greater omaha demographics

Greater Omaha offers a large and diverse workforce for employers of all sizes and industries. The Greater Omaha population not only possesses the education and demographic qualities that employers are looking for, but also the nationally recognized Midwest work ethic that is simply part of the fabric of the region.

Omaha Demographic Quick Facts

• Omaha’s population is nearly 843,000 within the Greater Omaha MSA and more than 1.2 million people live within a 60-minute drive of central Omaha.
• Approximately 15 percent of Greater Omaha’s population consists of minorities.
• More than 35 percent of the population is 24 years old or younger with a median age of 34.9.
• The median household income is $57,850 -- more than 10 percent higher than the national average.
• More than 92 percent of Greater Omaha adults 25 years old or older are high-school graduates.

Greater Omaha
Demographic Profile




Greater Omaha
Statistical Overview