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Omaha, NE vs Sacramento, CA

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- Sacramento is 0% more densely populated than Omaha.
- People are 7.0% less likely to be married in Sacramento.
- The Median Age is 0.2 years older in Sacramento.
 Omaha, NESacramento, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock518,605329,725,481
 Female Population50.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.238.4
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 Population - 2010459,681  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock407,018285,036,114
 Population - 1990335,795  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock26.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now42.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock5,300.893.4
 Land Area138.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Omaha, NESacramento, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Omaha, NESacramento, CAUnited States
 White65.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock12.8%12.2%
 Asian3.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock28.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Omaha, NESacramento, CAUnited States
 Married Population46.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.4%50.2%
 Never Married37.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.2%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.632.60
 Households195,393  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock115,39980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households80,304  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 2 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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Reviews for Sacramento    117 Reviews

It is easy to say negative things about Sacramento as we have many problems that are common throughout California. Crime & homelessness rates are high here. Housing is  More

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High, high crime rate and car theft capitol of the country. Everyone knows someone who’s had their car stolen or have had their own car stolen. Sacramento’s violent  More

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The city is very mixed. I will start off by saying it has some excellent historical and educational sites to look at. It is a contractual obligation that you look at the  More

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