Omaha, NE Demographics

A map of Omaha's Population by Race

Omaha, Nebraska had a population of 486,051 in 2020. It was 62.2% White, 12.2% Black, 4.6% Asian, 15.5% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Omaha, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Omaha is the most populous. 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's White Population

302,548 residents of Omaha identify as White, or 62.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Omaha less than the White share of the population of Nebraska (75.7% White). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Omaha is ranked #567 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Omaha is more White than neighboring Boys Town (56.6% White). Omaha is less White than neighboring Ralston (75.6% White), La Vista (75.3% White), Papillion (82.1% White), and Chalco (82% White).

Omaha's Black Population

59,347 residents of Omaha identify as Black, or 12.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Omaha slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Nebraska (4.8% Black). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Omaha is ranked #3 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Omaha is more Black than neighboring Ralston (3.4% Black), La Vista (4.5% Black), Papillion (3.1% Black), and Chalco (2.6% Black). Omaha is less Black than neighboring Boys Town (24.1% Black).

Omaha's Asian Population

22,184 residents of Omaha identify as Asian, or 4.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Omaha roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nebraska (2.7% Asian). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Omaha is ranked #4 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Omaha is more Asian than neighboring Ralston (1.7% Asian), Boys Town (1.2% Asian), La Vista (3.5% Asian), Papillion (1.6% Asian), and Chalco (1.9% Asian).

Omaha's Hispanic Population

75,563 residents of Omaha identify as Hispanic, or 15.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Omaha roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Nebraska (12% Hispanic). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Omaha is ranked #53 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Omaha is more Hispanic than neighboring Ralston (14.8% Hispanic), Boys Town (12.4% Hispanic), La Vista (11.1% Hispanic), Papillion (7.6% Hispanic), and Chalco (7.6% Hispanic).

Omaha's Native American/Other Population

4,797 residents of Omaha identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Omaha roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Omaha is ranked #154 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Omaha is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ralston (0.9% Native American/Other), La Vista (0.8% Native American/Other), Papillion (0.7% Native American/Other), and Chalco (0.9% Native American/Other). Omaha is less Native American/Other than neighboring Boys Town (3.9% Native American/Other).

Omaha's Multiracial Population

21,612 residents of Omaha identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Omaha roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Omaha is ranked #120 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Omaha is more Multiracial than neighboring Ralston (3.6% Multiracial), and Boys Town (1.7% Multiracial). Omaha is less Multiracial than neighboring La Vista (4.7% Multiracial), Papillion (4.9% Multiracial), and Chalco (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.