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.