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Homeland

Georgia · 886 residents · 2.499 sq mi
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Homeland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,813. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $45,000. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
886
+16%since 2000
from 765 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
355 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 306 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+9%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6649381K1K2K1990201020202024Homeland
2024755
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,813
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,877
+33%since 2000
from $11,980 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade28.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−11%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(693)
Black4.3%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(106)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(734)
Black6.8%(60)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(20)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other6.9%(61)
Diversity Score36.7%(325)
Diversity Score
37
+164%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+17%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.3%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
38.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homeland, Georgia?

Homeland, Georgia has about 886 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homeland, Georgia?

The typical household in Homeland, Georgia earns about $42,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homeland, Georgia expensive?

In Homeland, Georgia, the median home is worth about $45,000, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Homeland, Georgia?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Homeland, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homeland, Georgia?

About 23.5% of people in Homeland, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Homeland, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Homeland, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 95 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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