Omaha, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Omaha, Texas had a total population of 1,316, the 907th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $55,500, which is 29% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.1%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.
- Unemployment rate of 8.8% is notably above the national average.
Omaha Quick Facts
How Omaha Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 889 | 1,316 | +48.0% |
| Median household income | $59,592 | $55,500 | No clear change (-6.9%) |
| Median home value¹ | $118,517 | $106,000 | No clear change (-10.6%) |
How Omaha Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 50.3%
- Black: 38.4%
- Hispanic: 7.7%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 2.5%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 6.6%
- HS Diploma: 35.1%
- Some College: 28.1%
- Associate's: 8.2%
- Bachelor's: 9.3%
- Graduate+: 12.7%
Omaha Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Morris County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daingerfield | 2,529 | $57,500 | 17.5% | $100,200 |
| Lone Star | 1,543 | $38,646 | 28.0% | $137,500 |
| Naples | 1,412 | $34,696 | 25.7% | $104,900 |
Cities Similar to Omaha
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Island | 1,321 | $55,375 | $353,300 | 16.6% | 12.9% |
| Rogers | 1,303 | $55,625 | $97,400 | 5.9% | 21.3% |
| Kemp | 1,302 | $55,833 | $168,100 | 13.0% | 25.2% |
| Farwell | 1,306 | $56,875 | $149,000 | 18.3% | 16.3% |
| Oyster Creek | 1,288 | N/A | $164,500 | 2.6% | 13.8% |
Population Overview
Omaha is a small community located in Texas, within Morris County. The total population is 1,316. It ranks as the 907th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Omaha is 42.7 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Omaha is $55,500. This is 29% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.8%. This is 67% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $106,000. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Omaha is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Omaha is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 38.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (38.4% vs 11.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (7.7%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.
Education
22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Omaha, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Omaha, Texas?
Omaha, Texas has a population of 1,316 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Omaha, TX?
The median household income in Omaha is $55,500, which is 31% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Omaha, TX?
The poverty rate in Omaha is 17.1%. This means approximately 204 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Omaha, Texas?
Omaha's population is 50.3% White, 38.4% Black, 7.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Omaha, TX?
The median home value in Omaha is $106,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.
How educated is Omaha, Texas?
22.0% of adults (25+) in Omaha hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.