City · Nebraska
Papillion, Nebraska
Papillion, city, in Sarpy County, Nebraska. Papillion had 25,127 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 24,159 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 25,244 (±46). GEOID 3138295.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
25,127
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,159 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,244 ±46
Median household income
$111,679
±$7,646 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$311,000
±$10,447 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$1,269
±$101 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
Where is Papillion and what county is it in?
Papillion is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It covers 12.5 square miles of land, 1,934 residents per square mile in 2020.
Papillion is in the Omaha, NE-IA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 8 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Papillion, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 25,127 people lived in Papillion on July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. The 2020 Census counted 24,159 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 25,244 (±46).
| Measure | Papillion | Sarpy County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,244 ±46 | 197,389 | +4,821 |
| Households | 9,699 ±399 | 74,097 | +1,992 |
| Average household size | 2.58 ±0.11 | 2.65 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,906 ±401 | 76,780 | +1,972 |
Papillion's population since 2000
From 16,363 in 2000 to 25,127 in 2025: up 53.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Papillion as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Papillion?
The median resident of Papillion is 41.1 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 16.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.6%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Papillion | Sarpy County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 ±1.9 | 35.7 | +3.5 |
| Under 18 years | 21.4% ±1.8 pts | 26.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.5% ±1.4 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±1.8 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.6% ±2.1 pts | 11.6% | +2.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.5% ±2.5 pts | 76.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±1.3 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.4 pts | 2.8% | −1.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±1.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9% ±2.0 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.2% ±2.5 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.6% ±1.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| With a disability | 10.8% ±1.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0% ±1.0 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.7% ±1.4 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.9% ±2.8 pts | 42.6% | +10.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.0% ±1.8 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.6% ±2.1 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±1.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Papillion earn?
Half of Papillion's 9,699 households earn less than $111,679 a year (±$7,646), against $103,321 in Sarpy County and $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 the median was $99,217 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,462 after inflation. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Papillion | Sarpy County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $111,679 ±$7,646 | $103,321 | +$12,462 |
| Mean household income | $136,735 ±$9,503 | $124,709 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,471 ±$3,751 | $47,364 | +$8,195 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.3% ±1.8 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.8% ±5.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.3% ±1.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% ±1.1 pts | 97.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.3% ±1.4 pts | 95.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Papillion?
Owners occupy 73.9% of Papillion's occupied homes and renters 26.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $311,000 by its owner (±$10,447). The median renter pays $1,269 a month including utilities, and 33.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Papillion | Sarpy County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $311,000 ±$10,447 | $314,100 | +$77,291 |
| Median gross rent | $1,269 ±$101 | $1,334 | +$140 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.4% ±6.3 pts | 35.7% | +9.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,069 ±$80 | $2,081 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.9% ±3.3 pts | 70.4% | +7.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.1% ±3.3 pts | 29.6% | – |
| Housing units | 9,906 ±401 | 76,780 | +1,972 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0% ±2.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.8% ±2.9 pts | 73.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.0% ±1.6 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% ±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Papillion building?
Builders took permits for 888 new housing units in Papillion in 2025 (571 in single-family houses), 35.3 per 1,000 residents against 5.3 across Nebraska.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Papillion work and get to work?
77.7% of Papillion's workers drive alone and 15.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Papillion | Sarpy County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.9% ±2.2 pts | 72.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±1.0 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.7% ±2.4 pts | 78.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.8% ±1.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.0% ±2.0 pts | 13.5% | +12.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.0 min ±2.2 | 21.2 min | +2.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Papillion?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Papillion, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $76,250 (Tract 106.19) to $129,340 (Tract 106.38).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 106.17Sarpy County | 5,095 | $118,942 |
| Tract 106.23Sarpy County | 6,326 | $105,477 |
| Tract 106.19Sarpy County | 3,999 | $76,250 |
| Tract 106.38Sarpy County | 4,616 | $129,340 |
| Tract 106.16Sarpy County | 4,891 | $130,417 |
| Tract 106.20Sarpy County | 6,980 | $100,720 |
| Tract 106.24Sarpy County | 7,616 | $158,872 |
| Tract 106.37Sarpy County | 4,356 | $108,447 |
| Tract 106.29Sarpy County | 4,420 | $110,182 |
| Tract 107.02Sarpy County | 4,050 | $104,350 |
| Tract 107.01Sarpy County | 2,421 | $134,432 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Papillion) · Census block assignment files
How does Papillion compare with other places in Nebraska?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Papillion is the 1,609th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 9th-most populous of 528 in Nebraska.
Papillion ranks 4th of 136 places in Nebraska with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 9th | 528 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 80th | 132 |
| Residents per square mile | 31st | 136 |
| Median household income | 4th | 136 |
| Per capita income | 6th | 136 |
| Median home value | 11th | 135 |
| Median gross rent | 10th | 129 |
| Poverty rate | 95th | 109 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th | 135 |
| Median age | 44th | 136 |
| Owner-occupied share | 56th | 135 |
| Work from home | 8th | 84 |
| Travel time to work | 32nd | 135 |
Papillion's figures with every place in Nebraska (CSV)
Every place in Nebraska, sortable · Compare Papillion with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Papillion?
10 of the 57 figures for Papillion on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Papillion are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Papillion.