Homer is a village located in Calhoun County Michigan. Homer has a 2024 population of 1,616. Homer is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually and its population has increased by 1.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,592 in 2020.
The average household income in Homer is $56,982 with a poverty rate of 20.36%. The median age in Homer is 27.4 years: 27.4 years for males, and 26.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Homer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,509 | 90.74% |
| Two or more races | 125 | 7.52% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 1.32% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 581 | 2.86 | 62 | 38 |
| Married | 224 | 3.56 | 75 | 25 |
| Non Family | 173 | 1.31 | 34.7 | 65.3 |
| Female | 132 | 3.41 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Male | 52 | 3.63 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
62.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 56 | 5.91% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 10.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 88 | 9.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 2.64% |
| High School Graduate | 482 | 50.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 1.48% |
| Some College | 180 | 19.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 886 | 816 | 106 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 37 | 7 |
| Black | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 18.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,450 | $55,313 | $52,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,750 | $0 | $93,750 |
| High School Graduate | $29,068 | $35,515 | $22,381 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,646 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,904 | $46,488 | $28,419 |
| Some College | $41,667 | $53,828 | $22,396 |
$34,904
Average Earnings
$46,488
Average Male
$28,419
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.73% of Homer residents speak only English, while 1.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,480 | 288 | 19.46% |
| Multiple | 123 | 42 | 34.15% |
| Black | 18 | 6 | 33.33% |
20.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.38%
Male Poverty Rate
23.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Homer is Multiple, with 34.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Homer is White, with 19.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.29% |
| Some College | 14.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 77.78% |
| Female Employed | 8% |
| Male Employed | 7.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,838 | $61,287 |
| Households | $45,257 | $56,982 |
| Married Families | $57,069 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,458 | $37,337 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
38
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 3.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
89.3%
Born in Homer
99.22%
Native Born
0.78%
Foreign Born
0.78%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.22% of Homer residents were born in the United States, with 89.3% having been born in Michigan. 0.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,646 | 6 | 0.37% |
| 2028 | 1,640 | 6 | 0.37% |
| 2027 | 1,634 | 6 | 0.37% |
| 2026 | 1,628 | 6 | 0.37% |
| 2025 | 1,622 | 6 | 0.37% |
| 2024 | 1,616 | 6 | 0.37% |
| 2023 | 1,610 | 19 | 1.19% |
| 2022 | 1,591 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2021 | 1,596 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2020 | 1,592 | -54 | -3.28% |
| 2019 | 1,646 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 1,641 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 1,644 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 1,646 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1,646 | -5 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 1,651 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 1,649 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 1,651 | -5 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 1,656 | -10 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 1,666 | 0 | 0% |