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Homerville

Georgia · 2,339 residents (2025 est.) · 3.493 sq mi
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Homerville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,671. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,200. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,432
−13%since 2000
from 2,803 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
696 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
−4%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,339 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Homerville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,671
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,048
+73%since 2000
from $12,176 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
+7%since 2010
from 0.490 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food14.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
46.1% rent
Vacancy rate
30.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.6%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(1,638)
Black39.7%(1,112)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(17)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.1%(1,714)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(1,480)
Black30.8%(748)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(69)
Asian0.8%(20)
Other4.7%(115)
Diversity Score66.5%(1,617)
Diversity Score
66
+9%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
+28.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+113%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.8%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.2%
+33.2 ptssince 2017
from 34.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homerville, Georgia?

Homerville, Georgia has about 2,432 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homerville, Georgia?

The typical household in Homerville, Georgia earns about $35,671 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homerville, Georgia expensive?

In Homerville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $94,200, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Homerville, Georgia?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Homerville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homerville, Georgia?

About 31.3% of people in Homerville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Homerville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Homerville, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 121 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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