Data for Policy and Decision Makers

Collaboration with Nebraska Chamber Foundation Brings Together a Focused Set of Frequently Requested Indicators

2-11-26 | Nebraska Insights is a partnership between the Nebraska Chamber Foundation and UNO CPAR to capture core forces shaping Nebraska’s competitiveness and long-term trajectory. The data book provides a curated set of indicators that benchmark Nebraska’s demographics, workforce, economy, innovation, quality of life, and business climate against all U.S. states. Read Nebraska Insights 2026.

Housing Availability and Quality Grow as Concerns in Nebraska

9-26-23 | Research by UNO CPAR has shown that job opportunities have been a main driver of domestic migration away from Nebraska. However, in 2022 housing availability and quality have grown as concerns. Explore these topics in a brief on housing availability and quality in Nebraska.

Media Mentions:

• Nebraska Examiner - Survey: Housing surpasses jobs as top reason Nebraskans moved away
• Nebraska Public Media - Cost burden for renters in parts of Central Nebraska is more prevalent, new study finds
• KETV NewsWatch 7- Developer reaffirms commitment to bring a grocery store to downtown Omaha
• KETV NewsWatch 7 - Study ranks Omaha 7th most competitive rental market across US
• KMTV 3 News Now - 'We're super excited:' Rental-only development coming to Elkhorn area

Housing Perceptions in Nebraska

1-9-23 | CPAR partnered with the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority to conduct analysis of focus group data regarding housing perceptions in Nebraska for the statewide strategic housing plan. Over 170 responses were analyzed and provide key insights on challenges and opportunities related to housing in Nebraska. A recent article in the Nebraska Examiner describes a new Nebraska ‘housing council’ assembled to implement the Nebraska Strategic Housing Framework, which includes CPAR’s analysis.

Population Projections for Nebraska Counties 2020 to 2050

8-17-22 | UNO CPAR, at the request of the Nebraska legislature, updated their population projections by Nebraska County for 2030, 2040, and 2050.

COVID-19 Impact on Nebraska Businesses

7-27-20 and 5-14-20 | The State of Nebraska, the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce, the University of Nebraska and several local project partners came together to develop and share the Nebraska Business Response Survey, Rounds One and Two, to understand the impact COVID-19 is having on the revenue and workforce of organizations across the state and find the best ways to support our business and nonprofit community during this crisis.

Read the Reports:

• COVID-19 Impact on Nebraska Businesses Round One
• COVID-19 Impact on Nebraska Businesses Round Two
• COVID-19 Impact on the Nonprofit Sector Round One
• COVID-19 Impact on the Nonprofit Sector Round Two

Middle-Income Housing in Nebraska

1-2-20 | CPAR recently explored the challenges and opportunities of housing across the state of Nebraska. Read our Middle-Income Housing in Nebraska report to learn more about the middle class, why there is a demand for middle-income housing, and LB 518 - The Rural Workforce Housing Investment Act.

Nebraska's Youth and Education Governance

11-1-19 | In 2019, we were asked by the Planning Committee of the State Legislature to explore the education system in Nebraska. The report, Nebraska's Youth and Education Governance, focuses on who the students of Nebraska are, the governance system for K-12 education, and the finance system for K-12 education.

2018 Nebraska Voter Turnout

2-27-19 | Last fall, CPAR analyzed voter turnout data to provide a picture of who might show up to the polls for the 2018 midterm election. Now that the election is over, we share a picture of who actually did show up on our new 2018 Nebraska Voter Turnout infographic.

Voter Turnout in Nebraska

2-2-19 | In anticipation of the 2018 midterm election, CPAR analyzed voter turnout data to provide a picture of who might show up to the polls. The research showed young and middle-aged voters in Nebraska vote at lower levels than other age groups.