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Homer City

Pennsylvania · 1,707 residents · 0.552 sq mi
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Homer City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,205. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,700. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
1,707
−7%since 2000
from 1,844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,092 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 3,341 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+8%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Homer City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,205
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,815 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,882
+28%since 2000
from $16,293 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$487
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,827)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,673)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.6%(10)
Diversity Score3.5%(60)
Diversity Score
4
+136%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% 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
6.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homer City, Pennsylvania?

Homer City, Pennsylvania has about 1,707 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homer City, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Homer City, Pennsylvania earns about $39,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homer City, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Homer City, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $89,700, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Homer City, Pennsylvania?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Homer City, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homer City, Pennsylvania?

About 6.1% of people in Homer City, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Homer City, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Homer City, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 102 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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