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Homer

Nebraska · 523 residents (2025 est.) · 0.37 sq mi
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Homer has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,714. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 144 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% 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

Total population
446
−24%since 2000
from 590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,205 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,595 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+19%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:523 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3684304925546161990201020202024Homer
2024446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,714
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,354
+104%since 2000
from $17,361 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
−21%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+19%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(570)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80%(357)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(10)
Asian2.2%(10)
Other15.5%(69)
Diversity Score41.8%(186)
Diversity Score
42
+4698%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% 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
6.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+23.9 ptssince 2017
from 68.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homer, Nebraska?

Homer, Nebraska has about 446 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homer, Nebraska?

The typical household in Homer, Nebraska earns about $80,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homer, Nebraska expensive?

In Homer, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $162,900, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Homer, Nebraska?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Homer, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homer, Nebraska?

About 10.9% of people in Homer, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Homer, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Homer, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 108 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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