68132 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 68132, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

68132 is a zip code in Douglas County, Nebraska, which covers Omaha, with a total population of 14,341 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 68132 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 68132.

The estimated population of people living in 68132 is 14,341, with a median age of 34.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 68132 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,341
 -6.09% -1.43%
2020
15,271
+6.65%
-
2019
14,319
 -1.72% -
2018
14,569
+0.14%
-
2017
14,549
 - -

Population of 68132 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 68132 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
73.3%
77.1%
 -4.93%
Black/African American
9.1%
7.3%
 +24.66%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
11.5%
5.8%
 +98.28%
Asian
4%
6.7%
 -40.30%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
2.6%
 -46.15%
Other
0.6%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 68132 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 68132 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 68132 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 68132 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.7 +12.66% 33.5 +12.04% 35.9 +8.46%
2020 30.8 -4.35% 29.9 -8.84% 33.1 +4.42%
2019 32.2 -1.83% 32.8 -2.09% 31.7 -2.16%
2018 32.8 +0.31% 33.5 -4.56% 32.4 +3.85%
2017 32.7 - 35.1 - 31.2 -

The median age of the 68132 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 68132 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 1,056 +15.86% 1,037 -30.34% 1,140 740
10 to 19 936 +13.19% 1,083 -15.32% 1,028 924
20 to 29 1,127 +10.37% 1,261 -2.95% 1,211 1,187
30 to 39 1,308 -18.34% 1,068 -2.57% 1,061 1,028
40 to 49 969 +1.73% 813 +16.54% 977 930
50 to 59 784 +17.67% 832 +18.68% 912 962
60 to 69 804 -11.92% 727 -11.33% 694 631
70+ 297 +38.57% 447 +10.88% 427 489

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 68132 zip code is $73,072.00.

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 68132.

  • Under 25
    $22,489.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,097.00
  • 45 to 64
    $113,125.00
  • 65 and over
    $58,361.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 68132 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 68132, 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 68132 is currently $113,101.00.

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.

14.86% of households in 68132 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 68132 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.89%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.80%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.66%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.54%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.06%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.18%
  • $200,000 or more
    14.86%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 68132 is $47,842.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 68132 by the total population of 68132.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 68132 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 68132 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
    22.59%
  • Bachelor's degree
    57.42%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10.27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.43%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 68132 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 68132 zip over the age of 16 is 11,296.

Of those people, a total of 72.50% 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 68132 is 71.00%.

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 68132 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 787 46.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 1,059 80.30% 7.60%
25 to 29 years 1,339 83.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,001 83.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,939 89.60% 1.00%
45 to 54 years 2,175 78.90% 3.60%
55 to 59 years 755 70.30% 0.80%
60 to 64 years 514 73.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,406 44.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 321 9.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 68132. 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 9,341 73.30% 1.20%
Black or African American 1,179 69.60% 2.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 496 60.30% 12.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 6 100.00% 100.00%
Other 83 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 188 68.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 720 79.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,759 72.80% 1.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 68132 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 68132 is 8,019, with median earnings of $44,554.00.

Women in 68132 are earning approximately 89.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,019 $44,554.00
Male 4,271 $47,583.00
Female 3,748 $42,382.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 68132 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 1,115 $79,531.00
Business and Financial 405 $63,349.00
Computer and Mathematical 421 $80,665.00
Architecture and Engineering 225 $19,940.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 155 $39,535.00
Community and Social Service 146 $36,648.00
Legal 274 $161,250.00
Educational and Library 718 $52,704.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 442 $45,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 747 $68,558.00
Healthcare Support 127 $14,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 53 $15,938.00
Law Enforcement 29 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 793 $16,457.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 122 $25,667.00
Personal Care and Service 197 $23,050.00
Sales 658 $44,583.00
Office and Administrative Support 635 $38,583.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 268 $39,167.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 88 $40,333.00
Production 215 $33,011.00
Transportation and Material Moving 136 $28,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 68132 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 68132.

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 626 $110,673.00 489 $77,672.00
Business and Financial 286 $64,866.00 119 $42,578.00
Computer and Mathematical 297 $85,368.00 124 $41,552.00
Architecture and Engineering 225 $19,940.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 92 $38,526.00 63 $54,886.00
Community and Social Service 31 $36,563.00 115 $36,719.00
Legal 175 $218,250.00 99 $39,205.00
Educational and Library 273 $34,097.00 445 $58,618.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 177 $47,933.00 265 $37,314.00
Healthcare Practitioners 187 $250,001.00 560 $57,353.00
Healthcare Support 9 $0.00 118 $13,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $0.00 19 $0.00
Law Enforcement 29 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 432 $16,888.00 361 $14,804.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 82 $26,333.00 40 $6,458.00
Personal Care and Service 46 $0.00 151 $25,243.00
Sales 291 $54,671.00 367 $34,926.00
Office and Administrative Support 278 $45,784.00 357 $21,580.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 261 $37,708.00 7 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 88 $40,333.00 0 $0.00
Production 174 $35,938.00 41 $18,576.00
Transportation and Material Moving 136 $28,750.00 0 $0.00

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 6,063 households in 68132, with an average household size of 2.36 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 3,408 families living in the 68132 zip code with an average family size of 3.15 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 68132:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,538 317 553 2,655
Average Household Size 3.16 3.56 3.09 1.3
Total Families 2,538 317 553 0
Average Household Size 3.16 3.25 3.03 0

Poverty

Of the 3,408 families living in 68132, 2.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 68132:

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 6,590 housing units in 68132.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,063 92.00%
Vacant 527 8.00%

40.85% of the total 6,590 housing units in 68132 are rental units. This is approximately 2,692 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,371 are occupied by the owner - or 51.15% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 68132 is $864.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 68132 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    162
  • $500 to $999
    1,637
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    704
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    90
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    60
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    32
  • $3,000 or more
    7

Property Value

The median value of a property in 68132 is $262,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 68132 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    50
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    186
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    414
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    404
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    759
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,010
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    468
  • $1,000,000 or more
    80

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 68132. The chart below shows the number of properties in 68132 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,365
  • 1940 to 1949
    551
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,608
  • 1960 to 1969
    841
  • 1970 to 1979
    453
  • 1980 to 1989
    292
  • 1990 to 1999
    238
  • 2000 to 2009
    60
  • 2010 to 2013
    182
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 68132 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    504
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,063
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,665
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    831

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 68132 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 68132 that commute to work in a particular way.

17.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 68132.

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
    259
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,028
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,446
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,881
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,269
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    346
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    434
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    78
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    50
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    138
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    36
  • 90 or more minutes
    137

Summary

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