Population 6,929 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Omaha
Household size in North Omaha
| Period | North Omaha | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.61 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.62 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
North Omaha is a place of small households, averaging 2.31 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.59, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Omaha
| Period | North Omaha | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 36.0 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.3 | 36.5 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.7 | 37.4 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 37.7 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +1.7 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
North Omaha skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.4, mirroring the country. North Omaha has the oldest population of any Omaha neighborhood.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Omaha
| Period | North Omaha | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 11.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 11.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 10.8% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in North Omaha than nationally: 14.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 8.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Omaha
Renters in North Omaha
| Period | North Omaha | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9% | 31.5% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.0% | 33.9% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.3% | 34.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.0% | 33.8% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in North Omaha than nationally: 47.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 33.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the north. The renter share is up 10.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Omaha
| Period | North Omaha | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 9.2% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.3% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in North Omaha: 6.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Omaha area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Omaha
| Period | North Omaha | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1973 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1975 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1979 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
North Omaha is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Omaha
| Period | North Omaha | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $597 | $844 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $766 | $938 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $855 | $1,042 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $892 | $1,337 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$295 | +$493 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Omaha pays $892 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $295 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. North Omaha has the lowest rents of any Omaha neighborhood.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Omaha
Bachelor's degrees in North Omaha
| Period | North Omaha | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 34.0% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 34.8% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 36.8% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 39.7% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in North Omaha have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 24.6%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.6 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Omaha
| Period | North Omaha | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.8% | 91.2% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.4% | 91.2% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.3% | 91.7% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.7% | 92.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in North Omaha never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. North Omaha has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Omaha neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Omaha
| Period | North Omaha | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 6.0% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Omaha runs well above the national rate: 9.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only two of Omaha's 19 neighborhoods have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.6 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Omaha compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Omaha | 2.31 | 42.0 | 14.1% | 47.0% | 6.0% | 1971 | $892 | 24.6% | 84.7% | 9.0% |
| Benson | 2.27 | 36.2 | 15.8% | 40.7% | 9.8% | 1945 | $1,319 | 29.5% | 91.2% | 5.7% |
| Keystone | 2.56 | 39.5 | 12.3% | 26.4% | 13.7% | 1963 | $1,228 | 30.5% | 95.2% | 2.8% |
| Miller Park Minne Lusa Area | 2.78 | 32.7 | 36.8% | 56.4% | 12.3% | 1949 | $1,027 | 15.1% | 86.7% | 11.8% |
| North Central Omaha | 2.58 | 34.5 | 15.5% | 42.1% | 8.3% | 1985 | $1,282 | 31.4% | 90.6% | 1.6% |
| Central Omaha | 2.16 | 41.6 | 8.6% | 49.9% | 3.7% | 1967 | $1,250 | 54.4% | 96.6% | 2.7% |
| Jefferson Square | 1.60 | 23.7 | 9.1% | 92.9% | 11.5% | 1998 | $1,366 | 62.8% | 90.4% | 8.5% |
| East Omaha | 2.15 | 37.1 | 9.3% | 49.5% | 13.5% | 1966 | $1,064 | 24.5% | 84.8% | 19.4% |
| Aksarben-Elmwood Park | 1.79 | 29.6 | 6.7% | 63.6% | 4.0% | 1973 | $1,574 | 58.2% | 94.9% | 3.1% |
| Leavenworth | 1.74 | 28.2 | 8.4% | 82.6% | 15.4% | 1960 | $1,135 | 49.8% | 93.5% | 4.5% |
| Downtown Omaha | 1.68 | 33.6 | 9.1% | 79.6% | 16.7% | 1971 | $1,228 | 51.5% | 90.3% | 8.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Omaha. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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