Douglas County
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- Population
- 590,736
- Area
- 326.41 sq mi (845.4 km²), 12.94 sq mi water
- Median age
- 35.6
- Households
- 238,430
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $80,391
- Median house value
- $266,100
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Douglas County
Local News
Omaha hip-hop duo focuses on more than music
Omaha’s Smoke Break is a hip-hop duo that has become much more. They have been releasing music for 13 years, and also have a podcast, appear in movies, write books and have appeared at comic-cons and card shows. The duo, who go by Mike and Morgan, recently pulled off one of their…
Omaha campaign supports survivors of domestic violence
Mayor John Ewing recently announced a city-wide campaign meant to support survivors of domestic violence and educate the community on how to respond to an issue that officials said has claimed four Omaha lives so far this year. Alongside several advocacy leaders, Ewing encouraged…
October’s musical treats
Mark your calendar now to join the Blues Society of Omaha (BSO) on Sunday, Oct. 25, at The. B. Bar, 4330 Leavenworth St. Beginning at 2 p.m., for the Nebraska Blues Challenge. The afternoon of music will select the Nebraska representatives for the annual International Blues…
Omaha tourism generated $2.6 billion in economic impact last year, according to report
Tourism generated $2.6 billion in total economic impact for Omaha in 2025, according to a report by Tourism Economics released Thursday by Visit Omaha. That total includes more than $1.6 billion spent directly by visitors, a 1.3% increase over 2024. The other $1 billion is…
Federal lawsuit alleges YRTC workers abused Omaha teen, who was then punished when he reported abuse
(Editor’s note: This story contains allegations of sexual abuse of children. If you suspect that a child has been abused, call 800-652-1999 or report online.) A new federal lawsuit, filed Thursday, alleges that seven state employees violated an Omaha teen’s civil rights when he…