2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Omaha, NE vs Selma, TX

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Highlights
- Household income in Selma, is 30% more than it is in Omaha and is 19% above the National Average.
- Omaha unemployment rate is 3.4%.
- Selma unemployment rate is 6.7%.
 Omaha, NESelma, TXUnited States
 Unemployment Rate3.4%6.7%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth1.9%1.6%1.6%
 Future Job Growth30.2%39.6%33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%8.3%6.2%
 Income Taxes6.8%0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$36,749$34,624$37,638
 Household Income$65,359$84,808$69,021
 Family Median Income$84,960$96,250$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Omaha, NESelma, TXUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K9.6%3.0%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K3.5%2.9%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K8.0%5.8%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K8.4%5.5%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K8.4%5.1%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.1%8.7%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K10.8%12.0%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K13.7%15.0%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K15.5%26.2%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K6.7%13.4%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K7.4%2.3%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Omaha, NESelma, TXUnited States
 Management, business, finance16.9%17.7%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science7.0%8.8%6.5%
 Community, social services1.9%0.3%1.8%
 Legal1.3%0.2%1.2%
 Education, library6.4%8.4%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment2.0%1.9%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.7%6.8%6.2%
 Healthcare support3.1%2.8%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.6%1.3%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving5.4%4.7%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.1%1.3%3.6%
 Personal care2.8%2.8%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support21.7%26.3%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.3%0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair7.6%4.1%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving12.3%12.6%13.1%
Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 1 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 1 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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