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Homer

Louisiana · 3,237 residents · 4.653 sq mi
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Homer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,266. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,200. The poverty rate of 31.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,237
−15%since 2000
from 3,788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
696 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 814 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+6%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Homer
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,266
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,646 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,276
+35%since 2000
from $12,811 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.6%
−37.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
41.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+12%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic32.6%(1,056)
Black63.9%(2,070)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(45)
Asian0.8%(27)
Other0.9%(28)
Diversity Score60.1%(1,946)
Diversity Score
60
−1%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+62%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.1%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homer, Louisiana?

Homer, Louisiana has about 3,237 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homer, Louisiana?

The typical household in Homer, Louisiana earns about $28,266 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 $68,200, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Homer, Louisiana?

About 15.7% 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 31.9% 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 915 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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