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Papillion, NE


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Papillion, Nebraska

Papillion, Nebraska, in Sarpy county, is 9 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is part of the Omaha metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 16,363 people people live in Papillion.

The People and Families of Papillion

In Papillion, about 66% of adults are married. Homes in Papillion tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Papillion had a median family income of $70,737. Overall, families in Papillion are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Papillion does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the city tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in Papillion are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($12,950) in Papillion than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Papillion Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Papillion, about 73% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in Papillion is higher than that of most other communities in Nebraska.

Commuting

In Papillion, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Papillion strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyPapillion Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyPapillion College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyPapillion People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyPapillion Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyPapillion Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyPapillion Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Papillion Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Papillion Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Papillion Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Papillion, NE

Comparing Papillion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men710
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women710
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Racial Diversity510
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times84
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Affordability of Rents41
Affordability of Property Taxes31
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime96

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