Demographics & People — Omaha, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 488,197 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~490,300 |
| Median Age | 35.3 |
| Total Households | 199,926 |
| Family Households | 115,936 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4887 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 335,709 |
| Black or African American | 57,567 |
| Asian | 19,441 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76,142 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 137,532 |
| German | 120,134 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 100,880 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 72,164 |
| Irish | 63,140 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 54,885 |
| English | 40,467 |
| Italian | 19,330 |
| Polish | 16,608 |
| Czech | 15,870 |
Language
| English Only | 376,409 |
| Spanish | 50,589 |
| Population 5+ | 455,201 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 23,875 |
| Population 18+ | 368,139 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Omaha, Nebraska.