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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Homer

Nebraska · 590 residents · 0.37 sq mi
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Homer has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $75,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

590
+6%since 1990
from 554 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,595 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,497 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
+15%since 1990
from 28.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3684304925546161990201020202024Homer
2024446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,083 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,361
+80%since 1990
from $9,622 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.2%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$470
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $327 in 1990
US average: $602
76.3%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
23.7% rent
1.7
+12%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(554)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(570)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
1
−72%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.1%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 80.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−39%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homer, Nebraska?

Homer, Nebraska has about 590 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Homer, Nebraska?

The typical household in Homer, Nebraska earns about $44,500 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 $75,500, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Homer, Nebraska?

About 11.7% 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 8.2% of people in Homer, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Homer, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Homer, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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