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Homer

Georgia · 1,264 residents · 9.802 sq mi
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Homer has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,923. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $199,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,264
+33%since 2000
from 950 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
129 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+13%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6469861K2K2K1990201020202024Homer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,923
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,259
+34%since 2000
from $17,353 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+30.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,500
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
33.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+36%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(1,114)
Black3.2%(41)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(41)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other5%(63)
Diversity Score27.8%(352)
Diversity Score
28
−15%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homer, Georgia?

Homer, Georgia has about 1,264 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homer, Georgia?

The typical household in Homer, Georgia earns about $66,923 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 $199,500, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Homer, Georgia?

About 14.5% 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 18.7% 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 505 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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

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