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Homer Overview

2,739
TOTAL POPULATION
1,401
MALE POPULATION
1,338
FEMALE POPULATION
104.71
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.50
FEMALES / 100 MALES
26.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$18,752
PER CAPITA INCOME
$32,813
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$20,723
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
65.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.62
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
878
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
47.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Homer Zip Codes

Homer Area Codes

Race in Homer

The most populous races in Homer are Black / African American (1,961 | 71.6%), White / Caucasian (571 | 20.8%), and Two or more Races (188 | 6.9%).
Race in Homer
Race# Population% Population
Asian190.7%
Black / African American1,96171.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian57120.8%
Two or more Races1886.9%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,739100.0%

Ancestry in Homer

The most populous ancestries reported in Homer are American (1,092 | 39.9%), Belizean (126 | 4.6%), African (92 | 3.4%), Subsaharan African (92 | 3.4%), and Irish (57 | 2.1%), together accounting for 53.3% of all Homer residents.
Ancestry in Homer
Ancestry# Population% Population
African923.4%
American1,09239.9%
Belizean1264.6%
British West Indian70.3%
Cajun110.4%
Choctaw150.5%
Dutch120.4%
English562.0%
French40.2%
German120.4%
Irish572.1%
Italian70.3%
Korean150.5%
Malaysian100.4%
Scotch-Irish170.6%
Scottish170.6%
Subsaharan African923.4%
Swedish80.3%
Welsh90.3%
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Immigrants in Homer

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Homer came from Belize (35 | 1.3%), Central America (35 | 1.3%), Latin America (35 | 1.3%), Asia (19 | 0.7%), and South Eastern Asia (19 | 0.7%), together accounting for 5.2% of all Homer residents.
Immigrants in Homer
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia190.7%
Belize351.3%
Central America351.3%
England70.3%
Europe70.3%
Laos100.4%
Latin America351.3%
Northern Europe70.3%
Philippines90.3%
South Eastern Asia190.7%
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Sex and Age in Homer

Sex and Age in Homer

The most populous age groups in Homer are 15 to 19 Years (207 | 14.8%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (196 | 14.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Homer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years173 (12.3%)53 (4.0%)
5 to 9 Years172 (12.3%)196 (14.6%)
10 to 14 Years129 (9.2%)104 (7.8%)
15 to 19 Years207 (14.8%)21 (1.6%)
20 to 24 Years103 (7.3%)81 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years30 (2.1%)147 (11.0%)
30 to 34 Years9 (0.6%)58 (4.3%)
35 to 39 Years136 (9.7%)162 (12.1%)
40 to 44 Years113 (8.1%)92 (6.9%)
45 to 49 Years55 (3.9%)51 (3.8%)
50 to 54 Years49 (3.5%)77 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years43 (3.1%)32 (2.4%)
60 to 64 Years20 (1.4%)67 (5.0%)
65 to 69 Years58 (4.1%)66 (4.9%)
70 to 74 Years32 (2.3%)92 (6.9%)
75 to 79 Years59 (4.2%)37 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years9 (0.6%)1 (0.1%)
85 Years and over4 (0.3%)1 (0.1%)
Total1,401 (100.0%)1,338 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Homer

Median Family Size in Homer

The median family size in Homer is 3.70 persons per family, with single female/mother families (335 | 58.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.49 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (75 | 13.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.11 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Homer
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple166 (28.8%)2.83
Single Male/Father75 (13.0%)2.11
Single Female/Mother335 (58.2%)4.49
Total Families576 (100.0%)3.70

Median Household Size in Homer

The median household size in Homer is 2.82 persons per household, with single female/mother households (335 | 34.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.89 persons per household. non-family households (397 | 40.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Homer
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple166 (17.1%)2.83
Single Male/Father75 (7.7%)2.11
Single Female/Mother335 (34.4%)4.89
Non-family397 (40.8%)1.19
Total Households973 (100.0%)2.82

Household Size by Marriage Status in Homer

Out of a total of 973 households in Homer, 576 (59.2%) are family households, while 397 (40.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 234, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 269.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Homer
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-269 (27.7%)
2-Person Households208 (21.4%)128 (13.2%)
3-Person Households234 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households32 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households84 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households18 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total576 (59.2%)397 (40.8%)

Female Fertility in Homer

Fertility by Age in Homer

Average fertility rate in Homer is 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Homer
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years18 (100.0%)63.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total18 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Homer

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Homer
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Homer

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Homer
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School18 (100.0%)122.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total18 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Homer

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Homer
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)

Income in Homer

Income Overview in Homer

Per Capita Income in Homer is $18,752, while median incomes of families and households are $32,813 and $20,723 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,739$18,752
Median Family Income576$32,813
Mean Family Income576$64,785
Median Household Income973$20,723
Mean Household Income973$48,404
Income Deficit576$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,73934.60%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,73965.40¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,7390.62

Earnings by Sex in Homer

Average Earnings in Homer are $18,932, $27,829 for men and $18,201 for women, a difference of 34.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Homer
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male361 (41.5%)$27,829
Female509 (58.5%)$18,201
Total870 (100.0%)$18,932

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Homer

The most common earnings brackets in Homer are $15,000 to $17,499 for men (59 | 16.3%) and $17,500 to $19,999 for women (91 | 17.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Homer
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)3 (0.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)12 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)20 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99958 (16.1%)49 (9.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4991 (0.3%)49 (9.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99933 (9.1%)47 (9.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49959 (16.3%)49 (9.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9995 (1.4%)91 (17.9%)
$20,000 to $22,49912 (3.3%)12 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9995 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99924 (6.7%)65 (12.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99922 (6.1%)4 (0.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99935 (9.7%)28 (5.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)13 (2.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99922 (6.1%)11 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99915 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99928 (7.8%)22 (4.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99926 (7.2%)1 (0.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+16 (4.4%)33 (6.5%)
Total361 (100.0%)509 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Homer

Average earnings in Homer are $27,632 for men and $18,723 for women, a difference of 32.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $105,375, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $15,127. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $103,000, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $17,071.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Homer
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$15,127$17,071
College or Associate's Degree$54,333$28,958
Bachelor's Degree$36,094$0
Graduate Degree$105,375$103,000
Total$27,632$18,723

Family Income in Homer

Family Income Brackets in Homer

According to the Homer family income data, there are 107 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.6% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 6 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Homer
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00010718.6%
$10,000 to $14,9996711.6%
$15,000 to $24,9999416.3%
$25,000 to $34,999345.9%
$35,000 to $49,9997813.5%
$50,000 to $74,9999216.0%
$75,000 to $99,999417.1%
$100,000 to $149,999427.3%
$150,000 to $199,999152.6%
$200,000+61.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Homer

2-person families (240 | 41.7%) account for the highest median family income in Homer with $51,875 per family, while 2-person families (240 | 41.7%) have the highest median income of $25,938 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Homer
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families240 (41.7%)$51,875
3-Person Families231 (40.1%)$19,004
4-Person Families9 (1.6%)$0
5-Person Families78 (13.5%)$38,966
6-Person Families18 (3.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total576 (100.0%)$32,813

Family Income by Number of Earners in Homer

Family Income by Number of Earners in Homer
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners207 (35.9%)$10,662
1 Earner189 (32.8%)$0
2 Earners168 (29.2%)$60,929
3+ Earners12 (2.1%)$0
Total576 (100.0%)$32,813

Household Income in Homer

Household Income Brackets in Homer

With 227 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Homer, accounting for 23.3% of all households. In contrast, only 6 households (0.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Homer
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00014615.0%
$10,000 to $14,99918619.1%
$15,000 to $24,99922723.3%
$25,000 to $34,999737.5%
$35,000 to $49,999899.1%
$50,000 to $74,99912112.4%
$75,000 to $99,999687.0%
$100,000 to $149,999424.3%
$150,000 to $199,999151.5%
$200,000+60.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Homer

The median household income in Homer is $20,723, with the highest median household income of $42,000 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 222 households (22.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 44 households (4.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Homer
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years44 (4.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years437 (44.9%)$16,576
45 to 64 Years222 (22.8%)$42,000
65+ Years270 (27.8%)$21,611
Total973 (100.0%)$20,723

Poverty in Homer

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Homer

With 46.5% poverty level for males and 46.3% for females among the residents of Homer, 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 72 males (100.0%) and 86 females (93.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Homer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years148 (85.6%)27 (50.9%)
5 Years72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years65 (45.5%)113 (60.8%)
12 to 14 Years86 (100.0%)86 (93.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years12 (4.6%)54 (62.1%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)98 (47.8%)
35 to 44 Years200 (80.3%)104 (40.9%)
45 to 54 Years57 (54.8%)59 (46.1%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)21 (21.2%)
65 to 74 Years12 (13.3%)49 (31.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (20.5%)
Total652 (46.5%)619 (46.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Homer

According to the poverty statistics in Homer, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Homer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (14.4%)26 (49.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years78 (54.5%)73 (39.3%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)6 (6.5%)
15 Years43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years250 (95.4%)33 (37.9%)
25 to 34 Years39 (100.0%)107 (52.2%)
35 to 44 Years49 (19.7%)150 (59.1%)
45 to 54 Years47 (45.2%)69 (53.9%)
55 to 64 Years63 (100.0%)78 (78.8%)
65 to 74 Years78 (86.7%)109 (69.0%)
75 Years and over72 (100.0%)31 (79.5%)
Total749 (53.5%)719 (53.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Homer

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Homer show that 3.0% or 5 of the total 166 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 17.2%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Homer
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children24 (82.8%)5 (17.2%)
3 or 4 Children15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total161 (97.0%)5 (3.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Homer

According to the poverty data in Homer, 78.7% or 59 single-father households and 57.6% or 193 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 59 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Homer
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)16 (17.8%)
1 or 2 Children59 (100.0%)151 (82.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)8 (18.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total59 (78.7%)193 (57.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Homer

The poverty data for Homer shows that 5 of the married-couple family households (3.0%) and 252 of the single-parent households (61.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (17.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Homer
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)16 (15.1%)
1 or 2 Children5 (17.2%)210 (86.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)8 (18.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total5 (3.0%)252 (61.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Homer

Employment by Class of Employer in Homer

Among the 832 employed individuals in Homer, private company employees (446 | 53.6%), state government employees (111 | 13.3%), and local government employees (85 | 10.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Homer
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees44653.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)91.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)819.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations667.9%
Local Government Employees8510.2%
State Government Employees11113.3%
Federal Government Employees344.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total832100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Homer

According to the labor force statistics for Homer, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,869), 47.0% or 878 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 46 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 89.8% or 159 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.9% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Homer
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years83 (45.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years159 (89.8%)19 (11.9%)
30 to 34 Years18 (26.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years335 (66.6%)19 (5.7%)
45 to 54 Years108 (46.6%)8 (7.4%)
55 to 59 Years57 (76.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years55 (63.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years56 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total878 (47.0%)46 (5.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Homer

According to labor force statistics for Homer, 64.2% of individuals (733) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,141) are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 46 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 88.8% or 246 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 17.1% or 42 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Homer
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School26 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma400 (84.6%)5 (1.0%)
College / Associate Degree246 (88.8%)47 (17.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher60 (76.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total733 (64.2%)72 (6.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Homer

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Homer are Community & Social Service (52 | 6.2%), Management (44 | 5.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (44 | 5.3%), Education Instruction & Library (32 | 3.8%), and Health Technologists (32 | 3.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Homer

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Homer, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (66.7%), and Education, Arts & Media (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (86.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (84.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Homer
OccupationMaleFemale
Management13 (29.5%)31 (70.5%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science14 (66.7%)7 (33.3%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 15 (28.8%)37 (71.2%)
Education, Arts & Media10 (50.0%)10 (50.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library5 (15.6%)27 (84.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating6 (13.6%)38 (86.4%)
Health Technologists6 (18.8%)26 (81.2%)
Total (Category)48 (29.8%)113 (70.2%)
Total (Overall)342 (41.1%)490 (58.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Homer are Food Preparation & Serving (123 | 14.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (108 | 13.0%), Security & Protection (90 | 10.8%), Law Enforcement (74 | 8.9%), and Healthcare Support (49 | 5.9%).
Services Occupations in Homer

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Homer, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (63.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (47.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Homer
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Security & Protection55 (61.1%)35 (38.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement39 (52.7%)35 (47.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)123 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance69 (63.9%)39 (36.1%)
Personal Care & Service30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)154 (38.5%)246 (61.5%)
Total (Overall)342 (41.1%)490 (58.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Homer are Office & Administration (63 | 7.6%), and Sales & Related (44 | 5.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Homer

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Homer
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
Office & Administration6 (9.5%)57 (90.5%)
Total (Category)6 (5.6%)101 (94.4%)
Total (Overall)342 (41.1%)490 (58.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Homer are Construction & Extraction (39 | 4.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (26 | 3.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Homer

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Homer
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction18 (46.2%)21 (53.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)44 (67.7%)21 (32.3%)
Total (Overall)342 (41.1%)490 (58.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Homer are Transportation (74 | 8.9%), and Production (25 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Homer

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Homer
OccupationMaleFemale
Production16 (64.0%)9 (36.0%)
Transportation74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)90 (90.9%)9 (9.1%)
Total (Overall)342 (41.1%)490 (58.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Homer

Employment Industries in Homer

The major employment industries in Homer include Health Care & Social Assistance (164 | 19.7%), Retail Trade (126 | 15.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (114 | 13.7%), Public Administration (108 | 13.0%), and Administrative & Support (58 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Homer

Employment Industries by Sex in Homer

The Homer industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (93.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Homer
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction14 (77.8%)4 (22.2%)
Construction24 (46.2%)28 (53.8%)
Manufacturing22 (71.0%)9 (29.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade59 (46.8%)67 (53.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing15 (42.9%)20 (57.1%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Information16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific6 (46.2%)7 (53.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services26 (49.1%)27 (50.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance11 (6.7%)153 (93.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)114 (100.0%)
Public Administration55 (50.9%)53 (49.1%)
Total342 (41.1%)490 (58.9%)

Education in Homer

School Enrollment in Homer

The most common levels of schooling among the 849 students in Homer are elementary school (317 | 37.3%), middle school (154 | 18.1%), and college / undergraduate (144 | 17.0%).
School Enrollment in Homer
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool779.1%
Kindergarten354.1%
Elementary School31737.3%
Middle School15418.1%
High School12214.4%
College / Undergraduate14417.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total849100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Homer

Out of a total of 849 students who are enrolled in schools in Homer, 21 (2.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 828 (97.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 15 (23.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 55 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Homer
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old342 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds227 (97.4%)6 (2.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds48 (76.2%)15 (23.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total828 (97.5%)21 (2.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Homer

Business (42 | 26.6%), science & technology (33 | 20.9%), education (33 | 20.9%), arts & humanities (10 | 6.3%), and bio, nature & agricultural (9 | 5.7%) are the most common fields of study among 158 individuals in Homer who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Homer
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics85.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural95.7%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences53.2%
Engineering53.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology3320.9%
Business4226.6%
Education3320.9%
Literature & Languages53.2%
Liberal Arts & History85.1%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities106.3%
Total158100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Homer

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Homer

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Homer are males with 1 vehicle (190, accounting for 55.6%) and females with 1 vehicle (158, making up 38.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Homer
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle4 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle190 (55.6%)158 (32.2%)
2 Vehicles111 (32.5%)263 (53.7%)
3 Vehicles28 (8.2%)55 (11.2%)
4 Vehicles7 (2.1%)13 (2.6%)
5 or more Vehicles2 (0.6%)1 (0.2%)
Total342 (100.0%)490 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Homer

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Homer are 5 to 9 minutes (223 commuters, 28.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (165 commuters, 20.9%), and 25 to 29 minutes (111 commuters, 14.1%).
Commute Time in Homer
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes212.7%
5 to 9 Minutes22328.3%
10 to 14 Minutes8110.3%
15 to 19 Minutes60.8%
20 to 24 Minutes16520.9%
25 to 29 Minutes11114.1%
30 to 34 Minutes8711.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes10.1%
45 to 59 Minutes101.3%
60 to 89 Minutes253.2%
90 or more Minutes587.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Homer

The most common commute times in Homer are 20 to 24 minutes (97 commuters, 28.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (195 commuters, 43.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Homer
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes10 (3.0%)11 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes28 (8.3%)195 (43.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes81 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes2 (0.6%)4 (0.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes97 (28.8%)68 (15.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)111 (24.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes79 (23.4%)8 (1.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes1 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes10 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)25 (5.5%)
90 or more Minutes29 (8.6%)29 (6.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Homer

The most frequent times of departure to work in Homer are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (110, 32.6%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (142, 31.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Homer
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM14 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)42 (9.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM54 (16.0%)142 (31.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM110 (32.6%)73 (16.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7 (2.1%)36 (8.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM18 (5.3%)42 (9.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (1.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM82 (24.3%)53 (11.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (0.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)39 (8.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM48 (14.2%)14 (3.1%)
Total337 (100.0%)451 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Homer

Occupancy by Ownership in Homer

Of the total 973 dwellings in Homer, owner-occupied units account for 415 (42.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 558 (57.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Homer
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units41542.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units55857.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units973100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Homer

Occupancy by Household Size in Homer
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household26927.7%
2-Person Household33634.5%
3-Person Household23424.0%
4+ Person Household13413.8%
Total Housing Units973100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Homer

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Homer
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household156 (58.0%)113 (42.0%)
2-Person Household204 (60.7%)132 (39.3%)
3-Person Household28 (12.0%)206 (88.0%)
4+ Person Household27 (20.2%)107 (79.8%)
Total Housing Units415 (42.6%)558 (57.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Homer

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Homer
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School37 (14.1%)225 (85.9%)
High School Diploma166 (42.8%)222 (57.2%)
College/Associate Degree149 (62.9%)88 (37.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher63 (73.3%)23 (26.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Homer

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Homer
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years16517.0%
35 to 44 Years31632.5%
45 to 54 Years11511.8%
55 to 64 Years10711.0%
65 to 74 Years18318.8%
75 to 84 Years838.5%
85 Years and Over40.4%
Total973100.0%

Housing Finances in Homer

Median Income by Occupancy in Homer

Median Income by Occupancy in Homer
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied415 (42.6%)$47,708
Renter-Occupied558 (57.4%)$13,125
Average973 (100.0%)$20,723

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Homer

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Homer
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0006 (1.5%)11 (2.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (1.7%)122 (21.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99916 (3.9%)170 (30.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99954 (13.0%)82 (14.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99966 (15.9%)25 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99943 (10.4%)30 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99921 (5.1%)68 (12.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99997 (23.4%)24 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99953 (12.8%)15 (2.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99931 (7.5%)11 (2.0%)
$150,000 or more21 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total415 (100.0%)558 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Homer

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Homer
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300135 (32.5%)32 (5.7%)
$300 to $499145 (34.9%)37 (6.6%)
$500 to $79955 (13.3%)216 (38.7%)
$800 to $99970 (16.9%)21 (3.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49910 (2.4%)108 (19.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total415 (100.0%)558 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Homer

Housing Structures in Homer

Housing Structures in Homer
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached68370.2%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments242.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments13714.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments606.2%
Mobile Home / Other697.1%
Total973100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Homer

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Homer
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached415 (60.8%)268 (39.2%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)137 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)69 (100.0%)
Total415 (42.6%)558 (57.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Homer

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Homer
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)32 (5.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms12 (2.9%)115 (20.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms217 (52.3%)337 (60.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms149 (35.9%)74 (13.3%)
8 or more Rooms37 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total415 (100.0%)558 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Homer

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Homer
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas221 (53.2%)390 (69.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas16 (3.9%)9 (1.6%)
Electricity178 (42.9%)159 (28.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total415 (100.0%)558 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Homer

Household Vehicle Usage in Homer
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle65 (15.7%)192 (34.4%)
1 Vehicle138 (33.3%)294 (52.7%)
2 Vehicles145 (34.9%)61 (10.9%)
3 or more Vehicles67 (16.1%)11 (2.0%)
Total415 (100.0%)558 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Homer

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Homer

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units290125
Median Property Value$48,400$65,000
Median Household Income$29,750$15
Monthly Housing Costs$314$0
Real Estate Taxes$220$41

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Homer

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Homer
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000156 (53.8%)37 (29.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99935 (12.1%)78 (62.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99988 (30.3%)10 (8.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99911 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total290 (100.0%)125 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Homer

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Homer
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00013 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999103 (35.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99943 (14.8%)33 (26.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99921 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99973 (25.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (3.1%)24 (19.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99922 (7.6%)44 (35.2%)
$150,000 or more6 (2.1%)9 (7.2%)
Total290 (100.0%)125 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Homer

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Homer
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x170 (58.6%)79,792 (63,833.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x88 (30.3%)92 (73.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x11 (3.8%)33 (26.4%)
4.0x or more15 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total290 (100.0%)125 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Homer

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Homer
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800203 (70.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49919 (6.6%)84 (67.2%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total290 (100.0%)125 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Homer

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Homer

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Homer
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years320 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years637 (98.9%)7 (1.1%)
19 to 25 Years282 (91.3%)27 (8.7%)
26 to 34 Years210 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years444 (88.3%)59 (11.7%)
45 to 54 Years174 (75.0%)58 (25.0%)
55 to 64 Years155 (95.7%)7 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years248 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,581 (94.2%)158 (5.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Homer

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Homer
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born320 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen637 (98.9%)7 (1.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen282 (91.3%)27 (8.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Homer

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Homer
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,227 (91.4%)115 (8.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999628 (94.4%)37 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999316 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999200 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over210 (97.2%)6 (2.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Homer

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Homer
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6256 (80.0%)64 (20.0%)
6 to 18 Years343 (53.3%)299 (46.4%)
19 to 25 Years152 (49.2%)216 (69.9%)
25 to 34 Years194 (92.4%)16 (7.6%)
35 to 44 Years303 (60.2%)141 (28.0%)
45 to 54 Years85 (36.6%)100 (43.1%)
55 to 64 Years50 (30.9%)118 (72.8%)
65 to 74 Years248 (100.0%)89 (35.9%)
75 Years and over111 (100.0%)95 (85.6%)
Total1,742 (63.6%)1,138 (41.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Homer

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Homer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years23 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)95 (32.5%)
35 to 64 Years29 (7.0%)93 (19.3%)
65 to 74 Years22 (24.4%)19 (12.0%)
75 Years and over7 (9.7%)26 (66.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Homer

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Homer: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years11 (12.2%)3 (1.9%)
75 Years and over7 (9.7%)17 (43.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Homer: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Homer: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years23 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)95 (32.5%)
35 to 64 Years23 (5.5%)50 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years6 (6.7%)16 (10.1%)
75 Years and over3 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Homer: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years23 (5.5%)38 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years11 (12.2%)16 (10.1%)
75 Years and over3 (4.2%)25 (64.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Homer: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (10.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (2.6%)

Technology Access in Homer

Computing Device Access in Homer

Computing Device Access in Homer
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop31332.2%
Smartphone71573.5%
Tablet37238.2%
No Computing Device23624.2%
Total973100.0%

Internet Access in Homer

Internet Access in Homer
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home32433.3%
Cellular Data Only606.2%
Satellite Internet676.9%
No Internet56157.7%
Total973100.0%

Homer Summary

Homer, Louisiana is a small town located in Claiborne Parish in the northwestern corner of the state. It is situated on the banks of the Ouachita River, and is the parish seat of Claiborne Parish. The town has a population of approximately 3,000 people, and is known for its rich history and culture.

History

Homer was founded in 1848 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Athens. The town was named after the Greek poet Homer, and was originally intended to be a trading post for the local farmers and ranchers. The town quickly grew, and by the late 19th century, it had become a thriving commercial center. The town was also home to a number of businesses, including a cotton gin, a sawmill, and a gristmill.
In the early 20th century, Homer was a major stop on the Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad. The railroad brought in a number of new businesses, including a hotel, a bank, and a movie theater. The town also became a popular destination for tourists, who came to enjoy the town’s natural beauty and its many attractions.

Geography

Homer is located in the northwestern corner of Louisiana, in Claiborne Parish. The town is situated on the banks of the Ouachita River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The town is located approximately 30 miles from the state capital of Baton Rouge, and is approximately 90 miles from the city of Shreveport.
The climate in Homer is generally mild, with temperatures ranging from the mid-50s in the winter to the mid-80s in the summer. The town receives an average of 48 inches of rain per year, and is known for its mild winters and hot summers.

Economy

Homer’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to a number of farms, which produce a variety of crops, including cotton, corn, soybeans, and wheat. The town is also home to a number of tourist attractions, including the Homer Historic District, the Homer Museum, and the Homer Country Club.
The town is also home to a number of businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The town is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and electronics.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Homer had a population of 3,000 people. The town is predominantly white, with approximately 75% of the population identifying as white. The town is also home to a small African American population, with approximately 15% of the population identifying as African American. The town is also home to a small Hispanic population, with approximately 5% of the population identifying as Hispanic.
Homer is a small town with a rich history and culture. The town is home to a number of businesses, farms, and tourist attractions, and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The town is also home to a diverse population, with a variety of ethnic backgrounds and cultures.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Homer?
Total Population of Homer is 2,739.
What is the Total Male Population of Homer?
Total Male Population of Homer is 1,401.
What is the Total Female Population of Homer?
Total Female Population of Homer is 1,338.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Homer?
There are 104.71 Males per 100 Females in Homer.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Homer?
There are 95.50 Females per 100 Males in Homer.
What is the Median Population Age in Homer?
Median Population Age in Homer is 26.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Homer
Average Family Size in Homer is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Homer
Average Household Size in Homer is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Homer?
Per Capita income in Homer is $18,752.
What is the Median Family Income in Homer?
Median Family Income in Homer is $32,813.
What is the Median Household income in Homer?
Median Household Income in Homer is $20,723.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Homer?
Income or Wage Gap in Homer is 34.6%.
Women in Homer earn 65.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Homer?
Inequality or Gini Index in Homer is 0.62.
How Large is the Labor Force in Homer?
There are 878 People in the Labor Forcein in Homer.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Homer?
47.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Homer.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Homer?
Unemployment Rate in Homer is 5.2%.