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Omaha, NE vs Opelika, AL

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- Opelika is 0% more densely populated than Omaha.
- People are 1.1% less likely to be married in Opelika.
- The Median Age is 5.7 years older in Opelika.
 Omaha, NEOpelika, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,810329,725,481
 Female Population50.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.738.4
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 Population - 2010459,681  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock23,498285,036,114
 Population - 1990335,795  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock32.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now42.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock516.593.4
 Land Area138.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.9264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Omaha, NEOpelika, ALUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Omaha, NEOpelika, ALUnited States
 White65.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock36.6%12.2%
 Asian3.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Omaha, NEOpelika, ALUnited States
 Married Population46.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.6%50.2%
 Never Married37.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.1%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.492.60
 Households195,393  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock7,53480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households80,304  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.0%  Unlock10.8%
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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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Reviews for Opelika    1 Reviews
Michelle · Opelika, AL
Life in Opelika
Over 9 years ago

Traffic is terrible...To many restaurants and banks..Nothing to do ..we need a theme park or somewhere to go and ride rides and enjoy family ..Cut out city  More

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