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Homer

Michigan · 1,575 residents · 1.395 sq mi
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Homer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,729. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $92,300. Households here earn about 31% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
1,575
−15%since 2000
from 1,851 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,129 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,327 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+16%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Homer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,729
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,779
+15%since 2000
from $16,394 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.2%
US avg: 10%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+31%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,768)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(40)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(117)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,462)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.9%(140)
Diversity Score26.3%(414)
Diversity Score
26
+315%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homer, Michigan?

Homer, Michigan has about 1,575 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homer, Michigan?

The typical household in Homer, Michigan earns about $40,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homer, Michigan expensive?

In Homer, Michigan, the median home is worth about $92,300, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Homer, Michigan?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Homer, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homer, Michigan?

About 14.3% of people in Homer, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Homer, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Homer, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 183 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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