Papillion, NE Demographics

A map of Papillion's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	20,821	19,837	82.5%	82.1%
Hispanic	2,159	1,827	8.6%	7.6%
Black	977	746	3.9%	3.1%
Multiracial	949	1,188	3.8%	4.9%
Asian	285	397	1.1%	1.6%
Native American/Other	53	164	0.2%	0.7%

Papillion, Nebraska has an estimated population of 25,244, an increase from the 24,159 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.5% White, 8.6% Hispanic, 3.9% Black, 3.8% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Papillion, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Papillion has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Papillion, that probability was 31.6% in 2020 and 30.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Papillion is ranked the 8th 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). Papillion was ranked the 9th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Papillion's White Population

20,821 residents of Papillion, or 82.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Papillion is higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Papillion ranks 492nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Papillion's White population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Papillion's population has remained roughly unchanged at 82.5%.

Papillion is more White than neighboring La Vista (73.6% White), and Ralston (70.7% White). Papillion is less White than neighboring Richfield (83% White), Chalco (84.3% White), and Springfield (91.9% White).

Papillion's Black Population

977 residents of Papillion, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Papillion is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Papillion ranks 19th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Papillion's Black population has grown by an estimated 31.0%. Black residents' share of Papillion's population has increased from 3.1% to 3.9%.

Papillion is more Black than neighboring Richfield (0% Black), Ralston (0.9% Black), Chalco (0.5% Black), and Springfield (0.3% Black). Papillion is less Black than neighboring La Vista (4.3% Black).

Papillion's Asian Population

285 residents of Papillion, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Papillion is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Papillion ranks 31st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Papillion's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.2%. Asian residents' share of Papillion's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.1%.

Papillion is more Asian than neighboring Richfield (0% Asian), Ralston (0.3% Asian), Chalco (1% Asian), and Springfield (0% Asian). Papillion is less Asian than neighboring La Vista (1.7% Asian).

Papillion's Hispanic Population

2,159 residents of Papillion, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Papillion is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Papillion ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Papillion's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Papillion's population has increased from 7.6% to 8.6%.

Papillion is more Hispanic than neighboring Richfield (0% Hispanic), and Springfield (3.6% Hispanic). Papillion is less Hispanic than neighboring La Vista (16.3% Hispanic), Ralston (24.3% Hispanic), and Chalco (9.6% Hispanic).

Papillion's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Papillion, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Papillion is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Papillion ranks 215th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Papillion's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 67.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Papillion's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Papillion is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richfield (0% Native American/Other). Papillion is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Vista (0.4% Native American/Other), Ralston (0.8% Native American/Other), and Springfield (3.2% Native American/Other).

Papillion's Multiracial Population

949 residents of Papillion, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Papillion is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Papillion ranks 97th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Papillion's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Papillion's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.8%.

Papillion is more Multiracial than neighboring La Vista (3.7% Multiracial), Ralston (3% Multiracial), and Springfield (1% Multiracial). Papillion is less Multiracial than neighboring Richfield (17% Multiracial), and 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.