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Lafayette, LA vs Omaha, NE

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- Omaha is 0% more densely populated than Lafayette.
- People are 7.8% more likely to be married in Omaha.
- The Median Age is 1.3 years younger in Omaha.
 Lafayette, LAOmaha, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock488,059329,725,481
 Female Population51.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
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 Population - 2010121,896  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock390,007285,036,114
 Population - 199094,440  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock22.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now34.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,531.493.4
 Land Area55.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Lafayette, LAOmaha, NEUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Lafayette, LAOmaha, NEUnited States
 White59.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian2.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Lafayette, LAOmaha, NEUnited States
 Married Population43.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.1%50.2%
 Never Married40.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.1%10.8%
 Widowed6.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households51,328  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock115,08980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households21,790  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Lafayette    37 Reviews
Arthur · Breaux Bridge, LA
Happiest and Tastiest
Over 3 years ago

I should add this to my previous review. Lafayette was ranked "Happiest City in the US" by USA Today magazine and "Tastiest Town" by Southern  More

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Arthur · Breaux Bridge, LA
The Good outweighs the bad
Over 3 years ago

I’m from Florida but I’ve lived in the Lafayette area for thirty-five years. I’ve never known nicer people. It’s true that non-Cajuns can never integrate entirely with  More

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Do · Dallas, TX
Hottest neighborhoods in Laf. right now?
Over 9 years ago

What are the hottest neighborhoods to buy/live in right now? I'm from out of  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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