Census tract · Douglas County
Census Tract 73.17, Douglas County, Nebraska
Census Tract 73.17, GEOID 31055007317, in Douglas County, Nebraska, partly within Omaha and Bennington. 4,802 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±373); the 2020 Census counted 5,227.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,802
±373 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,227
Median household income
$102,781
±$7,690 (90% margin)
Douglas County: $80,391
Median home value
$287,900
±$20,157 (90% margin)
Douglas County: $266,100
Median gross rent
$1,773
±$73 (90% margin)
Douglas County: $1,201
Where is Census Tract 73.17?
Census Tract 73.17 is one of 163 census tracts in Douglas County, Nebraska. It covers 27.50 square miles of land, 190 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 31055007317, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Omaha | 25% |
| Bennington | 11% |
12 census tracts border Census Tract 73.17: Tract 73.03 ($111,136), Tract 73.09 ($97,849), Tract 73.11 ($54,935), Tract 73.12 ($45,941), Tract 73.14 ($122,381), Tract 73.15 ($108,149), Tract 73.18 ($146,250), Tract 73.19 ($99,821), Tract 73.20 ($105,467), Tract 502.01 in Washington County ($130,714), Tract 502.02 in Washington County ($117,297) and Tract 503 in Washington County ($92,132). 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 73.17?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 73.17's population at 4,802 (±373) in 1,835 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,227 residents and 2,005 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 73.17 | Douglas County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,802 ±373 | 590,736 |
| Households | 1,835 ±155 | 238,430 |
| Average household size | 2.60 ±0.16 | 2.43 |
| Housing units | 2,068 ±179 | 251,553 |
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 73.17?
The median resident of Census Tract 73.17 is 36.0 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.2%. 9.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 73.17 | Douglas County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 ±2.2 | 35.6 |
| Under 18 years | 25.3% ±2.9 pts | 25.3% |
| 65 years and over | 18.3% ±3.5 pts | 14.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.2% ±5.3 pts | 14.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.3% ±7.3 pts | 65.8% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.5% ±3.2 pts | 10.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.4% ±4.1 pts | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4% ±2.6 pts | 4.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±2.2 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 9.3% ±3.9 pts | 10.6% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.0% ±4.6 pts | 16.5% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±2.6 pts | 5.9% |
| With a disability | 11.3% ±2.7 pts | 11.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2% ±2.1 pts | 8.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.7% ±2.6 pts | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.7% ±6.3 pts | 42.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.8% ±4.5 pts | 15.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.9% ±3.7 pts | 86.3% |
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 73.17 earn?
Half of the 1,835 households in Census Tract 73.17 earn less than $102,781 a year (±$7,690), against $80,391 across Douglas County: 46th highest of the county's 163 tracts with a reliable estimate. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 73.17 | Douglas County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,781 ±$7,690 | $80,391 |
| Mean household income | $112,838 ±$8,425 | $114,185 |
| Per capita income | $44,419 ±$3,680 | $46,334 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.5% ±1.8 pts | 11.8% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.9% ±2.8 pts | 14.3% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.7% ±3.6 pts | 9.5% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±2.5 pts | 96.1% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.6% ±3.5 pts | 92.2% |
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 73.17?
Owners occupy 82.6% of Census Tract 73.17's occupied homes and renters 17.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $287,900 by its owner (±$20,157). The median renter pays $1,773 a month including utilities, and 28.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 73.17 | Douglas County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $287,900 ±$20,157 | $266,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,773 ±$73 | $1,201 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.5% ±16.2 pts | 39.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,957 ±$144 | $1,904 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.6% ±5.2 pts | 61.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.4% ±5.2 pts | 38.5% |
| Housing units | 2,068 ±179 | 251,553 |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.3% ±7.2 pts | 65.6% |
| Mobile homes | 7.4% ±4.3 pts | 0.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.8% ±6.5 pts | 1.8% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.9% ±4.9 pts | 11.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.6% ±2.9 pts | 15.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% ±3.5 pts | 6.8% |
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 73.17 get to work?
77.9% of Census Tract 73.17's workers drive alone and 12.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.3 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 73.17 | Douglas County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.5% ±4.6 pts | 70.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 3.8% |
| Drove alone to work | 77.9% ±4.6 pts | 71.6% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% ±2.8 pts | 8.4% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.8% |
| Walked | 2.0% ±1.4 pts | 1.5% |
| Worked from home | 12.0% ±4.1 pts | 16.1% |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.3 min ±3.5 | 20.0 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 73.17 compare with the other tracts in Douglas County?
Among Douglas County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 73.17 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Douglas County |
|---|---|
| Population | 28th of 163 |
| Residents per square mile | 160th of 163 |
| Median household income | 46th of 163 |
| Per capita income | 72nd of 162 |
| Median home value | 57th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 153 |
| Poverty rate | 98th of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 90th of 159 |
| Median age | 89th of 163 |
| Owner-occupied share | 31st of 161 |
The tracts next to it on Douglas County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 74.39 | 43rd | $106,477±$11,615 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 74.43 | 44th | $105,819±$23,972 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 73.20 | 45th | $105,467±$15,063 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 73.17 | 46th | $102,781±$7,690 |
| Tract 75.18 | 47th | $102,083±$25,605 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 75.04 | 48th | $102,050±$21,330 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 74.47 | 49th | $101,016±$23,177 · 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 73.17?
Every figure for Census Tract 73.17 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
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
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