Data for Policy and Decision Makers

View recent projects, publications, and presentations by the UNO Center for Public Affairs Research on topics including housing, poverty, and infographics of demographics by county in Nebraska.

Access Census data for your Nebraska county in an easy to view and compare format.

	Housing Availability and Quality Grow as Concerns in Nebraska 9/26/2023 \| 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
	Housing Perceptions in Nebraska 1/9/2023 \| 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.
	Poverty in Nebraska 12/6/2022 \| After years of declining poverty, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the well-being of Nebraskans in many ways, including an increase in poverty. As a result, UNO CPAR gathered a range of U.S. Census data sources to produce an infographic on poverty in Nebraska. Watch KLKN's coverage of the Coalition for a Strong Nebraska's Healthy Families, Strong Communities conference where nonprofits, policymakers, and state officials all came to discuss better ways to help struggling Nebraska families.
	Childhood Poverty 11/10/2022 \| UNO CPAR Director Josie Schafer spoke with Cathy Wyatt and community leaders on the topic of childhood poverty that aired on Nebraska Public Media.
	Review of Demographics, Workforce, and Housing in Omaha Neighborhoods 10/11/2022 \| At the request of Olsson, CPAR prepared a review of data on demographics, workforce, and housing in North Omaha and South Omaha for the LB 1024 Coordination Plan. Read an article by The Reader that includes some key findings from CPAR's reports about how investments (or the lack thereof) of time, energy, and money impact the places people live.

View additional materials on the following Nebraska By The Numbers topics:

Community and economic development including digital equity, economic development, rural transit, rural youth and young professional surveys, and voter turnout.
Workforce access and equity including details on occupations, incomes, remote work, and entrepreneurship in Nebraska.

To view past projects visit the #NebraskaByTheNumbers Archive.

CPAR Activities and Outreach

10/30/24 | Presentation on the challenges faced by Nebraska Women in STEM for the UNO Women in STEM undergraduate club | Morgan Vogel

10/24/24 | Webinar on the Nebraska Tech Collaborative Data Dashboard with the Aksarben Foundation | Josie Schafer

9/20/24 | Presentation about increasing demographic diversity in Nebraska and impacts on the workforce for The Circle | Josie Schafer

9/20/24 | Presentation about results of the Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals Survey for the Greater Omaha Chamber Board Meeting | Josie Schafer

9/17/24 | Presentation about results of the Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals Survey for the Greater Omaha Chamber Executive Committee Meeting | Josie Schafer

9/11/24 | Presentation about demographic and workforce trends in Nebraska for the Metro Omaha Medical Society Retired Physicians group | Morgan Vogel

9/11/24 | Presentation on Good Ideas for the Good Life: Data-Informed Strategies to Grow Nebraska for the Nebraska Chamber 2024 Economic Development Summit | Josie Schafer

9/5/24 | Presentation on Exploring Data for the Arts and the Art of Data for the Nebraska Arts Council | Josie Schafer

9/4/24 | Presentation for NSF Advance Steering Committee on Catalyst project and institutional data | Morgan Vogel

8/27/24 | Presentation on housing needs and demographics for the Housing Development Corporation Board | Josie Schafer

8/22/24 | Presentation on demographics of Nebraska for the Nebraska Chamber’s 2024 Leadership Nebraska class | Josie Schafer

8/21/24 | Presentation at the Metropolitan Regional Development Initiative Meeting for the Office of the Governor and the Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Josie Schafer

8/5/24 | Presentation at the Northeast Regional Development Initiative Meeting for the Office of the Governor and the Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Josie Schafer

7/16/24 | Presentation on using data to inform capacity building in Nebraska communities for the Community Development Society Annual Conference | Ignacio Ruelas and Morgan Vogel

7/16/24 | Presentation on building community resilience and equity, a case study on the importance of federal transit grants for Title VI programs in Nebraska for the Community Development Society Annual Conference | Michael Lee and Morgan Vogel

7/16/24 | Presentation on empowering communities through collaboration, purpose, aspiration, and research for the Community Development Society Annual Conference Plenary Session | Josie Schafer

7/11/24 | Presentation at the Central Regional Development Initiative Meeting for the Office of the Governor and the Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Josie Schafer

6/24/24 | Presentation at the Western Nebraska Regional Development Initiative Meeting for the Office of the Governor and the Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Josie Schafer

6/21/24 | Presentation at the Southeast Regional Development Initiative Meeting for the Office of the Governor and the Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Josie Schafer

5/21/24 | Presentation about demographics of Nebraska at OpenSky Policy Institute's Legislative Candidate Education Session | Josie Schafer

5/15/24 | Presentation about the role of anchor institutions in economic development for the EDQ Workshop - Community/Economic Development Special Issue | Josie Schafer

5/14/24 | Presentation at the Mid-Plains Regional Development Initiative Meeting for the Office of the Governor and the Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Josie Schafer

5/8/24 | Presentation about educational attainment in Nebraska and impacts on workforce at the Education Quest Foundation Board Meeting | Josie Schafer

5/7/24 | Keynote speaker presentation about data related to Nebraska's talent retention and education levels and panelist on entrepreneurship and talent in Nebraska at Aksarben Stakeholders Meeting | Josie Schafer

4/26/24 | Presentation for the Nebraska Works! Conference about results from a labor study | Morgan Vogel

3/18/24 | Presentations for the Nebraska Association of Transportation Providers about communities leveraging data to support transit growth and Title VI | Josie Schafer

3/18/24 | Presentation for the Nebraska Association of Transportation Providers about maximizing web presence and social media for transit agencies | Tara Grell

3/6/24 | Presentation about the technology workforce and recruitment for the UNO & MCC Speed Networking Event for Educators & Business Professionals | Josie Schafer

2/23/24 | Presentation on Title VI at Driver Training Bootcamp offered by the Nebraska Safety Center | Josie Schafer

2/21-22/24 | Presentation on brain drain and rural youth survey at Nebraska Community Foundation Board of Directors Biennial Retreat | Josie Schafer

2/7/24 | Panel on the Nebraska Legislature for UNO's Volunteer and Civic Engagement Programs Legislative Advocacy Series | Josie Schafer

1/25/24 | Presentation on Title VI at Driver Training Bootcamp offered by the Nebraska Safety Center | Josie Schafer

1/10/24 | Presentation on business-government relations and strategies for success at Nebraska Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration Forum | Josie Schafer

12/14/23 | Presentation on childcare for community and economic development at Nebraska Association of County Officials Annual Conference | Josie Schafer

11/29/23 | Presentation on immigration and how it relates to economic development at the NE Chamber Economic Development Summit | Josie Schafer

11/15/23 | Presentation on the economic importance of anchor institutions to economic development at the Young, Smart & Local 2023 Conference | Josie Schafer

11/8/23 | Presentation on education in Nebraska to the EducationQuest Board | Josie Schafer

Contact Us

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	Housing Availability and Quality Grow as Concerns in Nebraska 9/26/2023 \| 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
	Housing Perceptions in Nebraska 1/9/2023 \| 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.
	Poverty in Nebraska 12/6/2022 \| After years of declining poverty, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the well-being of Nebraskans in many ways, including an increase in poverty. As a result, UNO CPAR gathered a range of U.S. Census data sources to produce an infographic on poverty in Nebraska. Watch KLKN's coverage of the Coalition for a Strong Nebraska's Healthy Families, Strong Communities conference where nonprofits, policymakers, and state officials all came to discuss better ways to help struggling Nebraska families.
	Childhood Poverty 11/10/2022 \| UNO CPAR Director Josie Schafer spoke with Cathy Wyatt and community leaders on the topic of childhood poverty that aired on Nebraska Public Media.
	Review of Demographics, Workforce, and Housing in Omaha Neighborhoods 10/11/2022 \| At the request of Olsson, CPAR prepared a review of data on demographics, workforce, and housing in North Omaha and South Omaha for the LB 1024 Coordination Plan. Read an article by The Reader that includes some key findings from CPAR's reports about how investments (or the lack thereof) of time, energy, and money impact the places people live.

Data for Policy and Decision Makers

Housing Availability and Quality Grow as Concerns in Nebraska

Housing Perceptions in Nebraska

Poverty in Nebraska

Childhood Poverty

Review of Demographics, Workforce, and Housing in Omaha Neighborhoods