Census tract · Douglas County
Census Tract 56, Douglas County, Nebraska
Census Tract 56, GEOID 31055005600, in Douglas County, Nebraska, entirely within Omaha. 3,965 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±492); the 2020 Census counted 3,972.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,965
±492 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,972
Median household income
$69,004
±$4,428 (90% margin)
Douglas County: $80,391
Median home value
$160,000
±$9,389 (90% margin)
Douglas County: $266,100
Median gross rent
$1,125
±$117 (90% margin)
Douglas County: $1,201
Where is Census Tract 56?
Census Tract 56 is one of 163 census tracts in Douglas County, Nebraska. It covers 1.14 square miles of land, 3,493 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 31055005600, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Omaha | 100% |
9 census tracts border Census Tract 56: Tract 55 ($122,813), Tract 57 ($58,117), Tract 63.02 ($61,581), Tract 63.03 ($70,545), Tract 64 ($61,599), Tract 65.03 ($93,148), Tract 65.04 ($70,173), Tract 65.06 ($32,419) and Tract 66.03 ($35,804). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 56?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 56's population at 3,965 (±492) in 1,766 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,972 residents and 1,814 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 56 | Omaha |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,965 ±492 | 488,837 |
| Households | 1,766 ±253 | 201,698 |
| Average household size | 2.17 ±0.18 | 2.37 |
| Housing units | 1,944 ±228 | 213,023 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 56?
The median resident of Census Tract 56 is 38.6 years old; 14.0% are under 18 and 16.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.1%.
| Measure | Tract 56 | Omaha |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 ±5.4 | 35.3 |
| Under 18 years | 14.0% ±3.4 pts | 24.2% |
| 65 years and over | 16.0% ±3.0 pts | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% ±3.0 pts | 16.2% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.1% ±7.8 pts | 63.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.1% ±8.2 pts | 11.4% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±2.3 pts | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±2.5 pts | 4.4% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7% ±1.3 pts | 11.3% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7% ±1.3 pts | 17.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±4.4 pts | 5.8% |
| With a disability | 11.2% ±3.9 pts | 11.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.9% ±5.1 pts | 9.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7% ±4.4 pts | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.0% ±9.3 pts | 40.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2% ±3.7 pts | 14.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.5% ±7.2 pts | 85.7% |
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 Census Tract 56 earn?
Half of the 1,766 households in Census Tract 56 earn less than $69,004 a year (±$4,428), against $80,391 across Douglas County: 92nd highest of the county's 163 tracts with a reliable estimate. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 56 | Omaha |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,004 ±$4,428 | $73,201 |
| Mean household income | $76,495 ±$5,760 | $105,068 |
| Per capita income | $34,771 ±$2,726 | $43,638 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.9% ±3.9 pts | 13.5% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.8% ±11.8 pts | 17.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.1% ±3.7 pts | 10.6% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% ±1.9 pts | 95.7% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2% ±3.8 pts | 91.5% |
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 Census Tract 56?
Owners occupy 69.8% of Census Tract 56's occupied homes and renters 30.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $160,000 by its owner (±$9,389). The median renter pays $1,125 a month including utilities, and 15.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 56 | Omaha |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $160,000 ±$9,389 | $245,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,125 ±$117 | $1,187 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 15.8% ±10.2 pts | 40.2% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,290 ±$75 | $1,783 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.8% ±9.1 pts | 57.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.2% ±9.1 pts | 42.6% |
| Housing units | 1,944 ±228 | 213,023 |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.3% ±5.0 pts | 62.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.8% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.8% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 6.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 44.7% ±7.9 pts | 17.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.9% ±2.8 pts | 7.5% |
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 do people in Census Tract 56 get to work?
80.8% of Census Tract 56's workers drive alone and 11.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.6 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 56 | Omaha |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.7% ±6.2 pts | 69.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% ±2.4 pts | 4.2% |
| Drove alone to work | 80.8% ±6.2 pts | 71.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.0% ±2.5 pts | 8.7% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.0% |
| Walked | 1.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.7% |
| Worked from home | 11.8% ±5.6 pts | 15.1% |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.6 min ±1.6 | 19.6 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
How does Census Tract 56 compare with the other tracts in Douglas County?
Among Douglas County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 56 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Douglas County | In Omaha |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 62nd of 163 | 61st of 157 |
| Residents per square mile | 102nd of 163 | 100th of 157 |
| Median household income | 92nd of 163 | 87th of 157 |
| Per capita income | 108th of 162 | 103rd of 157 |
| Median home value | 130th of 159 | 125th of 154 |
| Median gross rent | 102nd of 153 | 100th of 149 |
| Poverty rate | 68th of 100 | 68th of 96 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 97th of 159 | 94th of 154 |
| Median age | 52nd of 163 | 49th of 157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 70th of 161 | 66th of 156 |
The tracts next to it on Douglas County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 63.03 | 89th | $70,545±$11,741 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 65.04 | 90th | $70,173±$18,482 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 74.67 | 91st | $69,531±$12,823 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 56 | 92nd | $69,004±$4,428 |
| Tract 74.34 | 93rd | $68,726±$7,968 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 26 | 94th | $67,917±$21,864 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 25 | 95th | $67,907±$10,120 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 56?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 56 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections