#NebraskaByTheNumbers

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 Lanscape 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 17 different characteristics for five 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

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 lastest NEXUS on housing affordability.

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