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Fairbanks, AK vs Omaha, NE

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- Omaha is 0% more densely populated than Fairbanks.
- People are 9.6% less likely to be married in Omaha.
- The Median Age is 6.8 years older in Omaha.
 Fairbanks, AKOmaha, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock488,059329,725,481
 Female Population46.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population53.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
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 Population - 201031,759  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock390,007285,036,114
 Population - 199030,843  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock22.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-0.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,531.493.4
 Land Area31.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fairbanks, AKOmaha, NEUnited States
 Age 0 to 49.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3422.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Fairbanks, AKOmaha, NEUnited States
 White60.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian4.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fairbanks, AKOmaha, NEUnited States
 Married Population51.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.1%50.2%
 Never Married34.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.1%10.8%
 Widowed4.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households11,795  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock115,08980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,873  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Fairbanks    20 Reviews
Martin · North Pole, AK
Comfortable, But Winters Are Getting Harder
Over 10 years ago

I have lived in the Fairbanks area for about 25 years and have become very comfortable with the community and the lifestyle here. That said, retirement is fast  More

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CJ · Ogden, UT
Interested in Fairbanks
Over 14 years ago

Comments about Fairbanks, both positive and negative, are of interest to me. Was in Fairbanks this past March [and north on Cleary Summit] and fell in love with the  More

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Sandy · Fairbanks, AK
Think Twice!
Over 15 years ago

I came to Alaska 15 years ago on an adventure and first lived in Juneau, which I LOVED and then moved to Eagle River, which I loved and now live in Fairbanks! I do not  More

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews
David · Lacey, WA
Happy in Omaha!
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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Jim · Omaha, NE
High quality city life
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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E · Elkhorn, NE
Omaha: Quiet, cozy, and quaint
Over 3 years ago

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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