Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District!

 

  

  Don Bacon is the Representative from Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District! Located in the eastern portion of Nebraska, the 2nd district encompasses the heart of the Omaha Metro area. A hub of sports and art, Omaha is the 42nd largest city in the United States. 

Cities in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District

While Omaha is the most notable city in Nebraska's 2nd congressional district, a list of cities includes Papillion, La Vista, Ralston, Springfield, Gretna, Elkhorn, Waterloo, Valley, and Bennington.


    As you can see on the map's close-up, while most people in Nebraska's 2nd congressional district live in the city, there is a lot of farmland on the western side of the district. The district tends to be seen as heterogeneous due to its varied urban and rural regions. The district's heterogeneous nature can also be shown in its representatives. Nebraska's 2nd district tends to be pretty split between Democratic and Republican, and officials from both parties are often elected.

Population

Estimated Population in 2022- 658,116
Men- 328,745
Women- 329,371
Median Age- 35.9 years
Citizens 18 and over- 489,623
Citizens 65 and over- 489,623

Race

White- 468,891
Black or African American- 63,042
Hispanic or Latino- 84,312
American Indian and Alaska Native- 4,237
Asian- 26,592
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander- 524
Some other race- 28,025
Two or more races- 66,805

Education

92.7% of people in Nebraska's 2nd congressional district have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. 

2020 Election Results

Republican Party- Donald J. Trump (58.2%)
Democratic Party- Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%)
Libertarian Party- Jo Jorgensen (2.12%)

Current Nebraska Senators Deb Fisher and Pete Rickets are both Republicans. 




The current Representative from the 2nd congressional district is, you guessed it, your man Bacon!




Economy

2021 median household income- $74,752
Men's median income- $52,693
Women's median income- $38,509

Major industries

Most people living in Nebraska's 2nd congressional district take part in the healthcare or social assistance industry, as it is the largest. The district's second largest industry is construction; the third is professional, scientific, and technical services. 

The majority of industries in the district are urban, not rural. 

Employment by Trade- 364,990 workers


Major Companies

Nebraska's 2nd Congressional district is home to 4 Fortune 500 companies, including Mutual of Omaha, Union Pacific, Kiewit, and Berkshire Hathaway.

Economic Concerns

7.8% of families in the 2nd congressional district have lived with an income below the poverty line over the past 12 months (2022). 45,884 people in the district lack health insurance, which is also an economic concern. Other concerns highlighted in the upcoming congressional election include social security, medicare, and tax policies. The US budget is also a hot topic in the forthcoming election. 

Social Concerns

Some social concerns facing Nebraska's 2nd district highlighted by the man, the myth, the legend Don Bacon include agriculture, veterans, energy and environment, senior citizens, health care, transportation and infrastructure, immigration, and national defense.



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