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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Homer

Georgia · 759 residents · 9.802 sq mi
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Homer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,679. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 191 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,000. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

759
−20%vs 2000
vs 950 in 2000
1990 – 2025
77 / sq mi
−20%vs 2000
vs 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.6
−4%vs 2000
vs 33.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6469861K2K2K1990201020202024Homer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,679
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,438
−46%vs 2000
vs $17,353 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.8%
+11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,000
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$260
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $393 in 2000
US average: $450
57.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.6% in 2000
42.5% rent
2.3
+3%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(794)
Black11.8%(112)
Hispanic / Latino2%(19)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.6%(310)
1990
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(620)
Black17.7%(134)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.3%(298)
39
+20%vs 2000
vs 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
48.2%
−15.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Homer, Georgia?

Homer, Georgia has about 759 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Homer, Georgia?

The typical household in Homer, Georgia earns about $17,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homer, Georgia expensive?

In Homer, Georgia, the median home is worth about $40,000, and the typical rent is about $260 a month.

How educated are people in Homer, Georgia?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Homer, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homer, Georgia?

About 24.8% of people in Homer, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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