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Homer

Nebraska · 549 residents · 0.37 sq mi
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Homer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,071. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
549
−7%since 2000
from 590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,484 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,595 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+11%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3684304925546161990201020202024Homer
2024446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,071
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,125
+33%since 2000
from $17,361 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−35.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+36%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(508)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score4.2%(23)
Diversity Score
4
+381%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.8%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.9%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homer, Nebraska?

Homer, Nebraska has about 549 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homer, Nebraska?

The typical household in Homer, Nebraska earns about $41,071 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 $94,600, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Homer, Nebraska?

About 9.1% 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 4.1% 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 5 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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