68104 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 68104, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

68104 is a zip code in Douglas County, Nebraska, which covers Omaha, with a total population of 37,274 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 68104 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 68104.

The estimated population of people living in 68104 is 37,274, with a median age of 35.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 68104 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
37,274
 -0.82% +3.57%
2020
37,582
+1.91%
-
2019
36,879
+0.91%
-
2018
36,546
+1.55%
-
2017
35,988
 - -

Population of 68104 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 68104 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
48.8%
50.8%
 -3.94%
Black/African American
25.4%
31.1%
 -18.33%
Native
0.4%
0.6%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
8.5%
6.1%
 +39.34%
Asian
11%
7.5%
 +46.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.6%
3.9%
 +43.59%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 68104 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 68104 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 68104 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 68104 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.9 +0.28% 36.3 +3.42% 35.5 -1.66%
2020 35.8 +4.99% 35.1 +7.67% 36.1 +2.85%
2019 34.1 -0.87% 32.6 -2.4% 35.1 +0.29%
2018 34.4 -1.99% 33.4 -3.19% 35 -1.69%
2017 35.1 - 34.5 - 35.6 -

The median age of the 68104 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 68104 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,757 -13.44% 2,432 +4.55% 2,391 2,522
10 to 19 2,463 -0.62% 2,640 -5.27% 2,440 2,498
20 to 29 2,287 +13.22% 2,548 -2.05% 2,576 2,484
30 to 39 2,421 +7.92% 2,897 +3.79% 2,604 2,999
40 to 49 2,292 -4.77% 2,442 +6.73% 2,177 2,595
50 to 59 2,507 +2.56% 2,289 +10.02% 2,508 2,513
60 to 69 1,272 +47.07% 2,025 +7.78% 1,974 2,179
70+ 1,166 +12.28% 1,550 -2.24% 1,308 1,506

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 68104 zip code is $51,769.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 68104.

  • Under 25
    $42,001.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,411.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,412.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,348.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 68104 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 68104, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 68104 is currently $66,970.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.39% of households in 68104 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 68104 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.93%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.40%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.91%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.38%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.77%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.21%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.39%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 68104 is $28,059.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 68104 by the total population of 68104.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 68104 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 68104 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.19%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.81%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.47%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.24%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.30%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 68104 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 68104 zip over the age of 16 is 29,266.

Of those people, a total of 71.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 68104 is 65.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 68104 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,843 48.60% 41.30%
20 to 24 years 2,277 90.60% 9.30%
25 to 29 years 2,783 83.40% 4.20%
30 to 34 years 3,214 82.70% 2.10%
35 to 44 years 4,918 89.70% 5.90%
45 to 54 years 4,876 89.90% 5.80%
55 to 59 years 2,388 68.90% 2.20%
60 to 64 years 2,494 60.10% 13.30%
65 to 74 years 2,764 28.50% 4.60%
75 years and over 1,709 8.00% 5.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 68104. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 16,505 73.20% 5.70%
Black or African American 7,596 65.50% 10.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 125 80.00% 15.00%
Asian 2,687 59.70% 10.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 12 100.00% 100.00%
Other 626 83.10% 10.20%
Two or more races 1,715 88.20% 4.70%
Hispanic or Latino 2,013 88.50% 7.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,627 72.80% 5.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 68104 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 68104 is 19,182, with median earnings of $35,448.00.

Women in 68104 are earning approximately 85.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 19,182 $35,448.00
Male 9,498 $38,708.00
Female 9,684 $33,072.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 68104 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,288 $49,884.00
Business and Financial 1,538 $47,155.00
Computer and Mathematical 582 $72,037.00
Architecture and Engineering 319 $82,929.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 298 $56,638.00
Community and Social Service 519 $43,244.00
Legal 200 $92,692.00
Educational and Library 1,068 $39,219.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 388 $28,676.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,375 $58,102.00
Healthcare Support 842 $25,303.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 58 $17,266.00
Law Enforcement 110 $48,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,100 $18,271.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 965 $31,105.00
Personal Care and Service 577 $18,264.00
Sales 1,341 $24,508.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,494 $29,722.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 37 $76,118.00
Construction and Extraction 1,181 $25,164.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 402 $44,735.00
Production 1,383 $30,222.00
Transportation and Material Moving 510 $36,591.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 68104 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 68104.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 675 $49,324.00 613 $51,504.00
Business and Financial 759 $53,076.00 779 $44,985.00
Computer and Mathematical 392 $70,926.00 190 $83,846.00
Architecture and Engineering 271 $69,375.00 48 $107,692.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 139 $77,431.00 159 $38,856.00
Community and Social Service 203 $43,548.00 316 $42,054.00
Legal 56 $192,586.00 144 $83,421.00
Educational and Library 269 $51,313.00 799 $38,736.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 137 $26,484.00 251 $28,995.00
Healthcare Practitioners 202 $82,143.00 1,173 $53,340.00
Healthcare Support 71 $9,564.00 771 $27,235.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 46 $16,797.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 88 $51,618.00 22 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 571 $21,054.00 529 $17,730.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 520 $35,833.00 445 $23,202.00
Personal Care and Service 154 $10,859.00 423 $20,647.00
Sales 768 $24,494.00 573 $25,017.00
Office and Administrative Support 796 $29,875.00 1,698 $29,658.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 37 $76,118.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,181 $25,164.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 402 $44,735.00 0 $0.00
Production 874 $30,610.00 509 $29,219.00
Transportation and Material Moving 403 $40,802.00 107 $26,411.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 15,502 households in 68104, with an average household size of 2.38 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 8,444 families living in the 68104 zip code with an average family size of 3.23 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 68104:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,236 683 2,525 7,058
Average Household Size 3.36 2.96 3.42 1.23
Total Families 5,236 683 2,525 0
Average Household Size 3.33 2.66 3.17 0

Poverty

Of the 8,444 families living in 68104, 10.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 68104:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 16,524 housing units in 68104.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 15,502 93.82%
Vacant 1,022 6.18%

36.93% of the total 16,524 housing units in 68104 are rental units. This is approximately 6,102 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,161 are occupied by the owner - or 55.44% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 68104 is $876.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 68104 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    239
  • Less than $500
    795
  • $500 to $999
    2,984
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,851
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    430
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    35
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    7
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 68104 is $119,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 68104 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    354
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,706
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3,381
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,315
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,009
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    237
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    83
  • $1,000,000 or more
    76

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 68104. The chart below shows the number of properties in 68104 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4,809
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,822
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,785
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,428
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,392
  • 1980 to 1989
    720
  • 1990 to 1999
    620
  • 2000 to 2009
    379
  • 2010 to 2013
    561
  • 2014 or later
    8

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 68104 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,411
  • 1 vehicle available
    6,029
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,771
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,291

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 68104 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 68104 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 68104.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    264
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,294
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,894
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    4,963
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,428
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,060
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,594
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    214
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    236
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    443
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    399
  • 90 or more minutes
    97

Summary

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