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Homer

Minnesota · 179 residents · 1.19 sq mi
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Homer is home to 179 people in Minnesota. 93% of homes are owner-occupied. That puts it in the top 8% of US cities for household income. The foreign-born share is 0%. 100% were living in the same home a year earlier. The median age is 43.1, about 4 years above the US median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

179
−5%since 2023
from 189 in 2023
2010 – 2024
151 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 159 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
43.1
+16%since 2023
from 37.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.19 sq mi
Population, 20102024
66106146186226201020202024Homer
2024179
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.8%(5)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.5%(8)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.2%(4)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1914%(25)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2412.8%(23)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.7%(12)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.9%(16)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.3%(22)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.7%(12)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.4%(33)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.8%(14)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.8%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$99,375
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $81,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$36,580
+7%since 2023
from $34,278 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.302
−8%since 2023
from 0.329 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$285,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $283,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
92.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.8% in 2023
7.5% rent
19.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.67 people
−9%since 2023
from 2.95 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
12.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
60.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.9
−18%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
44
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Polish32.4%(58)
German18.4%(33)
Norwegian10.6%(19)
Irish9.5%(17)
French4.5%(8)
American3.4%(6)
Danish2.8%(5)
English1.1%(2)
Scottish1.1%(2)
Swedish1.1%(2)
Section 05

Education

43.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
10.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.6 min
+61%since 2023
from 23.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
42.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
49.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
7.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
62.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
4.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
27.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 65.1% in 2023
44.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
5.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
95.5%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married46.3%(44)
Married47.4%(45)
Widowed2.1%(2)
Divorced4.2%(4)
Women 15+
Never married14.9%(10)
Married62.7%(42)
Widowed11.9%(8)
Divorced10.4%(7)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
67.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
27.4%
US average: 13.8%
27.4%
US average: 18.4%
3.4%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.1%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
93.3%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
29.1%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(9)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 9 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homer, Minnesota?

Homer, Minnesota has about 179 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homer, Minnesota?

The typical household in Homer, Minnesota earns about $99,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homer, Minnesota expensive?

In Homer, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $285,000.

How educated are people in Homer, Minnesota?

About 43.9% of adults age 25 and over in Homer, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homer, Minnesota?

About 5.6% of people in Homer, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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