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Homerville

Georgia · 2,456 residents · 3.493 sq mi
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Homerville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,384. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,100. The poverty rate of 46.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,456
−12%since 2000
from 2,803 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
703 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
−4%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Homerville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,384
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,284
+1%since 2000
from $12,176 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
46.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$378
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.7%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+40%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(1,292)
Black42.5%(1,045)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(51)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other1%(24)
Diversity Score65.9%(1,618)
Diversity Score
66
+8%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
8.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
33.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homerville, Georgia?

Homerville, Georgia has about 2,456 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homerville, Georgia?

The typical household in Homerville, Georgia earns about $22,384 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 $72,100, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Homerville, Georgia?

About 12.4% 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 46.8% 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 97 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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