Population 29,564 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Central Omaha
Household size in South Central Omaha
| Period | South Central Omaha | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.61 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.62 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.12 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
South Central Omaha is a place of small households, averaging 2.12 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 edged down from 2.17, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the northeast.
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 South Central Omaha
| Period | South Central Omaha | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 36.0 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.6 | 36.5 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.7 | 37.7 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.0 | +1.7 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
South Central Omaha is young: half of its residents are under 35.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 36.6, even as the national median rose.
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 South Central Omaha
| Period | South Central Omaha | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 11.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 11.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 10.8% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in South Central Omaha (8.9%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.2 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 South Central Omaha
Renters in South Central Omaha
| Period | South Central Omaha | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.6% | 31.5% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.7% | 33.9% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.3% | 34.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.8% | 33.8% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in South Central Omaha: 56.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over four in ten owners (42.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the northwest. The renter share is up 6.1 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 South Central Omaha
| Period | South Central Omaha | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 9.2% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.3% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.3% of homes in South Central Omaha are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Omaha area. Vacancy has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 South Central Omaha
| Period | South Central Omaha | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1973 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1975 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in South Central Omaha run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 South Central Omaha
| Period | South Central Omaha | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $767 | $844 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $840 | $938 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $933 | $1,042 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,206 | $1,337 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$439 | +$493 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Central Omaha pays $1,206 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $439 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northwest.
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 South Central Omaha
Bachelor's degrees in South Central Omaha
| Period | South Central Omaha | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0% | 34.0% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.4% | 34.8% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.9% | 36.8% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.5% | 39.7% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in South Central Omaha (40.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.5 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
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 South Central Omaha
| Period | South Central Omaha | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.6% | 91.2% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 91.2% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 91.7% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 92.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in South Central Omaha is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Omaha area. The share with a diploma is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 South Central Omaha
| Period | South Central Omaha | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 6.0% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Central Omaha runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
South Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Omaha | 2.12 | 35.7 | 8.9% | 56.8% | 5.3% | 1974 | $1,206 | 40.5% | 93.6% | 3.4% |
| Aksarben-Elmwood Park | 1.79 | 29.6 | 6.7% | 63.6% | 4.0% | 1973 | $1,574 | 58.2% | 94.9% | 3.1% |
| Central Omaha | 2.16 | 41.6 | 8.6% | 49.9% | 3.7% | 1967 | $1,250 | 54.4% | 96.6% | 2.7% |
| Hanscom Park | 2.62 | 37.2 | 14.7% | 34.6% | 4.2% | 1943 | $1,209 | 25.0% | 82.2% | 6.5% |
| Leavenworth | 1.74 | 28.2 | 8.4% | 82.6% | 15.4% | 1960 | $1,135 | 49.8% | 93.5% | 4.5% |
| Benson | 2.27 | 36.2 | 15.8% | 40.7% | 9.8% | 1945 | $1,319 | 29.5% | 91.2% | 5.7% |
| Vinton Street | 2.98 | 31.2 | 24.6% | 49.1% | 4.2% | 1941 | $1,350 | 13.0% | 60.0% | 1.9% |
| Columbus Park | 3.30 | 28.1 | 21.6% | 59.6% | 11.8% | 1943 | $1,054 | 11.0% | 68.8% | 8.1% |
| Keystone | 2.56 | 39.5 | 12.3% | 26.4% | 13.7% | 1963 | $1,228 | 30.5% | 95.2% | 2.8% |
| West Omaha | 2.43 | 39.9 | 7.2% | 38.4% | 3.4% | 1986 | $1,484 | 54.5% | 96.9% | 2.8% |
| Jefferson Square | 1.60 | 23.7 | 9.1% | 92.9% | 11.5% | 1998 | $1,366 | 62.8% | 90.4% | 8.5% |
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 South Central 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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