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Kansas City, MO vs Omaha, NE

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- Omaha is 0% more densely populated than Kansas City.
- People are 10.2% more likely to be married in Omaha.
- The Median Age is 0.4 years younger in Omaha.
 Kansas City, MOOmaha, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock488,059329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
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 Population - 2010460,690  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock390,007285,036,114
 Population - 1990435,146  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock22.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now14.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,531.493.4
 Land Area314.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Kansas City, MOOmaha, NEUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Kansas City, MOOmaha, NEUnited States
 White55.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian2.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Kansas City, MOOmaha, NEUnited States
 Married Population42.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.1%50.2%
 Never Married39.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.1%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households213,560  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock115,08980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households99,020  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  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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