#NebraskaByTheNumbers

Nebraska Youth Survey

CPAR worked with the Nebraska Community Foundation to conduct the Nebraska Youth Survey. Over 1,000 high school students responded. The results reveal the priorities, values, and desires of these individuals as well as factor that may influence their decision to return to or remain in Greater Nebraska in the future. 

2020 Nebraska Data Users Conference

While the 2020 Nebraska Data Users Conference is over, you can still access the presentations and recordings of the presentations for a nominal fee ($50). This fee will insure that we can continue to offer a quality conference and experience for all our Nebraska data users. 

ROUND TWO | COVID-19 Impact on Nebraska Businesses: Nebraska Business Response Survey Report

CPAR and a variety of statewide partners conducted a second round of the Nebraska Business Response Survey in June 2020 to study the continuing impact of COVID-19 on Nebraska businesses. Read the news release. 

Nebraska Economic Recovery Dashboard

The Nebraska Economic Recovery Dashboard is a joint project with of the Planning Committee of the Nebraska Legislature to offer a visual tracking system of the state’s fiscal health through the COVID-19 pandemic and into recovery. All indicators will be updated regularly to provide timely, on-going information during the evolving pandemic.

Lancaster County Population Projections: 2010 to 2050

CPAR prepared a report, Lancaster County Population Projections, which presents a comprehensive set of population and household projections to 2050 for Lancaster County, Nebraska. The projections detail continued growth, especially among older age groups. The projections provide values for both non-Hispanic Whites and persons of color, indicating rising diversity over time. Projected household statistics include those that have a child under age 18, those that live alone, and average household size.

COVID-19 Impact on Nebraska Businesses: Nebraska Business Response Survey Report

CPAR worked with a variety of statewide partners to understand the impact of COVID-19 on Nebraska’s businesses and nonprofit organizations.  In the Nebraska Business Response Survey Report, conducted in April 2020, we examine the impacts of COVID-19 by industry and region.

Mobility Matters 2020 Quarter 1

Mobility Matters is a quarterly newsletter created by CPAR in partnership with the Nebraska Department of Transportation and the Nebraska Safety Center. It includes stories on new regulations and guidance, upcoming transit events, and stories of public transit. The Mobility Matters 2020 Quarter 1 issue includes information on the response to COVID-19 from transit agencies and future driver training opportunities.

Fiscal Stress in Local Governments and Nonprofits During COVID-19 Survey Results

Craig Maher, Ph.D., and Trang Hong, Ph.D., with the UNO School of Public Administration have released the results of the Fiscal Stress in Local Governments and Nonprofits During COVID-19 Survey. 

Cash Reserve Fund Decision Memo

John Bartle, dean of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service presented this Cash Reserve Fund Decision Memo on strategies to increase and preserve the Rainy Day Fund Balance in Nebraska to the Legislature’s Planning Committee.

Aspects of Nebraska's Migration Including Brain Drain and Workforce Impacts

David Drozd recently gave a presentation called Aspects of Nebraska's Migration Including Brain Drain and Workforce Impacts to staff members at the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. The figures show Nebraska’s net outmigration of those with a Bachelor’s Degree or more education over time, by race and ethnicity, by age, the states we tend to lose to, and which counties are experiencing net losses.

Small Businesses in Nebraska

CPAR worked with the Nebraska Business Development Center to develop a small business by the numbers infographic for their annual report. We brought together data from multiple sources to be able to characterize small business in Nebraska. 

Speaking of Nebraska: 2020 Census

David Drozd was interviewed for the Feb. 27, 2020, episode of Speaking of Nebraska, on the topic of the 2020 Census. Also interviewed are Senator Tony Vargas, Heather Engdahl of Civic Nebraska, and Blanca Ramirez-Salazar of the U.S. Census Bureau Denver Region Office. Speaking of Nebraska is a weekly show on NETnebraska about the issues facing Nebraska.

Characteristics of the Omaha Metro’s Black/African American Population

David Drozd compiled key data on recent local changes in Characteristics of the Omaha Metro's Black/African American Population for a Black History Month event. There are positive trends for rising education and income levels; lowered unemployment and poverty levels; the relationship between family type and poverty; and a relatively unknown trend for increases in households where one person lives alone. Rankings among the 100 largest metros and change over time are provided. While there is more work to do, we should be aware of and celebrate these improvements.

Speaking of Nebraska: Rural Transportation

Bill Bivin was interviewed for the Feb. 13,2020, episode of Speaking of Nebraska, on the topic of Rural Transportation. Bivin talks about why rural public transit is important to Nebraska and about CPAR's partnership with the Nebraska Department of Transportation and UNK working to improve public transit in Nebraska. Speaking of Nebraska is a weekly show on NETnebraska about the issues facing Nebraska.

Consider This: Census 2020

Josie Schafer recently discussed the 2020 Census on Consider This...with Cathy Wyatt. Next month, households across the country will be invited to participate in this. Watch Consider This: Census 2020 to learn what Nebraska is doing to help increase reporting, especially in the hard to reach counties.

Middle-Income Housing in Nebraska

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. 

Two Nebraskas: Our Changing Landscape - UPDATED!

Over the past several decades in Nebraska, where and how people live has changed dramatically. In this updated version of our Two Nebraskas: Our Changing Landscape infographic you can see that metropolitan Nebraska is younger, more diverse and more educated. However, some attributes of life in Nebraska transcend county boarders, such as the high rate of labor force participation and that most Nebraskans are Nebraskans for life.

Nebraska's Youth and Education Governance

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. 

Nebraska Diversity and Socio-Economic Differences by Race/Ethnicity

Staff from CPAR recently presented at the Nebraska Hispanic Leadership Diversity & Inclusion Conference. The presentation Nebraska Diversity and Socio-Economic Differences by Race/Ethnicity compares disparities by race, which was the theme of the conference session. 

Nebraska's Workforce

Staff from CPAR recently met with the Nebraska Legislative Planning Committee to explore Nebraska's Workforce and present data on demographics; education and occupation; and earnings.  

Vanpool | Connecting the Workforce to Work

A vanpool is a mode of public transportation comprised of a group of riders who agree to share their ride to work in a leased van. Learn more in our analysis Vanpool: Connecting the Workforce to Work that explores the costs, benefits, and opportunities of vanpool in Nebraska.

Variation in Funding and Spending Across Nebraska School Districts

Staff from CPAR recently met with the Nebraska Legislative Planning Committee to explore Variation in Funding and Spending Across Nebraska School Districts and present high-level data on fiscal and organizational policy options. 

The Power and Potential of an Aging Nebraska

There are an estimated 8,000 Nebraskans age 60 years or older retiring each year. In 2019 Nebraskans age 75 years or older Nebraskans under 5 years of age. Learn more about the aging population in Nebraska from our latest infographic, The Power and Potential of an Aging Nebraska and the accompanying slide deck by our colleagues in the UNO Department of Gerontology. 

Why the 2020 Census Will Not Ask About Citizenship

The 2020 Census will only ask questions about individuals' names, housing arrangements, sex, age, race, ethnicity, and relationship to the householder. Check out our infographic to find out why it will not ask about citizenship and why this important Supreme Court decision matters. The infographic is available in English and Spanish. 

Nebraska's Increasing Urbanization

A look at Nebraska demographic data reveals that increasingly, Nebraskans are leaving rural parts of the state and moving to our urban centers. Josie Gatti Schafer, director of CPAR, did a presentation the dives deep into the data regarding  Nebraska's Increasing Urbanization at the 2019 OpenSky's Fall Policy Symposium.  

Future home of data interactives from Governing magazine

Governing.com has announced it will discontinue operations. Governing magazine has been a staple for research, insights, and data analysis on issues of interest to local and state governments for 32 years. We have partnered with the data editor of Governing to transition and update data interactives from Governing.com with a goal to assure the data stays available and relevant. Check back often at governing.unomaha.edu for updates.

The Policy Environment for Nebraska

Staff from CPAR recently met with the Nebraska Legislative Planning Committee to explore The Policy Environment for Nebraska and present high-level data on 5 policy topics deemed important or extremely important by over one-half of the state senators: population; aging; diversity and demographics; education; and workforce. 

Community Survey for Manhattan, Kansas

We recently assisted the City of Manhattan, Kansas, with the data collection and analysis of their biennial community survey. 

Does your community or organization need assistance with a data project? Contact CPAR at unocpar@unomaha.edu or 402.554.2134 to learn more about how we can help.

Quick Facts for Nebraska Legislative Districts

Want to learn more about your legislative district? Want to see how it has changed over time? Then explore the data using our new interactive dashboard: Quick Facts for Nebraska Legislative Districts. Learn about population, poverty, education, labor force participation, insurance rates, housing and more from 2012 to the most current data from the American Community Survey.

2018 Nebraska Voter Turnout

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.

Profile of Nebraskans with an Associate Degree

Educational attainment is an important part of a conversation about Nebraska's workforce. Check out this Profile of Nebraskans with an Associate Degree. See where they are employed and how we rank among our peer states.  

Nebraska's Workforce

Nebraska's workforce is an important conversation. Check out our infographic on Nebraska's Workforce. These numbers can help inform the conversation.

Snapshot of Nebraska

David Drozd presented a Snapshot of Nebraska at the Nebraska Economic Development Summit on Dec. 4, 2018. The snapshot included data on trends; population and diversity; aging and workforce; and education and income.

Chamber members and several state senators were in attendance. Governor Pete Ricketts and NU President Hank Bounds also spoke.

Our Changing Landscape

Over the past several decades in Nebraska, where and how people live has changed dramatically. In this Two Nebraskas: Our Changing Landscape infographic you can see that metropolitan Nebraska is younger, more diverse and more educated. However, some attributes of life in Nebraska transcend county boarders, such as the high rate of labor force participation and that most Nebraskans are Nebraskans for life.

Legislative Planning Committee

Since 2009, CPAR has provided data to the Planning Committee of the Nebraska Legislature. The Planning Committee serves to identify the trends, opportunities, and challenges that are shaping Nebraska, and provide their feedback on next steps to the legislature. In November, we presented data on the rainy day fund and on changing demographics of Nebraska. Read a Lincoln Journal-Star article about that meeting; and view the brief.  

Changing Demographics of Nebraska

As the lead agency for the Nebraska State Data Center, CPAR staff members are often called upon to provide demographic data about the state for various agencies, businesses and nonprofits.

Check out our most recent presentation, Changing Demographics of Nebraska, written and presented by CPAR's new director, Josie Schafer, for the Coalition for a Stronger Nebraska's budget study group.

Where does your legislative district rank?

Have you ever wondered which Nebraska Legislative District has the highest unemployment or the lowest percentage of owner-occupied housing? You can find out easily by exploring our latest interactive dashboard, Selected Characteristics for Nebraska Legislative Districts, which ranks districts on 34 different characteristics for six different time periods.

BTW, District 11 has the highest unemployment and District 46 has the lowest percentage of owner-occupied housing. 

Voter Turnout in Nebraska

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. Read the report.

Douglas/Sarpy County

Did you know the median family income in Douglas/Sarpy county is $76,600? Check out our latest infographic on Douglas/Sarpy County Families and Businesses for quick data on median family income, median age, unemployment, labor force participation, number of business establishment, and more.

Housing Affordability

The Omaha-Council Bluffs metro ranks high in housing affordability according to a new analysis by CPAR. Of the top 10 metros, Omaha-Council Bluffs has both the highest estimated median home value and and the highest median household income. Learn more by reading the latest NEXUS on housing affordability.