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Homer

Minnesota · 189 residents · 1.186 sq mi
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Homer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $228,000. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% 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
189
−2%since 2019
from 193 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
159 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 163 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
−17%since 2019
from 59.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
66106146186226201020202024Homer
2024179
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,167
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $60,750 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,042
−5%since 2019
from $38,936 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 31.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade44.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Information1.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $217,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2019
from 89.8% in 2019
1.1% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+8%since 2019
from 3.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(4)
Diversity Score5.1%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(173)
Black1.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(5)
Diversity Score13.6%(26)
Diversity Score
14
+168%since 2019
from 5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 41.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 23.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+4%since 2019
from 16.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.3%
−14.6 ptssince 2019
from 75.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 52.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 58.0% in 2019
Female
45.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 42.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homer, Minnesota?

Homer, Minnesota has about 189 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homer, Minnesota?

The typical household in Homer, Minnesota earns about $59,167 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 $228,000.

How educated are people in Homer, Minnesota?

About 42.3% 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 0.0% 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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