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Papillion, NE
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Living in Papillion



Papillion is a medium-sized city located in the state of Nebraska. With a population of 23,794 people and nine associated neighborhoods, Papillion is the tenth largest community in Nebraska.

Papillion real estate is some of the most expensive in Nebraska, although Papillion house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

There are quite a few people in the armed forces living in Papillion, and when you visit or drive around town, you will see military people in and out of uniform, shopping, enjoying life, and being part of the community.

Also of interest is that Papillion has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Papillion telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 12.86% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because of many things, Papillion is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Papillion a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Papillion has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Papillion’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Papillion is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 45.97% of adults in Papillion have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

The per capita income in Papillion in 2018 was $49,338, which is wealthy relative to Nebraska and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $197,352 for a family of four. However, Papillion contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Papillion is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Papillion home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Papillion residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Papillion include German, English, Irish, Polish, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Papillion is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.