Homer township is located in Calhoun County Michigan. Homer township has a 2024 population of 2,933. Homer township is currently growing at a rate of 0.79% annually and its population has increased by 1.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,893 in 2020.
The average household income in Homer township is $70,187 with a poverty rate of 17%. The median age in Homer township is 31.7 years: 31.7 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Homer township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,742 | 94.52% |
| Two or more races | 129 | 4.45% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.17% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.07% |
| 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 | 935 | 3.1 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Married | 473 | 3.95 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Non Family | 252 | 1.23 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Female | 158 | 3.36 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Male | 52 | 3.63 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
3.66
Average Family Size
3.1
Average Household Size
73.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 4.9% |
| Associates Degree | 156 | 8.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 131 | 7.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 2.19% |
| High School Graduate | 784 | 45.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 210 | 12.1% |
| Some College | 331 | 19.08% |
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 | 1,650 | 1,366 | 154 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 41 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 25 | 15 | 4 |
| Black | 19 | 18 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 26.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,853 | $53,750 | $50,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,500 | $56,250 | $93,750 |
| High School Graduate | $33,665 | $45,093 | $26,458 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,574 | $0 | $15,046 |
| Overall | $35,402 | $52,586 | $23,347 |
| Some College | $46,938 | $55,795 | $28,250 |
$35,402
Average Earnings
$52,586
Average Male
$23,347
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.12% of Homer township residents speak only English, while 3.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,664 | 436 | 16.37% |
| Multiple | 127 | 42 | 33.07% |
| Black | 19 | 7 | 36.84% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 6 | 8.22% |
17%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.39%
Male Poverty Rate
18.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Homer township is Black, with 36.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Homer township is Hispanic, with 8.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.43% |
| Some College | 11.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.33% |
| Male Employed | 7% |
| Female Employed | 4.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,061 | $77,821 |
| Households | $53,036 | $70,187 |
| Married Families | $69,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,587 | $42,958 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
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
66
Number of Veterans
66
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 3.21% |
| Black | 1 | 5.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
82.04%
Born in Homer township
98.83%
Native Born
1.17%
Foreign Born
0.62%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
98.83% of Homer township residents were born in the United States, with 82.04% having been born in Michigan. 0.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,048 | 23 | 0.76% |
| 2028 | 3,025 | 23 | 0.77% |
| 2027 | 3,002 | 23 | 0.77% |
| 2026 | 2,979 | 23 | 0.78% |
| 2025 | 2,956 | 23 | 0.78% |
| 2024 | 2,933 | 23 | 0.79% |
| 2023 | 2,910 | 23 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 2,887 | -9 | -0.31% |
| 2021 | 2,896 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 2,893 | -113 | -3.76% |
| 2019 | 3,006 | 15 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 2,991 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 2,988 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 2,990 | 6 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 2,984 | -9 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 2,993 | 11 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 2,982 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 2,984 | -6 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2,990 | -19 | -0.63% |
| 2010 | 3,009 | 0 | 0% |