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Omaha, NE

Founded 1854Douglas CountyElev. 332 m
Population
488,197
Median home
$230,100
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
185
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Omaha

Omaha is a city in Nebraska with about 488,197 residents. Omaha was founded in 1854 and sits in Douglas County. The median age is 35.3 and the median household income is $72,708. Homes carry a median value of $230,100, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (64.2%). Around 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
488,197
Median age
35.3
Median household income
$72,708
Per-capita income
$42,515
Poverty rate
12.8%
High-school grad or higher
90.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.3%
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg. commute
19.6 min
Work from home
13.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White64.2%
Hispanic or Latino15.6%
Black11.5%
Asian4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.2%
Sales & office20.4%
Service15.3%
Production, transportation & material moving12.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$230,100
Median gross rent
$1,150/mo
Owner-occupied
57.7%
Median year built
1972
Households
199,926
Avg. household size
2.39

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Omaha has 185 public schools — 111 elementary, 25 middle, 33 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 22 schools
Reading48%
Math42%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ACCELERE PROGRAMHighGrades 9–12
BENSON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
BLACKBURN ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMHighGrades 9–12
BRYAN HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
BURKE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
CAREER CENTERHighGrades 9–12
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
DOUGLAS COUNTY YOUTH CENTERHighGrades 7–12
ELKHORN NORTH HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
ELKHORN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
ESL TEEN LITERACY PROGRAMHighGrades 9–12
GATEWAY TO COLLEGE PROGRAMHighGrades 9–12
INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAMHighGrades 9–12
KEITH LUTZ HORIZON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime27% below national
Omaha283
Nebraska199
United States386
↓ 54% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime47% above national
Omaha2,878
Nebraska1,611
United States1,952
↓ 21% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Omaha Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Omaha.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Douglas County
HailVery High
Ice stormVery High
Strong windVery High
TornadoVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Omaha is in Douglas County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Omaha was founded in 1854 and sits in Douglas County. Elevation ~332 m.

Population trend
495K403K488,19720082024
Map of Omaha
Omaha, NE
Where Omaha is
OmahaLincolnBellevueGrand IslandKearneyFremont
Historic places

152 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

USS HAZARD (AM-240) National Historic LandmarkGeorgia Row HouseJewell BuildingKelly, George H., HouseMcLaughlin, Charles D., HousePorter-Thomsen HouseSt. Martin of Tours Episcopal ChurchBemis Omaha Bag Company Building
Notable people from Omaha
Gerald FordMarlon BrandoWarren BuffettMalcolm XFred AstaireNick NolteAndy RoddickMontgomery CliftNicholas SparksBarry C. Barish
People searches in Omaha
Michael Smith (73)John Smith (66)James Smith (63)David SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Ralston (4 mi)La Vista (6 mi)Papillion (8 mi)Bellevue (10 mi)Gretna (12 mi)Blair (20 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Douglas County

Most-recorded names in Douglas County booking & incarceration records:

Michael Davis (3)Cameron Williams (2)Terrence Moore (2)William Smith (2)Robert Williams (2)James Moore (2)Daion Williams (2)Andrew Williams (2)Anthony Martinez (2)Adam Johnson (1)Adrian Rodriguez (1)Adrian Jones (1)Ahmad Jackson (1)Ahmad Smith (1)Adam Clark (1)Aaron Whitehill (1)Adrian Garcia (1)Alex Johnson (1)Alejandro Flores (1)Adonis Williams (1)Alexander Jackson (1)Alexander Miller (1)Alexandro Flores (1)Alexis Jones (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Omaha, NE (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Omaha, Nebraska.

Ryan Abraham Campbell, 49
Omaha · Douglas County · 68142
AKA Ryan A Campbell
Ryan Dcaree Wilson, 28
Omaha · Douglas County · 68137
AKA Ryan D Wilson
Angelina Katherine Smith, 57
Omaha · Douglas County · 68105
AKA Angelina K Smith, Angelina K Sinclair
Angelina K Smith, 57
Omaha · Douglas County · 68105
AKA Angelina Sinclair
Miguel Antonio Champion Flores, 29
Omaha · Douglas County · 68144
AKA Miguel Morris, Miguel A Champion-Flores
Charles Richard Jones, 69
Omaha · Douglas County · 68110
AKA Charles R Jones, Charles R Jones Jr
Kenneth Leroy Scott Jr, 39
Omaha · Douglas County · 68102
AKA Kenneth L Scott, X Speedy
Kenneth Jerome Walker, 53
Omaha · Douglas County · 68110
AKA Kenneth J Walker
Kenneth A Moore, 80
Omaha · Douglas County · 68106
AKA Kenneth Moore, Kenneth Arthur Simms
George Clarence Scott, 54
Omaha · Douglas County · 68102
AKA George C Scott Ii
George Alvin Martin, 66
Omaha · Douglas County · 68132
AKA George A Martin
George Carlton Anderson Iii, 66
Omaha · Douglas County · 68132
AKA George C Anderson Iii
George Dupree Smith, 55
Omaha · Douglas County · 68110
AKA George D Smith
Paul Michael Rivera, 62
Omaha · Douglas County · 68105
AKA Michael Rivera
Paul Armond Smith, 63
Omaha · Douglas County · 68111
AKA Paul A Smith
Andrew Lee Harris, 73
Omaha · Douglas County · 68110
AKA Andrew Lee Jones, Andrew L Harris

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Omaha — frequently asked

What is the population of Omaha, Nebraska?
Omaha has a population of about 488,197, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Omaha?
The median home value in Omaha is $230,100, and the median gross rent is $1,150/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Omaha safe? What is the crime rate?
Omaha Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 283 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Omaha face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Douglas County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hail, ice storm, strong wind.
How many schools are in Omaha?
Omaha has 185 public schools (111 elementary, 25 middle, 33 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Omaha?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Omaha. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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