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 Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE was Spanish. 5.23% of the households in Southeast Nebraska 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
2,898 ± 236
Gulf War (2001-)
1,308 ± 203
Gulf War (1990s)
1,152 ± 156

Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE employs 64.6k people. The largest industries in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE are Elementary & secondary schools (5,182 people), Construction (4,166 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,010 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($166,487), Department stores ($166,070), and Bus service & urban transit ($121,495).

Males in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,627. The income inequality in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.412, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,182

Women

47.5%

33,330

Men

52.5%

The workforce of Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2020 was 63,512 people, with 47.5% woman, and 52.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE.

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Occupations

64.6k

2021 Value

1.72%

1 Year growth

± 1.72%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 63.5k employees to 64.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,451 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,908 people), and Registered nurses (1,689 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southeast Nebraska 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

64.6k

2021 Value

1.72%

1 Year growth

± 1.72%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 63.5k employees to 64.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,182 people), Construction (4,166 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,010 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE, though some of these residents may live in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,100

Median earning men ± $1,106

$29,904

Median earning women ± $917

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,070), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,594), and Public Administration ($56,842).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,037), Public Administration ($40,356), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,570).

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 Southeast Nebraska 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 Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE awarded 2,418 degrees. The student population of Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,171 male students and 4,593 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (1,681 and 70.2%), followed by Unknown (294 and 12.3%), Black or African American (169 and 7.06%), and Hispanic or Latino (151 and 6.31%).

The largest universities in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE by number of degrees awarded are Concordia University-Nebraska (1,272 and 52.6%), Doane University (689 and 28.5%), and Peru State College (372 and 15.4%).

The most popular majors in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE are Curriculum & Instruction (939 and 38.8%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (234 and 9.68%), and General Business Administration & Management (203 and 8.4%).

The median tuition costs in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE are $35,600 for private four year colleges, and $5,640 and $5,640 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,764 (40.8% men and 59.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,764 students enrolled in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE, 40.8% men and 59.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,551 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Educational Leadership & Administration
214 degree-majors awarded
Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
60 degree-majors awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
938 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE was General Educational Leadership & Administration with 214 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Concordia University-Nebraska
1,272 degrees awarded
Doane University
689 degrees awarded
Peru State College
372 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Concordia University-Nebraska with 1,272 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 735 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE, which is 0.437 times less than the 1,683 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 1,681 degrees mean that there were 5.72 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 294 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 ($35,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,160) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,500) 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, 0.851% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.73% 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 Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (35.8k), Some college (25.2k), and Bachelors Degree (16.8k).

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 Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE was $128,300 in 2021, which is 0.524 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $123,100 to $128,300, a 4.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE is 74.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE is $60,652. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Southeast Nebraska 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

$128,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,750

$40,669

Median Property Taxes

±$981

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 Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.2%

Homeownership

2021

62.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.2% of the housing units in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Southeast Nebraska 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 Southeast Nebraska 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 Southeast Nebraska 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.

$60,652

Median Household Income

± $1,403

54.8k

Number of Households

± 1,220

In 2021, the median household income of the 54.8k households in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE grew to $60,652 from the previous year's value of $56,724.

The following chart displays the households in Southeast Nebraska 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

0.412

2021 Wage GINI in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE

0.396

2020 Wage GINI in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE

In 2021, the income inequality in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE was 0.412 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.02% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.2%)
Carpooled (9.51%)
Worked At Home (6.05%)

In 2021, 79.2% of workers in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.51%) and those who worked at home (6.05%).

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

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.65% of the workforce in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Southeast Nebraska 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 Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE (13.9k out of 132k 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 75+, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

92.8% of the population of Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE has health coverage, with 51.8% on employee plans, 9.52% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 1.7% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.17%

Uninsured

51.8%

Employer Coverage

9.52%

Medicaid

14.8%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

1.7%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE declined by 1.4% from 7.27% to 7.17%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.