Population 45,260 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Papillion
Household size in Papillion
| Period | Papillion | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.91 | 2.61 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 2.62 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.84 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Papillion holds 2.78 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.91, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the east.
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 Papillion
| Period | Papillion | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7 | 36.0 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.7 | 36.5 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 37.4 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.2 | 37.7 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +1.7 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Papillion are younger than 39.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the wider Omaha area, where the median age is 37.7. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.7, as it has nationally.
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 Papillion
| Period | Papillion | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 11.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 11.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 10.8% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.0% of households in Papillion, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of the 37 Nebraska cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Papillion
Renters in Papillion
| Period | Papillion | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 31.5% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 33.9% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 34.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 33.8% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Papillion is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among owners, 25.8% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Papillion
| Period | Papillion | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 9.2% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 6.3% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Papillion: just 3.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only three of the 37 Nebraska cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Papillion
| Period | Papillion | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1973 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1975 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1979 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Papillion has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2000, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center has the oldest housing. Of the 37 Nebraska cities with 5,000+ people, only three have newer homes.
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 Papillion
| Period | Papillion | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,072 | $844 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $997 | $938 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,218 | $1,042 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,576 | $1,337 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$505 | +$493 | +$429 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Papillion costs $1,576 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Omaha area as a whole ($1,337). Rent has climbed $505 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Papillion
Bachelor's degrees in Papillion
| Period | Papillion | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6% | 34.0% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.0% | 34.8% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.9% | 36.8% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.6% | 39.7% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Papillion: 52.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 10.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 37 Nebraska cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Papillion
| Period | Papillion | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.4% | 91.2% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.8% | 91.2% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 91.7% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 92.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Papillion: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Papillion has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Nebraska cities.
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 Papillion
| Period | Papillion | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 6.0% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Papillion has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Papillion compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion | 2.78 | 39.2 | 6.0% | 24.1% | 3.8% | 2000 | $1,576 | 52.6% | 96.9% | 2.1% |
| La Vista | 2.58 | 36.8 | 12.5% | 39.6% | 3.5% | 1993 | $1,312 | 40.1% | 97.2% | 3.8% |
| Ralston | 2.32 | 38.9 | 6.7% | 35.7% | 5.4% | 1972 | $1,159 | 28.3% | 89.8% | 2.3% |
| Offutt AFB | 3.16 | 24.7 | 15.1% | 99.3% | 9.4% | 1995 | $1,670 | 26.8% | 96.6% | 3.0% |
| Richfield | 2.44 | 48.5 | 2.7% | 5.6% | 14.2% | 1978 | $1,301 | 40.3% | 95.2% | 2.1% |
| Bellevue | 2.60 | 36.7 | 11.6% | 33.3% | 5.1% | 1982 | $1,341 | 33.7% | 92.5% | 3.2% |
| St. Columbans | 2.64 | 40.0 | 3.6% | 17.2% | 10.9% | 1966 | $1,299 | 39.9% | 97.7% | 2.8% |
| Chalco | 2.32 | 35.2 | 8.8% | 32.8% | 1.2% | 1993 | $1,175 | 35.2% | 96.2% | 1.7% |
| Springfield | 2.67 | 40.6 | 10.3% | 17.4% | 6.2% | 1984 | $1,281 | 33.4% | 96.7% | 2.6% |
| Cedar Creek | 2.33 | 50.2 | 1.4% | 1.1% | 17.2% | 1993 | $1,196 | 27.6% | 95.2% | 0.6% |
| Omaha area | 2.57 | 37.7 | 10.8% | 33.8% | 6.3% | 1979 | $1,337 | 39.7% | 92.5% | 3.5% |
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 Papillion. 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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