how many people live in omaha nebraska

Omaha, Nebraska has about 489,000 people living there, with recent estimates ranging from 487,917 to 489,265 depending on the source and year used.

What that means

• The 2020 census count was 486,051.

• More recent estimates put the city at just under 490,000 residents.

• So, a simple answer is: roughly 489 thousand people live in Omaha.

Note on estimates

Population numbers can differ a bit because some sources use the last census, while others use newer projections or estimates. For the latest quick figure, 489,265 is a good current estimate.