Douglas County, NE

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Population

566,880

0.937% 1-year growth

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Ben Sasse

Republican Party

Median Age

34.8

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Median Household Income

$64,390

4.65% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$176,400

5.25% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

296,408

0.209% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, Douglas County, NE had a population of 567k people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $64,390. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Douglas County, NE grew from 561,620 to 566,880, a 0.937% increase and its median household income grew from $61,531 to $64,390, a 4.65% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Douglas County, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.9%), White (Hispanic) (9.84%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.96%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.81%). NaNk% of the people in Douglas County, NE speak a non-English language, and 93.8% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Douglas County, NE are University of Nebraska at Omaha (3,402 degrees awarded in 2017), Creighton University (2,534 degrees), and Metropolitan Community College Area (1,551 degrees).

The median property value in Douglas County, NE is $176,400, and the homeownership rate is 61.7%. Most people in Douglas County, NE commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 18.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Douglas County, NE is 2 cars per household.

Douglas County, NE borders Pottawattamie County, IA, Dodge County, NE, Sarpy County, NE, Saunders County, NE, and Washington County, NE.

Photo by Ben Schmitt

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Nebraska across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Douglas County, NE went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 47.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45%), followed by Other (7.72%). The most partisan county was Keya Paha County, NE with 96% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (47.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45%)
Republican Party
Other (7.72%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 47.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45%), followed by Other (7.72%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Douglas County, NE

47.3% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Nebraska

Keya Paha County, NE
96% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hayes County, NE
91.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Grant County, NE
90.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Nebraska was Keya Paha County, NE with 96% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Nebraska colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Nebraska

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Deb Fischer

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Sasse

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Douglas County, NE is home to a population of 567k people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2018, 9.38% of Douglas County, NE residents were born outside of the country (53.2k people).

In 2018, there were 6.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (391k people) in Douglas County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 61.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 55.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Douglas County, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
391k ± 982
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
61.6k ± 2.91k
White (Hispanic)
55.8k ± 3.21k

12.8%

Hispanic Population

72.7k people

12.8% of the people in Douglas County, NE are hispanic (72.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Douglas County, NE as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.38%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

53.2k people

9.2%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

51.7k people

As of 2018, 9.38% of Douglas County, NE residents (53.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Douglas County, NE was 9.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Douglas County, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.9

In 2018, the median age of all people in Douglas County, NE was 34.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in Douglas County, NE are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Douglas County, NE residents was 35.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,082 ± 5,262 people
Guatemala
10,155 ± 2,468 people
India
7,129 ± 2,069 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 47,082 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 10,155 and India with 7,129.

Citizenship

93.8%

2018 Citizenship

92.9%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 93.8% of Douglas County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Douglas County, NE was 92.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Douglas County, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9,656 ± 1,146
Gulf War (2001-)
6,645 ± 1,281
Gulf War (1990s)
4,189 ± 898

Douglas County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Douglas County, NE is $64,390. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Douglas County, NE was Census Tract 74.05 with a value of $193,864, followed by Census Tract 75.14 and Census Tract 47, with respective values of $173,846 and $167,250.

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,776. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Douglas County, NE employs 296k people. The largest industries in Douglas County, NE are Health Care & Social Assistance (48,483 people), Retail Trade (33,878 people), and Finance & Insurance (26,666 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($86,005), Public Administration ($63,786), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,862).

Wages

Median Household Income

$64,390

2018 value

± $2,481

4.65%

1 Year Growth

± 4.66%

Households in Douglas County, NE have a median annual income of $64,390, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $61,531 in 2017, which represents a 4.65% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Douglas County, NE compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.

$60,738

Average Male Salary in Nebraska

± $2,213

$45,776

Average Female Salary in Nebraska

± $1,637

In 2018, full-time male employees in Nebraska made 1.33 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Nebraska by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Nebraska

Asian
$53,447 ± $12,708
White
$47,839 ± $1,363
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$42,321 ± $18,251

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Nebraska workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.12 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Nebraska.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Nebraska by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Douglas County, NE is from Nebraska.

0.441

2018 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.439

2017 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2018, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.442% growth from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 74.05
Census Tract 75.14
Census Tract 47

In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Douglas County, NE was Census Tract 74.05 with a value of $193,864, followed by Census Tract 75.14 and Census Tract 47, with respective values of $173,846 and $167,250.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Douglas County, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Douglas County, NE (69k out of 542k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
42,020 ± 1,355
Black
16,587 ± 861
Hispanic
14,997 ± 798

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Douglas County, NE is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

296k

2018 Value

± 7,753

-0.209%

1 Year decline

± 3.76%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Douglas County, NE declined at a rate of -0.209%, from 297k employees to 296k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Douglas County, NE, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (34,407 people), Sales & Related Occupations (31,599 people), and Management Occupations (29,671 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Douglas County, NE.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Douglas County, NE, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (34,407 people), Sales & Related Occupations (31,599 people), and Management Occupations (29,671 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Douglas County, NE has an unusually high number of residents working as Legal Occupations (1.31 times higher than expected), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.29 times), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.25 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Douglas County, NE, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($89,237), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($70,563), and Management Occupations ($70,415).

Industries

Employment by Industries

296k

2018 Value

± 7,753

-0.209%

1 Year decline

± 3.76%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Douglas County, NE declined at a rate of -0.209%, from 297k employees to 296k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Douglas County, NE, are Health Care & Social Assistance (48,483 people), Retail Trade (33,878 people), and Finance & Insurance (26,666 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Douglas County, NE, though some of these residents may live in Douglas County, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Douglas County, NE, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (48,483 people), Retail Trade (33,878 people), and Finance & Insurance (26,666 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Douglas County, NE has an unusually high number of Finance & Insurance (1.94 times higher than expected), Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.4 times), and Information (1.25 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Douglas County, NE, by median earnings, are Utilities ($86,005), Public Administration ($63,786), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,862).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $24.1B, followed by Meat/seafood ($20.7B) and Live animals/fish ($11.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Nebraska.

$149B

2015 Value in Nebraska

$229B

Projected 2045 Value in Nebraska

53.9% growth

In 2015, total outbound Nebraska trade was $149B. This is expected to increase 53.9% to $229B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Most Common Trade Partners

Iowa
$12.4B
Kansas
$9.12B
California
$8.39B

In 2015, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $12.4B, followed by Kansas with $9.12B and California and $8.39B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Douglas County, NE awarded 10,384 degrees. The student population of Douglas County, NE is skewed towards women, with 19,775 male students and 28,276 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Douglas County, NE are White (7,595 and 76.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (567 and 5.74%), Black or African American (548 and 5.55%), and Asian (431 and 4.36%).

The largest universities in Douglas County, NE by number of degrees awarded are University of Nebraska at Omaha (3,402 and 32.8%), Creighton University (2,534 and 24.4%), and Metropolitan Community College Area (1,551 and 14.9%).

The most popular majors in Douglas County, NE are Registered Nursing (986 and 9.5%), General Business Administration & Management (436 and 4.2%), and General Studies (354 and 3.41%).

The median tuition costs in Douglas County, NE are $19,950 for private four year colleges, and $7,942 and $23,332 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
833 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
354 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
219 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Douglas County, NE was Registered Nursing with 833 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Douglas County, NE according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Nebraska at Omaha
3,402 degrees awarded
Creighton University
2,534 degrees awarded
Metropolitan Community College Area
1,551 degrees awarded

$7,942

Median In-State Public

$19,950

Median Private

In 2017, the Douglas County, NE institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Nebraska at Omaha with 3,402 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

3,807

Degrees Awarded to Men

6,577

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 3,807 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Douglas County, NE, which is 0.579 times less than the 6,577 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Douglas County, NE by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
7,595 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
567 degrees awarded
Black or African American
548 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Douglas County, NE were to White students. These 7,595 degrees mean that there were 13.4 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 567 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Douglas County, NE was $176,400 in 2018, which is 0.768 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $167,600 to $176,400, a 5.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Douglas County, NE is 61.7%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Douglas County, NE have an average commute time of 18.8 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Douglas County, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$176,400

2018 Median

± $3,775

$167,600

2017 Median

± $2,648

In 2018, the median property value in Douglas County, NE grew to to $176,400 from the previous year's value of $167,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Douglas County, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Douglas County, NE the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,390

Median Household Income

± $2,481

221k

Number of Households

± 6,557

In 2018, the median household income of the 221k households in Douglas County, NE grew to $64,390 from the previous year's value of $61,531.

The following chart displays the households in Douglas County, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Douglas County, NE distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Douglas County, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

61.7%

2018 Homeownership

60.5%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 61.7% of the housing units in Douglas County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Douglas County, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

18.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Douglas County, NE have a shorter commute time (18.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.81% of the workforce in Douglas County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Douglas County, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
82.1%
Carpooled
9.3%
Worked At Home
4.33%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Douglas County, NE was Drove Alone (82.1%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.3%) and those who Worked At Home (4.33%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Douglas County, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Douglas County, NE have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

90.8% of the population of Douglas County, NE has health coverage, with 56.6% on employee plans, 12.5% on Medicaid, 9.5% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Nebraska was $8,412 in 2014. This is a 3.43% increase from the previous year ($8,133).

Primary care physicians in Douglas County, NE see 934 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.426% decrease from the previous year (938 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1110 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 275 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.5%). Additionally, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

934 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Douglas County, NE

Primary care physicians in Douglas County, NE see an average of 934 patients per year. This represents a 0.426% decrease from the previous year (938 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Douglas County, NE in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

$8,412

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Nebraska

$4,536

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,964

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,956

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Nebraska (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.43%, from $8,133 to $8,412.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

9.17%

Uninsured

56.6%

Employer Coverage

12.5%

Medicaid

9.5%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Douglas County, NE declined by 6.28% from 9.78% to 9.17%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Douglas County, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.