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Homer

Nebraska · 532 residents · 0.37 sq mi
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Homer is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,000. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $100,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
532
−10%since 2000
from 590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,438 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,595 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+5%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3684304925546161990201020202024Homer
2024446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,160
+91%since 2000
from $17,361 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(473)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(19)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other5.4%(29)
Diversity Score22%(117)
Diversity Score
22
+2430%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+75%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homer, Nebraska?

Homer, Nebraska has about 532 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homer, Nebraska?

The typical household in Homer, Nebraska earns about $74,000 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 $100,000, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Homer, Nebraska?

About 11.9% 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 22 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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