68107 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 68107, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

68107 is a zip code in Douglas County, Nebraska, which covers Omaha, with a total population of 29,601 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 68107 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 68107.

The estimated population of people living in 68107 is 29,601, with a median age of 30.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 68107 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
29,601
+1.35%
-8.48%
2020
29,206
 -4.02% -
2019
30,428
 -2.73% -
2018
31,282
 -3.28% -
2017
32,342
 - -

Population of 68107 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 68107 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
26.8%
29%
 -7.59%
Black/African American
7.2%
5.1%
 +41.18%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
63.4%
63%
 +0.63%
Asian
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
2.1%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 68107 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 68107 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 68107 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 68107 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 30.2 +0.33% 30.2 -0.98% 30.1 +1.69%
2020 30.1 +6.36% 30.5 +8.93% 29.6 +4.23%
2019 28.3 -1.74% 28 -2.44% 28.4 -1.73%
2018 28.8 +0.35% 28.7 +1.41% 28.9 -0.34%
2017 28.7 - 28.3 - 29 -

The median age of the 68107 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 68107 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 3,189 -15.1% 3,331 -41.95% 2,732 2,114
10 to 19 3,018 -3.43% 2,825 +5.63% 2,857 2,968
20 to 29 2,386 -9.86% 2,169 -9.12% 2,125 1,944
30 to 39 2,482 -7.88% 2,409 -19.4% 2,234 1,958
40 to 49 1,885 +11.88% 2,023 -7.04% 2,094 1,857
50 to 59 1,756 -12.57% 1,263 +3.13% 1,539 1,298
60 to 69 959 +10.78% 1,120 +5.92% 1,060 1,170
70+ 629 +38.67% 898 -11.5% 863 788

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 68107 zip code is $51,866.00.

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 68107.

  • Under 25
    $31,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,696.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,389.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,624.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 68107 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 68107, 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 68107 is currently $61,882.00.

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.

2.94% of households in 68107 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 68107 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.96%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.43%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.48%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.04%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.56%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.60%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.94%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 68107 is $19,966.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 68107 by the total population of 68107.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 68107 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 68107 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
    4.11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.40%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.60%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.55%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.35%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 68107 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 68107 zip over the age of 16 is 20,585.

Of those people, a total of 68.10% 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 68107 is 62.80%.

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 68107 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,655 56.10% 9.70%
20 to 24 years 2,160 81.30% 20.80%
25 to 29 years 1,909 89.90% 2.30%
30 to 34 years 1,633 72.30% 1.10%
35 to 44 years 4,704 79.70% 5.90%
45 to 54 years 3,084 80.00% 6.30%
55 to 59 years 1,559 73.10% 10.10%
60 to 64 years 1,248 56.50% 6.70%
65 to 74 years 1,857 17.60% 8.30%
75 years and over 776 6.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 68107. 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 13,724 64.90% 6.00%
Black or African American 1,398 82.50% 23.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 432 75.00% 4.00%
Asian 84 48.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,869 74.10% 10.00%
Two or more races 2,078 70.70% 3.10%
Hispanic or Latino 11,829 73.40% 5.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,043 56.80% 7.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 68107 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 68107 is 12,936, with median earnings of $30,375.00.

Women in 68107 are earning approximately 65.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,936 $30,375.00
Male 7,468 $36,706.00
Female 5,468 $24,058.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 68107 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 575 $24,683.00
Business and Financial 218 $43,947.00
Computer and Mathematical 204 $53,188.00
Architecture and Engineering 57 $127,543.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $0.00
Community and Social Service 107 $41,406.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 320 $22,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 94 $31,071.00
Healthcare Practitioners 556 $44,297.00
Healthcare Support 335 $18,815.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 37 $36,250.00
Law Enforcement 17 $62,188.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,072 $20,343.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,104 $20,819.00
Personal Care and Service 471 $25,635.00
Sales 836 $20,523.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,341 $32,475.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 165 $44,055.00
Construction and Extraction 1,826 $34,173.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 546 $43,629.00
Production 1,765 $36,641.00
Transportation and Material Moving 514 $43,879.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 68107 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 68107.

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 300 $33,426.00 275 $23,964.00
Business and Financial 117 $44,627.00 101 $37,132.00
Computer and Mathematical 174 $54,125.00 30 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 57 $127,543.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 23 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $11,500.00 83 $45,592.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 59 $8,177.00 261 $23,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $0.00 65 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 149 $78,533.00 407 $36,464.00
Healthcare Support 53 $0.00 282 $18,636.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 37 $36,250.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 528 $21,700.00 544 $15,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 480 $26,458.00 624 $16,735.00
Personal Care and Service 94 $40,933.00 377 $22,012.00
Sales 328 $18,864.00 508 $21,207.00
Office and Administrative Support 389 $46,641.00 952 $31,555.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 144 $44,695.00 21 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,775 $34,439.00 51 $30,852.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 546 $43,629.00 0 $0.00
Production 1,069 $38,667.00 696 $29,357.00
Transportation and Material Moving 433 $46,295.00 81 $23,958.00

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 9,195 households in 68107, with an average household size of 3.21 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 6,501 families living in the 68107 zip code with an average family size of 3.88 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 68107:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,509 729 1,263 2,694
Average Household Size 4.12 3.59 4.09 1.16
Total Families 4,509 729 1,263 0
Average Household Size 4.03 3.06 3.83 0

Poverty

Of the 6,501 families living in 68107, 15.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 68107:

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 9,845 housing units in 68107.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,195 93.40%
Vacant 650 6.60%

31.59% of the total 9,845 housing units in 68107 are rental units. This is approximately 3,110 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,939 are occupied by the owner - or 60.33% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 68107 is $901.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 68107 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
    146
  • Less than $500
    362
  • $500 to $999
    1,583
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,027
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    138
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 68107 is $103,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 68107 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    351
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,422
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,308
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    564
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    238
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    39
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    17

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 68107. The chart below shows the number of properties in 68107 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4,752
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,142
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,402
  • 1960 to 1969
    710
  • 1970 to 1979
    620
  • 1980 to 1989
    380
  • 1990 to 1999
    241
  • 2000 to 2009
    352
  • 2010 to 2013
    238
  • 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 68107 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    841
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,883
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,840
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,631

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 68107 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 68107 that commute to work in a particular way.

20 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 68107.

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
    281
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,614
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,020
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,329
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,497
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    963
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,522
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    119
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    318
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    450
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    268
  • 90 or more minutes
    64

Summary

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