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Homer

Louisiana · 2,520 residents (2025 est.) · 4.653 sq mi
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Homer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,160. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 1,134 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,700. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,654
−30%since 2000
from 3,788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
570 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 814 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.4
−8%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,520 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Homer
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,160
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,646 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,678
+93%since 2000
from $12,811 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
45.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.675
+38%since 2010
from 0.488 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
52.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.2%
+29.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+62%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
10
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(1,426)
Black60.6%(2,297)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(34)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(2,293)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.4%(542)
Black69.6%(1,846)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other9.5%(251)
Diversity Score58.2%(1,544)
Diversity Score
58
−4%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−20.7 ptssince 2011
from 25.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.4%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.6%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
49.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 39.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homer, Louisiana?

Homer, Louisiana has about 2,654 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homer, Louisiana?

The typical household in Homer, Louisiana earns about $23,160 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homer, Louisiana expensive?

In Homer, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $80,700, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Homer, Louisiana?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Homer, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homer, Louisiana?

About 45.3% of people in Homer, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Homer, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Homer, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,498 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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