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Homer City

Pennsylvania · 1,730 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 $48,125. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,730
−6%since 2000
from 1,844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,134 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 3,341 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+3%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Homer City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,815 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,503
+63%since 2000
from $16,293 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
33.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,640)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(21)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other3.5%(61)
Diversity Score13.2%(228)
Diversity Score
13
+784%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homer City, Pennsylvania?

Homer City, Pennsylvania has about 1,730 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Homer City, Pennsylvania earns about $48,125 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 $97,300, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Homer City, Pennsylvania?

About 26.1% 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 14.9% 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 79 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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