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Homer

Georgia · 1,141 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 $26,776. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $140,900. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,141
+20%since 2000
from 950 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
116 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+8%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6469861K2K2K1990201020202024Homer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,776
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,350
−12%since 2000
from $17,353 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,900
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$536
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
23.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+140%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(1,031)
Black3.9%(45)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(39)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score18.4%(210)
Diversity Score
18
−44%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+10%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.6%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homer, Georgia?

Homer, Georgia has about 1,141 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homer, Georgia?

The typical household in Homer, Georgia earns about $26,776 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 $140,900, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.

How educated are people in Homer, Georgia?

About 5.1% 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 23.7% of people in Homer, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Homer, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Homer, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 382 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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