Omaha Metro Area
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Omaha Metro Area Legal Resources Back to top
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Omaha Metro Area Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 649,124
- Land Area (2000): 5,892.387 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 79.255 square kilometers
Houses (2000): 263,506
Omaha Metro Area Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 1,168,668 | 89.52% |
Rural, Farm | 21,543 | 1.65% |
Rural, Non-farm | 115,218 | 8.83% |
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Omaha Metro Area Employment Information Back to top
Omaha Metro Area Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 301,898 | 294,278 | 7,620 | 2.52% | 25 |
1991 | 305,687 | 296,781 | 8,906 | 2.91% | 29 |
1992 | 308,731 | 299,016 | 9,715 | 3.15% | 32 |
1993 | 317,004 | 307,337 | 9,667 | 3.05% | 31 |
1994 | 327,149 | 317,942 | 9,207 | 2.81% | 28 |
1995 | 337,252 | 328,180 | 9,073 | 2.69% | 27 |
1996 | 346,587 | 337,251 | 9,335 | 2.69% | 27 |
1997 | 352,539 | 343,996 | 8,544 | 2.42% | 24 |
1998 | 358,322 | 350,031 | 8,291 | 2.31% | 23 |
1999 | 360,712 | 351,425 | 9,287 | 2.57% | 26 |
2000 | 361,842 | 351,579 | 10,263 | 2.84% | 28 |
2001 | 365,244 | 353,121 | 12,123 | 3.32% | 33 |
2002 | 367,180 | 352,279 | 14,901 | 4.06% | 41 |
2003 | 371,043 | 355,184 | 15,859 | 4.27% | 43 |
2004 | 374,943 | 359,061 | 15,882 | 4.24% | 42 |
2005 | 376,694 | 360,626 | 16,068 | 4.27% | 43 |
2006 | 377,477 | 365,039 | 12,438 | 3.30% | 33 |
2007 | 383,211 | 370,583 | 12,629 | 3.30% | 33 |
2008 | 386,775 | 372,980 | 13,795 | 3.57% | 36 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 384,165 | 369,706 | 14,459 | 3.76% | 38 |
Feb 2008 | 383,717 | 370,539 | 13,178 | 3.43% | 34 |
Mar 2008 | 384,269 | 370,845 | 13,424 | 3.49% | 35 |
Apr 2008 | 388,516 | 375,495 | 13,021 | 3.35% | 34 |
May 2008 | 389,852 | 376,529 | 13,323 | 3.42% | 34 |
Jun 2008 | 389,997 | 375,391 | 14,606 | 3.75% | 37 |
Jul 2008 | 390,075 | 375,190 | 14,885 | 3.82% | 38 |
Aug 2008 | 387,541 | 373,483 | 14,058 | 3.63% | 36 |
Sep 2008 | 382,844 | 369,645 | 13,199 | 3.45% | 34 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Omaha Metro Area Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 40,048 | 11.54% |
2. | Finance and Insurance | 27,624 | 7.96% |
3. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 21,534 | 6.21% |
4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 17,626 | 5.08% |
5. | Educational Services | 15,840 | 4.57% |
6. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 15,194 | 4.38% |
7. | Health Care | 14,818 | 4.27% |
8. | Food Manufacturing | 12,456 | 3.59% |
9. | Public Administration | 11,900 | 3.43% |
10. | Repair and Maintenance | 8,678 | 2.50% |
11. | Truck Transportation | 8,066 | 2.33% |
12. | Food and Beverage Stores | 8,054 | 2.32% |
13. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 7,886 | 2.27% |
14. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 6,792 | 1.96% |
15. | Rail Transportation | 6,614 | 1.91% |
16. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 6,432 | 1.85% |
17. | Utilities | 5,626 | 1.62% |
18. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 5,588 | 1.61% |
19. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 5,548 | 1.60% |
20. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 4,832 | 1.39% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 48,422 | 15.10% |
2. | Educational Services | 37,126 | 11.58% |
3. | Finance and Insurance | 36,798 | 11.48% |
4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 21,776 | 6.79% |
5. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 17,596 | 5.49% |
6. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 14,232 | 4.44% |
7. | Social Assistance | 14,038 | 4.38% |
8. | Public Administration | 9,104 | 2.84% |
9. | Department and Other General Stores | 8,930 | 2.79% |
10. | Food and Beverage Stores | 8,376 | 2.61% |
11. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 6,136 | 1.91% |
12. | Food Manufacturing | 6,014 | 1.88% |
13. | Personal and Laundry Services | 5,824 | 1.82% |
14. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 5,768 | 1.80% |
15. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 5,304 | 1.65% |
16. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 5,294 | 1.65% |
17. | Construction | 4,382 | 1.37% |
18. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 3,110 | 0.97% |
19. | Used Merchandise / Gift / Misc. Stores | 3,048 | 0.95% |
20. | Info Services and Data Processing | 2,562 | 0.80% |
Omaha Metro Area Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Computer Specialists | 17,284 | 4.98% |
2. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 17,172 | 4.95% |
3. | Other Management Occupations | 16,894 | 4.87% |
4. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 14,136 | 4.08% |
5. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 13,002 | 3.75% |
6. | Other Production Occupations | 12,530 | 3.61% |
7. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 12,120 | 3.49% |
8. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 11,888 | 3.43% |
9. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 10,992 | 3.17% |
10. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 9,676 | 2.79% |
11. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 9,554 | 2.75% |
12. | Top Executives | 9,136 | 2.63% |
13. | Other Construction Trades | 8,452 | 2.44% |
14. | Other Office and Admin Support | 8,324 | 2.40% |
15. | Vehicle Mechanics | 8,322 | 2.40% |
16. | Business Operations Specialists | 6,886 | 1.99% |
17. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 6,458 | 1.86% |
18. | Carpenters | 6,222 | 1.79% |
19. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 6,086 | 1.75% |
20. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 5,954 | 1.72% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Office and Admin Support | 23,068 | 7.19% |
2. | Secretaries and Admins | 16,236 | 5.06% |
3. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 14,822 | 4.62% |
4. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 13,708 | 4.28% |
5. | Registered Nurses | 13,068 | 4.08% |
6. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 12,502 | 3.90% |
7. | Other Management Occupations | 11,926 | 3.72% |
8. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 10,498 | 3.27% |
9. | Business Operations Specialists | 10,430 | 3.25% |
10. | Customer Service Representatives | 10,352 | 3.23% |
11. | Child Care Workers | 9,320 | 2.91% |
12. | Cashiers | 8,742 | 2.73% |
13. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 8,708 | 2.72% |
14. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 7,956 | 2.48% |
15. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 7,452 | 2.32% |
16. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 6,652 | 2.07% |
17. | Computer Specialists | 6,592 | 2.06% |
18. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 6,518 | 2.03% |
19. | Other Production Occupations | 6,314 | 1.97% |
20. | Waiters and Waitresses | 5,954 | 1.86% |
Omaha Metro Area Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 600,736 | 60.84% |
15-35 hours | 134,343 | 13.60% |
1-14 hours | 31,686 | 3.21% |
No regular hours | 220,716 | 22.35% |
Omaha Metro Area Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 15,192 | 2.32% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 12,705 | 1.94% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 23,764 | 3.63% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 47,382 | 7.23% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 77,424 | 11.82% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 115,368 | 17.61% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 123,311 | 18.82% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 63,758 | 9.73% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 30,286 | 4.62% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 30,381 | 4.64% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 13,020 | 1.99% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 6,868 | 1.05% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 44,787 | 6.84% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 50,869 | 7.76% |
Omaha Metro Area Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 20,319 | 3.10% |
5-9 | 79,008 | 12.06% |
10-14 | 120,857 | 18.45% |
15-19 | 138,594 | 21.16% |
20-24 | 134,558 | 20.54% |
25-29 | 44,384 | 6.77% |
30-34 | 67,734 | 10.34% |
35-39 | 8,842 | 1.35% |
40-44 | 9,299 | 1.42% |
45-59 | 15,242 | 2.33% |
60-89 | 9,085 | 1.39% |
At least 90 | 7,193 | 1.10% |
Omaha Metro Area Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 3,177 | 0.48% | 534,543 | 81.60% |
30-44 | 2,226 | 0.34% | 83,649 | 12.77% |
45-59 | 890 | 0.14% | 14,352 | 2.19% |
At least 60 | 1,760 | 0.27% | 14,518 | 2.22% |
Omaha Metro Area Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 748 | 0.11% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 69,153 | 10.23% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 560,710 | 82.94% |
Motorcycle | 314 | 0.05% |
Other | 3,320 | 0.49% |
Public transportation | 8,053 | 1.19% |
Walked | 12,817 | 1.90% |
Worked at home | 20,945 | 3.10% |
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Omaha Metro Area Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 499,308 (1,270,072 people)
Families (2000): 333,958 (1,044,684 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 160,893
People at same address in 1995: 631,635
Omaha Metro Area Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 34,125 | 6.80% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 24,664 | 4.91% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 29,327 | 5.84% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 32,514 | 6.48% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 33,138 | 6.60% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 33,524 | 6.68% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 30,134 | 6.00% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 29,743 | 5.93% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 26,663 | 5.31% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 51,323 | 10.22% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 60,372 | 12.03% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 57,787 | 11.51% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 27,563 | 5.49% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 11,592 | 2.31% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 9,373 | 1.87% |
$200,000 or more | 10,145 | 2.02% |
Omaha Metro Area Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 67,530 | 27.10% |
Family, 2 people | 67,268 | 26.99% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 12,960 | 5.20% |
Family, 3 people | 37,741 | 15.14% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 2,102 | 0.84% |
Family, 4 people | 34,915 | 14.01% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 617 | 0.25% |
Family, 5 people | 16,825 | 6.75% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 170 | 0.07% |
Family, 6 people | 5,875 | 2.36% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 82 | 0.03% |
Family, 7 or more people | 3,095 | 1.24% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 39 | 0.02% |
Omaha Metro Area Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 427,778 | 31.06% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 201,242 | 14.61% |
Public Assistance | 13,811 | 1.00% |
Retirement | 71,866 | 5.22% |
Self Employment | 58,881 | 4.27% |
Social Security | 109,300 | 7.94% |
Supplemental Security | 12,730 | 0.92% |
Wage / Salary | 417,575 | 30.32% |
Other | 64,161 | 4.66% |
Omaha Metro Area Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 133,583 | 50.67% |
With children under 18 | 130,071 | 49.33% |
Omaha Metro Area Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 44,121 | 9.01% |
Married | 284,571 | 58.09% |
Never Married | 151,333 | 30.89% |
Widowed | 9,877 | 2.02% |
Omaha Metro Area Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 59,797 | 11.55% |
Married | 283,079 | 54.68% |
Never Married | 128,859 | 24.89% |
Widowed | 45,954 | 8.88% |
Omaha Metro Area Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Omaha Metro Area Education Information Back to top
Omaha Metro Area Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 35,236 | 3.72% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 85,846 | 9.05% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 256,687 | 27.07% |
Some college, no degree | 256,416 | 27.04% |
Associate degree | 59,847 | 6.31% |
Bachelors degree | 179,793 | 18.96% |
Graduate or professional degree | 74,568 | 7.86% |
Omaha Metro Area Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 13,093 | 2.02% | 12,744 | 1.96% | 25,837 | 3.98% |
Kindergarten | 16,697 | 2.57% | 3,964 | 0.61% | 20,661 | 3.18% |
Grades 1-4 | 67,193 | 10.35% | 15,416 | 2.37% | 82,609 | 12.73% |
Grades 5-8 | 65,581 | 10.10% | 13,994 | 2.16% | 79,575 | 12.26% |
Grades 9-12 | 67,608 | 10.42% | 12,091 | 1.86% | 79,699 | 12.28% |
Undergrad college | 53,857 | 8.30% | 18,192 | 2.80% | 72,049 | 11.10% |
Graduate or professional school | 11,670 | 1.80% | 6,795 | 1.05% | 18,465 | 2.84% |
Total | 295,699 | 45.55% | 83,196 | 12.82% | 378,895 | 58.37% |
Omaha Metro Area Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Omaha Metro Area Public Benefits Information Back to top
Omaha Metro Area Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 1,170,790 | 91.63% |
Below Poverty Level | 106,924 | 8.37% |
Omaha Metro Area Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Omaha Metro Area Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 1,891
Omaha Metro Area Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Omaha Metro Area Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Omaha Metro Area Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 98,343 | 15.15% |
10-19 Years | 98,060 | 15.11% |
20-29 Years | 94,286 | 14.53% |
30-39 Years | 102,380 | 15.77% |
40-49 Years | 98,962 | 15.25% |
50-59 Years | 67,608 | 10.42% |
60-69 Years | 41,275 | 6.36% |
70-79 Years | 30,737 | 4.74% |
80-89 Years | 14,582 | 2.25% |
90+ Years | 2,891 | 0.45% |
Omaha Metro Area Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 318,879 | 49.12% |
Female | 330,245 | 50.88% |
Omaha Metro Area Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 530,645 | 81.75% |
African-American | 58,178 | 8.96% |
Hispanic/Latino | 37,048 | 5.71% |
Asian | 10,332 | 1.59% |
Multiracial | 8,881 | 1.37% |
Amerindian | 3,012 | 0.46% |
Other Race | 685 | 0.11% |
Pacific Islander | 343 | 0.05% |
Omaha Metro Area Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | German | 420,775 | 31.64% |
2. | Irish | 209,618 | 15.76% |
3. | English | 122,345 | 9.20% |
4. | Czech | 65,012 | 4.89% |
5. | Polish | 62,761 | 4.72% |
6. | Italian | 60,920 | 4.58% |
7. | Swedish | 55,828 | 4.20% |
8. | United States Or American | 52,209 | 3.93% |
9. | Danish | 42,796 | 3.22% |
10. | French Non-Basque | 35,909 | 2.70% |
Omaha Metro Area Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 1,108,657 | 91.74% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 58,601 | 4.85% |
3. | German | 6,084 | 0.50% |
4. | French | 3,941 | 0.33% |
5. | Vietnamese | 2,848 | 0.24% |
6. | Chinese | 2,618 | 0.22% |
7. | Other Slavic | 2,302 | 0.19% |
8. | Italian | 2,188 | 0.18% |
9. | African | 2,050 | 0.17% |
10. | Tagalog | 1,866 | 0.15% |
Omaha Metro Area Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 1,239,862 | 94.98% |
Naturalized immigrant | 22,649 | 1.73% |
Not a citizen | 42,918 | 3.29% |
Omaha Metro Area Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Omaha Metro Area Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Omaha Metro Area Counties Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
Cass County | Sarpy County | Washington County |
Douglas County | Saunders County |
Omaha Metro Area Cities Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population