Irish in Omaha, Nebraska

The Irish in Omaha, Nebraska have constituted a major ethnic group throughout the history of the city, and continue to serve as important religious and political leaders. They compose a large percentage of the local population.

In 2000 62,349 of the city's 390,112 residents claimed Irish roots on the U.S. Census.[1] The Irish were the third largest ethnic group in South Omaha in 1900, with 1,073 out of 26,001 residents claiming Irish ancestry.[2] By 1909 that area of the city claimed 2,250 out of their 30,000 residents were of Irish descent.[3]

  1. ^ "Census 2000 Demographic Profile Highlights: Selected Population Group: Irish (050, 081)"[permanent dead link], United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 5/7/08.
  2. ^ Dillingham, W.P. (1911) Reports of the Immigration Commission. The Dillingham Commission of the 61st United States Congress. p 343.
  3. ^ Dillingham, W.P. (1911) p 344.