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Springfield, IL vs Omaha, NE

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- Omaha is 0% more densely populated than Springfield.
- People are 14.3% more likely to be married in Omaha.
- The Median Age is 4.7 years younger in Omaha.
 Springfield, ILOmaha, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock488,059329,725,481
 Female Population52.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
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 Population - 2010117,139  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock390,007285,036,114
 Population - 1990105,227  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock22.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now8.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,531.493.4
 Land Area61.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Springfield, ILOmaha, NEUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Springfield, ILOmaha, NEUnited States
 White70.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian3.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  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
 Springfield, ILOmaha, NEUnited States
 Married Population41.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.1%50.2%
 Never Married37.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.1%10.8%
 Widowed6.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households50,961  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock115,08980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households23,511  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
Over 4 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  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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