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Homerville

Georgia · 2,344 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 $24,063. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 459 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,300. The poverty rate of 44.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,344
−16%since 2000
from 2,803 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
671 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+1%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Homerville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,063
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,355
+10%since 2000
from $12,176 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
49.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(1,067)
Black46.3%(1,086)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(78)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other3.1%(73)
Diversity Score70.9%(1,663)
Diversity Score
71
+16%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+109%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.2%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.4%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homerville, Georgia?

Homerville, Georgia has about 2,344 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homerville, Georgia?

The typical household in Homerville, Georgia earns about $24,063 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 $64,300, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Homerville, Georgia?

About 10.2% 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 44.6% 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 209 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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