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City Renter Population Data

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Story by Ryan Rouse | Visualization by Mike Maciag

Renter populations in select cities have increased in comparison to their respective owner-occupied housing populations.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, more than 172,000 Omaha residents rent, while about 279,00 live in owner-occupied housing. Just over one-half of the city’s renters reside in multi-unit structures, while the rest live in single-family homes.

In contrast, Lincoln, Nebraska, has an estimated total renter population of about 102,000 while nearly 162,000 residents live in owner-occupied housing. The renter share of total population in Lincoln is 38.8%.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year Estimates, Table B25003.