Homer, IL Map & Demographics
Homer Map
Homer Overview
$55,192
PER CAPITA INCOME
$83,977
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,711
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
57.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
42.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.59
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,060
TOTAL POPULATION
535
MALE POPULATION
525
FEMALE POPULATION
101.90
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.13
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
605
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Homer Zip Codes
Homer Area Codes
Income in Homer
Income Overview in Homer
Per Capita Income in Homer is $55,192, while median incomes of families and households are $83,977 and $66,711 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 1,060 | $55,192 |
| Median Family Income | 279 | $83,977 |
| Mean Family Income | 279 | $91,275 |
| Median Household Income | 458 | $66,711 |
| Mean Household Income | 458 | $123,973 |
| Income Deficit | 279 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 1,060 | 57.43% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 1,060 | 42.57¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 1,060 | 0.59 |
Earnings by Sex in Homer
Average Earnings in Homer are $38,712, $56,964 for men and $24,250 for women, a difference of 57.4%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 275 (43.1%) | $56,964 |
| Female | 363 (56.9%) | $24,250 |
| Total | 638 (100.0%) | $38,712 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Homer
The most common earnings brackets in Homer are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (52 | 18.9%) and $20,000 to $22,499 for women (65 | 17.9%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 6 (2.2%) | 5 (1.4%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 9 (3.3%) | 7 (1.9%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (9.6%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 8 (2.9%) | 2 (0.5%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 11 (4.0%) | 6 (1.7%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 27 (7.4%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (2.8%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 2 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 3 (1.1%) | 65 (17.9%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 3 (1.1%) | 35 (9.6%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 20 (7.3%) | 6 (1.7%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 14 (5.1%) | 17 (4.7%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 4 (1.5%) | 41 (11.3%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 27 (9.8%) | 30 (8.3%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 5 (1.8%) | 7 (1.9%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 20 (7.3%) | 5 (1.4%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 24 (8.7%) | 10 (2.8%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 52 (18.9%) | 18 (5.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 27 (9.8%) | 30 (8.3%) |
| $100,000+ | 40 (14.5%) | 7 (1.9%) |
| Total | 275 (100.0%) | 363 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Homer
Average earnings in Homer are $59,250 for men and $37,750 for women, a difference of 36.3%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,000, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,438. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,250, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $38,000.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $33,438 | $0 |
| High School Diploma | $56,750 | $0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $65,000 | $38,000 |
| Bachelor's Degree | - | - |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $59,250 | $37,750 |
Family Income in Homer
Family Income Brackets in Homer
According to the Homer family income data, there are 64 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 30 | 10.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2 | 0.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5 | 1.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 17 | 6.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 24 | 8.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 43 | 15.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 64 | 22.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 63 | 22.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8 | 2.9% |
| $200,000+ | 23 | 8.2% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Homer
5-person families (29 | 10.4%) account for the highest median family income in Homer with $101,198 per family, while 2-person families (171 | 61.3%) have the highest median income of $40,208 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 171 (61.3%) | $80,417 |
| 3-Person Families | 43 (15.4%) | $70,417 |
| 4-Person Families | 26 (9.3%) | $0 |
| 5-Person Families | 29 (10.4%) | $101,198 |
| 6-Person Families | 8 (2.9%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 2 (0.7%) | $0 |
| Total | 279 (100.0%) | $83,977 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Homer
The median family income in Homer is $83,977, with families comprising 3+ earners (23) having the highest median family income of $134,583, while families with no earners (32) have the lowest median family income of $32,083, accounting for 8.2% and 11.5% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 32 (11.5%) | $32,083 |
| 1 Earner | 82 (29.4%) | $42,000 |
| 2 Earners | 142 (50.9%) | $92,188 |
| 3+ Earners | 23 (8.2%) | $134,583 |
| Total | 279 (100.0%) | $83,977 |
Household Income in Homer
Household Income Brackets in Homer
With 92 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Homer, accounting for 20.1% of all households. In contrast, only 9 households (2.0%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 36 | 7.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 12 | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 26 | 5.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 27 | 5.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 55 | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 92 | 20.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 82 | 17.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 69 | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9 | 2.0% |
| $200,000+ | 50 | 10.9% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Homer
The median household income in Homer is $66,711, with the highest median household income of $90,313 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 48 households (10.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $49,688, with 90 households (19.7%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 48 (10.5%) | $90,313 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 177 (38.7%) | $81,528 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 143 (31.2%) | $63,250 |
| 65+ Years | 90 (19.7%) | $49,688 |
| Total | 458 (100.0%) | $66,711 |
Poverty in Homer
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Homer
With 10.1% poverty level for males and 10.3% for females among the residents of Homer, 15 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 22 males (36.7%) and 9 females (50.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (3.3%) |
| 5 Years | 2 (33.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 8 (25.0%) | 9 (50.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 22 (36.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (3.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 8 (11.8%) | 4 (5.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 8 (12.7%) | 24 (24.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (14.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 6 (9.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (13.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (8.0%) |
| Total | 54 (10.1%) | 54 (10.3%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Homer
According to the poverty statistics in Homer, males aged under 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 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.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 7 (100.0%) | 29 (96.7%) |
| 5 Years | 4 (66.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 24 (75.0%) | 9 (50.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 37 (100.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 38 (63.3%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 17 (100.0%) | 22 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 65 (100.0%) | 97 (97.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 60 (88.2%) | 65 (94.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 55 (87.3%) | 76 (76.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 55 (100.0%) | 37 (86.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 56 (90.3%) | 69 (100.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 35 (100.0%) | 32 (86.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 28 (100.0%) | 23 (92.0%) |
| Total | 481 (89.9%) | 471 (89.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Homer
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Homer show that 1.2% or 2 of the total 169 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 4.5%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 118 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 42 (95.5%) | 2 (4.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 167 (98.8%) | 2 (1.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Homer
According to the poverty data in Homer, 47.1% or 8 single-father households and 25.8% or 24 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 8 households (50.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 households (64.9%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 8 (50.0%) | 24 (64.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 8 (47.1%) | 24 (25.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Homer
The poverty data for Homer shows that 2 of the married-couple family households (1.2%) and 32 of the single-parent households (29.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (4.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 household (60.4%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 2 (4.5%) | 32 (60.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2 (1.2%) | 32 (29.1%) |
Race in Homer
The most populous races in Homer are White / Caucasian (1,016 | 95.9%), Two or more Races (32 | 3.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (25 | 2.4%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Black / African American | 8 | 0.7% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 2.4% |
| Native / Alaskan | 4 | 0.4% |
| White / Caucasian | 1,016 | 95.9% |
| Two or more Races | 32 | 3.0% |
| Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 1,060 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Homer
The most populous ancestries reported in Homer are German (223 | 21.0%), American (135 | 12.7%), English (107 | 10.1%), Irish (77 | 7.3%), and French (31 | 2.9%), together accounting for 54.0% of all Homer residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 135 | 12.7% |
| Arab | 3 | 0.3% |
| British | 12 | 1.1% |
| Cherokee | 4 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 2 | 0.2% |
| Egyptian | 3 | 0.3% |
| English | 107 | 10.1% |
| European | 16 | 1.5% |
| French | 31 | 2.9% |
| German | 223 | 21.0% |
| Hungarian | 7 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 77 | 7.3% |
| Mexican | 25 | 2.4% |
| Norwegian | 3 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 7 | 0.7% |
| Russian | 6 | 0.6% |
| Scotch-Irish | 7 | 0.7% |
| Scottish | 12 | 1.1% |
| Swedish | 3 | 0.3% |
| Swiss | 2 | 0.2% |
| Ukrainian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Welsh | 3 | 0.3% | View All 22 Rows |
Immigrants in Homer
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population | View All 0 Rows |
Sex and Age in Homer
Sex and Age in Homer
The most populous age groups in Homer are 15 to 19 Years (80 | 14.9%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (92 | 17.5%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 7 (1.3%) | 30 (5.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 34 (6.4%) | 6 (1.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 41 (7.7%) | 22 (4.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 80 (14.9%) | 32 (6.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 62 (11.6%) | 92 (17.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 43 (8.0%) | 53 (10.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 25 (4.7%) | 16 (3.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 26 (4.9%) | 46 (8.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 37 (6.9%) | 54 (10.3%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 6 (1.1%) | 16 (3.0%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 49 (9.2%) | 27 (5.1%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 23 (4.3%) | 26 (5.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 39 (7.3%) | 43 (8.2%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 21 (3.9%) | 22 (4.2%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 14 (2.6%) | 15 (2.9%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 16 (3.0%) | 4 (0.8%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 6 (1.1%) | 11 (2.1%) |
| 85 Years and over | 6 (1.1%) | 10 (1.9%) |
| Total | 535 (100.0%) | 525 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Homer
Median Family Size in Homer
The median family size in Homer is 3.03 persons per family, with single female/mother families (93 | 33.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.69 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (169 | 60.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.69 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 169 (60.6%) | 2.69 |
| Single Male/Father | 17 (6.1%) | 2.71 |
| Single Female/Mother | 93 (33.3%) | 3.69 |
| Total Families | 279 (100.0%) | 3.03 |
Median Household Size in Homer
The median household size in Homer is 2.31 persons per household, with single female/mother households (93 | 20.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.77 persons per household. non-family households (179 | 39.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 169 (36.9%) | 2.72 |
| Single Male/Father | 17 (3.7%) | 2.71 |
| Single Female/Mother | 93 (20.3%) | 3.77 |
| Non-family | 179 (39.1%) | 1.14 |
| Total Households | 458 (100.0%) | 2.31 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Homer
Out of a total of 458 households in Homer, 279 (60.9%) are family households, while 179 (39.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 162, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 163.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 163 (35.6%) |
| 2-Person Households | 162 (35.4%) | 16 (3.5%) |
| 3-Person Households | 52 (11.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 26 (5.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 29 (6.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 8 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 2 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 279 (60.9%) | 179 (39.1%) |
Female Fertility in Homer
Fertility by Age in Homer
Average fertility rate in Homer is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 68.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 61.1% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 11 (61.1%) | 68.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 7 (38.9%) | 56.0 |
| Total | 18 (100.0%) | 56.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Homer
61.1% of women with births (18) in Homer are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| Total | 11 (61.1%) | 7 (38.9%) |
Fertility by Education in Homer
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 3 (16.7%) | 22.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 5 (27.8%) | 41.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7 (38.9%) | 219.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 3 (16.7%) | 500.0 |
| Total | 18 (100.0%) | 56.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Homer
38.9% of women with births in Homer are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 11 (61.1%) | 7 (38.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in Homer
Employment by Class of Employer in Homer
Among the 576 employed individuals in Homer, private company employees (406 | 70.5%), not-for-profit organizations (42 | 7.3%), and local government employees (36 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 406 | 70.5% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 9 | 1.6% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 31 | 5.4% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 42 | 7.3% |
| Local Government Employees | 36 | 6.2% |
| State Government Employees | 32 | 5.6% |
| Federal Government Employees | 20 | 3.5% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 576 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Homer
According to the labor force statistics for Homer, out of the total population over 16 years of age (858), 70.5% or 605 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 13 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 98.1% or 151 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.3% or 2 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 15 (30.0%) | 2 (13.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 151 (98.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 75 (78.1%) | 5 (6.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 38 (92.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 146 (89.6%) | 3 (2.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 85 (86.7%) | 3 (3.5%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 31 (63.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 42 (51.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 22 (30.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 605 (70.5%) | 13 (2.1%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Homer
According to labor force statistics for Homer, 78.8% of individuals (417) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (529) are in the labor force, with 2.6% or 11 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 84.3% or 182 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.8% or 8 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 6 (31.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 168 (81.2%) | 10 (4.8%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 182 (84.3%) | 3 (1.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 61 (70.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 417 (78.8%) | 14 (2.6%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Homer
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Homer are Health Diagnosing & Treating (51 | 8.6%), Health Technologists (43 | 7.3%), Community & Social Service (32 | 5.4%), Education Instruction & Library (26 | 4.4%), and Management (18 | 3.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Homer, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Business & Financial (71.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (92.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 9 (50.0%) | 9 (50.0%) |
| Business & Financial | 10 (71.4%) | 4 (28.6%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 2 (28.6%) | 5 (71.4%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 10 (31.2%) | 22 (68.8%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 7 (26.9%) | 19 (73.1%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 4 (7.8%) | 47 (92.2%) |
| Health Technologists | 4 (9.3%) | 39 (90.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 35 (28.7%) | 87 (71.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 251 (42.4%) | 341 (57.6%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Homer are Healthcare Support (37 | 6.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (35 | 5.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (35 | 5.9%), Personal Care & Service (14 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (5 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Homer, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (91.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Healthcare Support (94.6%), and Personal Care & Service (78.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 2 (5.4%) | 35 (94.6%) |
| Security & Protection | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (100.0%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 32 (91.4%) | 3 (8.6%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 3 (21.4%) | 11 (78.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 42 (33.3%) | 84 (66.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 251 (42.4%) | 341 (57.6%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Homer are Sales & Related (132 | 22.3%), and Office & Administration (49 | 8.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 12 (9.1%) | 120 (90.9%) |
| Office & Administration | 10 (20.4%) | 39 (79.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 22 (12.1%) | 159 (87.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 251 (42.4%) | 341 (57.6%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Homer are Construction & Extraction (55 | 9.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (23 | 3.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 55 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 78 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 251 (42.4%) | 341 (57.6%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Homer are Production (49 | 8.3%), Material Moving (24 | 4.1%), and Transportation (12 | 2.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 46 (93.9%) | 3 (6.1%) |
| Transportation | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Material Moving | 16 (66.7%) | 8 (33.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 74 (87.1%) | 11 (12.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 251 (42.4%) | 341 (57.6%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Homer
Employment Industries in Homer
The major employment industries in Homer include Health Care & Social Assistance (113 | 19.1%), Retail Trade (107 | 18.1%), Manufacturing (61 | 10.3%), Construction (46 | 7.8%), and Transportation & Warehousing (44 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Homer
The Homer industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 46 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 53 (86.9%) | 8 (13.1%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 13 (12.1%) | 94 (87.8%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 35 (79.5%) | 9 (20.4%) |
| Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
| Information | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 29 (67.4%) | 14 (32.6%) |
| Educational Services | 24 (55.8%) | 19 (44.2%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 9 (8.0%) | 104 (92.0%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 4 (10.3%) | 35 (89.7%) |
| Public Administration | 2 (22.2%) | 7 (77.8%) |
| Total | 251 (42.4%) | 341 (57.6%) |
Education in Homer
School Enrollment in Homer
The most common levels of schooling among the 218 students in Homer are high school (69 | 31.7%), middle school (50 | 22.9%), and elementary school (38 | 17.4%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 5 | 2.3% |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 3.7% |
| Elementary School | 38 | 17.4% |
| Middle School | 50 | 22.9% |
| High School | 69 | 31.7% |
| College / Undergraduate | 32 | 14.7% |
| Graduate / Professional | 16 | 7.3% |
| Total | 218 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Homer
Out of a total of 218 students who are enrolled in schools in Homer, 41 (18.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 177 (81.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (100.0% 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 3 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 37 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 63 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 35 (54.7%) | 29 (45.3%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 7 (77.8%) | 2 (22.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 15 (78.9%) | 4 (21.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 17 (80.9%) | 4 (19.1%) |
| 35 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Total | 177 (81.2%) | 41 (18.8%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Homer
Science & technology (24 | 21.8%), education (16 | 14.5%), business (15 | 13.6%), social sciences (10 | 9.1%), and liberal arts & history (10 | 9.1%) are the most common fields of study among 110 individuals in Homer who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 7 | 6.4% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 1 | 0.9% |
| Psychology | 0 | 0.0% |
| Social Sciences | 10 | 9.1% |
| Engineering | 3 | 2.7% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 24 | 21.8% |
| Business | 15 | 13.6% |
| Education | 16 | 14.5% |
| Literature & Languages | 4 | 3.6% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 10 | 9.1% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 4 | 3.6% |
| Communications | 10 | 9.1% |
| Arts & Humanities | 6 | 5.4% |
| Total | 110 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Homer
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Homer
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Homer are males with 2 vehicles (110, accounting for 45.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (168, making up 33.0%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 58 (23.9%) | 65 (19.5%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 110 (45.3%) | 168 (50.4%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 48 (19.8%) | 59 (17.7%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 19 (7.8%) | 14 (4.2%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 8 (3.3%) | 27 (8.1%) |
| Total | 243 (100.0%) | 333 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Homer
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Homer are 30 to 34 minutes (256 commuters, 47.2%), 20 to 24 minutes (66 commuters, 12.2%), and 25 to 29 minutes (54 commuters, 10.0%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 29 | 5.3% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 23 | 4.2% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 20 | 3.7% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 13 | 2.4% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 66 | 12.2% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 54 | 10.0% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 256 | 47.2% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 30 | 5.5% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 22 | 4.1% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 23 | 4.2% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 3 | 0.5% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 3 | 0.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Homer
The most common commute times in Homer are 30 to 34 minutes (69 commuters, 29.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (187 commuters, 61.5%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 13 (5.5%) | 16 (5.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 15 (6.3%) | 8 (2.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 18 (7.6%) | 2 (0.7%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (4.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 21 (8.8%) | 45 (14.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 32 (13.5%) | 22 (7.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 69 (29.0%) | 187 (61.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 30 (12.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 19 (8.0%) | 3 (1.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 15 (6.3%) | 8 (2.6%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 3 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 3 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Homer
The most frequent times of departure to work in Homer are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (36, 15.1%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (70, 23.0%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 26 (10.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 3 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 11 (4.6%) | 9 (3.0%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 26 (10.9%) | 43 (14.1%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 36 (15.1%) | 17 (5.6%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 30 (12.6%) | 28 (9.2%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 22 (9.2%) | 24 (7.9%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 35 (14.7%) | 42 (13.8%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 3 (1.3%) | 4 (1.3%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 7 (2.9%) | 15 (4.9%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 3 (1.3%) | 11 (3.6%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 20 (8.4%) | 70 (23.0%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 16 (6.7%) | 41 (13.5%) |
| Total | 238 (100.0%) | 304 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Homer
Occupancy by Ownership in Homer
Of the total 458 dwellings in Homer, owner-occupied units account for 374 (81.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 84 (18.3%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 374 | 81.7% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 84 | 18.3% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 458 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Homer
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 163 | 35.6% |
| 2-Person Household | 178 | 38.9% |
| 3-Person Household | 52 | 11.4% |
| 4+ Person Household | 65 | 14.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 458 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Homer
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 139 (85.3%) | 24 (14.7%) |
| 2-Person Household | 125 (70.2%) | 53 (29.8%) |
| 3-Person Household | 47 (90.4%) | 5 (9.6%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 63 (96.9%) | 2 (3.1%) |
| Total Housing Units | 374 (81.7%) | 84 (18.3%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Homer
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 14 (63.6%) | 8 (36.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 131 (68.6%) | 60 (31.4%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 164 (91.6%) | 15 (8.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 65 (98.5%) | 1 (1.5%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Homer
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 102 | 22.3% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 123 | 26.9% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 54 | 11.8% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 89 | 19.4% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 46 | 10.0% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 28 | 6.1% |
| 85 Years and Over | 16 | 3.5% |
| Total | 458 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Homer
Median Income by Occupancy in Homer
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 374 (81.7%) | $72,500 |
| Renter-Occupied | 84 (18.3%) | $0 |
| Average | 458 (100.0%) | $66,711 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Homer
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 12 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 2 (0.5%) | 22 (26.2%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6 (1.6%) | 6 (7.1%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 7 (1.9%) | 3 (3.6%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 11 (2.9%) | 5 (5.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 19 (5.1%) | 8 (9.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 48 (12.8%) | 7 (8.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 86 (23.0%) | 6 (7.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 56 (15.0%) | 26 (30.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 69 (18.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 58 (15.5%) | 1 (1.2%) |
| Total | 374 (100.0%) | 84 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Homer
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 26 (7.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 43 (11.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $500 to $799 | 66 (17.6%) | 19 (22.6%) |
| $800 to $999 | 52 (13.9%) | 33 (39.3%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 113 (30.2%) | 32 (38.1%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 58 (15.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 16 (4.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 374 (100.0%) | 84 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Homer
Housing Structures in Homer
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 397 | 86.7% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 3 | 0.7% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 27 | 5.9% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 6 | 1.3% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 25 | 5.5% |
| Total | 458 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Homer
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 349 (87.9%) | 48 (12.1%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 27 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 374 (81.7%) | 84 (18.3%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Homer
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 5 (1.3%) | 6 (7.1%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 106 (28.3%) | 44 (52.4%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 173 (46.3%) | 32 (38.1%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 90 (24.1%) | 2 (2.4%) |
| Total | 374 (100.0%) | 84 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Homer
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 332 (88.8%) | 68 (80.9%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 2 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 40 (10.7%) | 16 (19.1%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 374 (100.0%) | 84 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Homer
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (3.6%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 151 (40.4%) | 39 (46.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 133 (35.6%) | 36 (42.9%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 90 (24.1%) | 6 (7.1%) |
| Total | 374 (100.0%) | 84 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Homer
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Homer
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 126 | 248 |
| Median Property Value | $94,100 | $148,700 |
| Median Household Income | $57,813 | $34 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $479 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,955 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Homer
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 35 (27.8%) | 6 (2.4%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 41 (32.5%) | 72 (29.0%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 45 (35.7%) | 166 (66.9%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 2 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (1.6%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 3 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 126 (100.0%) | 248 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Homer
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 4 (3.2%) | 1 (0.4%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 8 (6.4%) | 10 (4.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8 (6.4%) | 16 (6.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 28 (22.2%) | 11 (4.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 37 (29.4%) | 20 (8.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3 (2.4%) | 49 (19.8%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14 (11.1%) | 53 (21.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 24 (19.1%) | 55 (22.2%) |
| Total | 126 (100.0%) | 248 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Homer
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 72 (57.1%) | 82,500 (33,266.1%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 20 (15.9%) | 154 (62.1%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 19 (15.1%) | 45 (18.1%) |
| 4.0x or more | 15 (11.9%) | 16 (6.5%) |
| Total | 126 (100.0%) | 248 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Homer
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 31 (24.6%) | 8 (3.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 18 (14.3%) | 12 (4.8%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 69 (54.8%) | 22 (8.9%) |
| Total | 126 (100.0%) | 248 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Homer
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Homer
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 43 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 205 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 171 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 103 (83.1%) | 21 (16.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 160 (98.2%) | 3 (1.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 75 (76.5%) | 23 (23.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 121 (92.4%) | 10 (7.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 72 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 53 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,003 (94.6%) | 57 (5.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Homer
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 43 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 205 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 171 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Homer
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 118 (98.3%) | 2 (1.7%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 123 (91.1%) | 12 (8.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 201 (96.2%) | 8 (3.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 181 (97.8%) | 4 (2.2%) |
| $100,000 and over | 380 (92.5%) | 31 (7.5%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Homer
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 11 (25.6%) | 32 (74.4%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 44 (21.5%) | 183 (89.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 14 (8.2%) | 157 (91.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 11 (8.9%) | 94 (75.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 42 (25.8%) | 140 (85.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 11 (11.2%) | 64 (65.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 30 (22.9%) | 100 (76.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 68 (94.4%) | 30 (41.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 50 (94.3%) | 49 (92.4%) |
| Total | 281 (26.5%) | 849 (80.1%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Homer
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 33 (21.7%) | 17 (32.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (1.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 46 (25.6%) | 28 (13.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2 (5.7%) | 7 (18.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 12 (42.9%) | 10 (40.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Homer
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 6 (3.3%) | 3 (1.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (16.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3 (10.7%) | 3 (12.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 3 (1.7%) | 3 (1.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (8.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 33 (21.7%) | 17 (32.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (1.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 15 (8.3%) | 13 (6.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 29 (16.1%) | 16 (7.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2 (5.7%) | 4 (10.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 9 (32.1%) | 10 (40.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 7 (3.9%) | 9 (4.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (8.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3 (10.7%) | 6 (24.0%) |
Technology Access in Homer
Computing Device Access in Homer
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 288 | 62.9% |
| Smartphone | 386 | 84.3% |
| Tablet | 246 | 53.7% |
| No Computing Device | 55 | 12.0% |
| Total | 458 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Homer
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 273 | 59.6% |
| Cellular Data Only | 87 | 19.0% |
| Satellite Internet | 26 | 5.7% |
| No Internet | 78 | 17.0% |
| Total | 458 | 100.0% |
Homer Summary
Homer, Illinois is a small village located in Champaign County, Illinois. It is situated in the east-central part of the state, about 25 miles south of the city of Champaign. The village has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census.
History
Homer was founded in 1854 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The village was named after the Greek poet Homer, and the first post office was established in 1855. The village was incorporated in 1867.
In the late 19th century, Homer was a thriving agricultural community. The village was home to several grain elevators, a flour mill, a creamery, and a canning factory. The village also had a railroad station, which connected it to the larger cities of Champaign and Urbana.
In the early 20th century, Homer experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The village was home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a movie theater, and a variety of stores. The village also had a public library, which was established in 1915.
Geography
Homer is located in east-central Illinois, about 25 miles south of the city of Champaign. The village is situated in the Mahomet River Valley, which is part of the larger Illinois River Valley. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.
The climate in Homer is typical of the Midwest, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in July is 79°F, and the average temperature in January is 24°F. The average annual precipitation is 37 inches.
Economy
The economy of Homer is largely based on agriculture. The village is home to several grain elevators, a flour mill, and a canning factory. The village also has a variety of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
The village is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer and a metal fabrication company. The village is also home to a number of small technology companies, including a software development firm and a web design firm.
Demographics
According to the 2010 census, the population of Homer is 1,845 people. The median age is 39.7 years, and the median household income is $50,945. The village is predominantly white (94.3%), with small percentages of African American (2.2%), Asian (1.2%), and Hispanic (1.2%) residents.
Conclusion
Homer, Illinois is a small village located in Champaign County, Illinois. It is situated in the east-central part of the state, about 25 miles south of the city of Champaign. The village has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census. The economy of Homer is largely based on agriculture, and the village is home to several small businesses and manufacturing companies. The village is predominantly white, with small percentages of African American, Asian, and Hispanic residents.
Common Questions
What is Per Capita Income in Homer?
Per Capita income in Homer is $55,192.
What is the Median Family Income in Homer?
Median Family Income in Homer is $83,977.
What is the Median Household income in Homer?
Median Household Income in Homer is $66,711.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Homer?
Income or Wage Gap in Homer is 57.4%.
Women in Homer earn 42.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Homer?
Inequality or Gini Index in Homer is 0.59.
What is the Total Population of Homer?
Total Population of Homer is 1,060.
What is the Total Male Population of Homer?
Total Male Population of Homer is 535.
What is the Total Female Population of Homer?
Total Female Population of Homer is 525.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Homer?
There are 101.90 Males per 100 Females in Homer.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Homer?
There are 98.13 Females per 100 Males in Homer.
What is the Median Population Age in Homer?
Median Population Age in Homer is 33.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Homer
Average Family Size in Homer is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Homer
Average Household Size in Homer is 2.3 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Homer?
There are 605 People in the Labor Forcein in Homer.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Homer?
70.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Homer.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Homer?
Unemployment Rate in Homer is 2.1%.