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Homer

Illinois · 1,073 residents · 0.98 sq mi
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Homer has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,347. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 18% 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 $109,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
1,073
−11%since 2000
from 1,200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,095 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+12%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Homer
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,347
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,604
+137%since 2000
from $18,788 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.1%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,183)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(981)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(24)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other0.8%(9)
Diversity Score10.4%(112)
Diversity Score
10
+399%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+84%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homer, Illinois?

Homer, Illinois has about 1,073 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homer, Illinois?

The typical household in Homer, Illinois earns about $65,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homer, Illinois expensive?

In Homer, Illinois, the median home is worth about $109,400, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Homer, Illinois?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Homer, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homer, Illinois?

About 10.6% of people in Homer, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Homer, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Homer, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 191 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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