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Omaha, NE vs Onalaska, WI

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- Onalaska is 0% more densely populated than Omaha.
- People are 10.2% more likely to be married in Onalaska.
- The Median Age is 4.6 years older in Onalaska.
 Omaha, NEOnalaska, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,760329,725,481
 Female Population50.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
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 Population - 2010459,681  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock14,839285,036,114
 Population - 1990335,795  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock28.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now42.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,832.693.4
 Land Area138.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Omaha, NEOnalaska, WIUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Omaha, NEOnalaska, WIUnited States
 White65.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.5%12.2%
 Asian3.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Omaha, NEOnalaska, WIUnited States
 Married Population46.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock50.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.3%50.2%
 Never Married37.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.9%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.232.60
 Households195,393  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,86880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock51.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households80,304  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.0%  Unlock10.8%
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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Reviews for Onalaska    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Onalaska is a great place to live! Every aspect is perfect  More

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Over 16 years ago

I was in nearby lacrosse working for a couple months, and there was nothing to do but drink and fish. And cold you fish. There was this small family owned boat rental  More

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Over 19 years ago

This is a great town to raise a family in. The people are mostly friendly, and if you like small town life, then this is the place for you. It has a university nearby,  More

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