Omaha, NE Demographics

A map of Omaha's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	309,789	302,548	63.4%	62.2%
Hispanic	79,145	75,563	16.2%	15.5%
Black	55,778	59,347	11.4%	12.2%
Multiracial	21,665	21,612	4.4%	4.4%
Asian	19,669	22,184	4.0%	4.6%
Native American/Other	2,791	4,797	0.6%	1.0%

Omaha, Nebraska has an estimated population of 488,837, a less than 1% change from the 486,051 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.4% White, 16.2% Hispanic, 11.4% Black, 4.4% Multiracial, 4.0% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Omaha, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Omaha has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Nebraska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Omaha, that probability was 56.9% in 2020 and 55.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Omaha is ranked the most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Omaha was ranked the 1st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Omaha's White Population

309,789 residents of Omaha, or 63.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Omaha is considerably lower than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Omaha ranks 567th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Omaha's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Omaha's population has increased from 62.2% to 63.4%.

Omaha is more White than neighboring Boys Town (46.4% White). Omaha is less White than neighboring Ralston (70.7% White), La Vista (73.6% White), Papillion (82.5% White), and Chalco (84.3% White).

Omaha's Black Population

55,778 residents of Omaha, or 11.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Omaha is higher than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Omaha ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Omaha's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. Black residents' share of Omaha's population has decreased from 12.2% to 11.4%.

Omaha is more Black than neighboring Ralston (0.9% Black), La Vista (4.3% Black), Papillion (3.9% Black), and Chalco (0.5% Black). Omaha is less Black than neighboring Boys Town (33.4% Black).

Omaha's Asian Population

19,669 residents of Omaha, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Omaha is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Omaha ranks 5th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Omaha's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. Asian residents' share of Omaha's population has decreased from 4.6% to 4.0%.

Omaha is more Asian than neighboring Ralston (0.3% Asian), Boys Town (1.1% Asian), La Vista (1.7% Asian), Papillion (1.1% Asian), and Chalco (1% Asian).

Omaha's Hispanic Population

79,145 residents of Omaha, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Omaha is slightly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Omaha ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Omaha's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Omaha's population has increased from 15.5% to 16.2%.

Omaha is more Hispanic than neighboring Boys Town (12.6% Hispanic), Papillion (8.6% Hispanic), and Chalco (9.6% Hispanic). Omaha is less Hispanic than neighboring Ralston (24.3% Hispanic), and La Vista (16.3% Hispanic).

Omaha's Native American/Other Population

2,791 residents of Omaha, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Omaha is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Omaha ranks 160th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Omaha's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Omaha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Omaha is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Vista (0.4% Native American/Other), Papillion (0.2% Native American/Other), and Chalco (0.2% Native American/Other). Omaha is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ralston (0.8% Native American/Other), and Boys Town (5.1% Native American/Other).

Omaha's Multiracial Population

21,665 residents of Omaha, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Omaha is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Omaha ranks 121st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Omaha's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Omaha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Omaha is more Multiracial than neighboring Ralston (3% Multiracial), Boys Town (1.5% Multiracial), La Vista (3.7% Multiracial), and Papillion (3.8% Multiracial). Omaha is less Multiracial than neighboring Chalco (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.