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Cedar Falls, IA vs Omaha, NE

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- Omaha is 0% more densely populated than Cedar Falls.
- People are 7.3% more likely to be married in Omaha.
- The Median Age is 7.0 years older in Omaha.
 Cedar Falls, IAOmaha, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock488,059329,725,481
 Female Population52.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
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 Population - 201039,354  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock390,007285,036,114
 Population - 199034,298  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock22.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now17.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,531.493.4
 Land Area28.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Cedar Falls, IAOmaha, NEUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2013.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Cedar Falls, IAOmaha, NEUnited States
 White89.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian4.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Cedar Falls, IAOmaha, NEUnited States
 Married Population43.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.1%50.2%
 Never Married46.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.1%10.8%
 Widowed4.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households15,254  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock115,08980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,002  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Cedar Falls    7 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I lived in Cedar Falls while attending the University of Northern Iowa. It's a great college town. Main street is nice and there are plenty of restaurants to choose  More

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Over 12 years ago

We've lived in Cedar Falls since moving here from the great chicago land area in 2006. The school system in Cedar Falls and in Iowa in general if VERY strong.   More

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When I was preparing to moved to Cedar Falls, IA I was repeatedly met with the remark "IOWA!, what's there? corn?" But apart from the bitter winters, tornadoes, and  More

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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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