Homer is a town located in Banks County Georgia. Homer has a 2024 population of 1,772. It is also the county seat of Banks County. Homer is currently growing at a rate of 7.59% annually and its population has increased by 39.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,272 in 2020.
The average household income in Homer is $83,289 with a poverty rate of 17.12%. The median age in Homer is 31.8 years: 35.4 years for males, and 31.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Homer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,326 | 79.93% |
| Two or more races | 130 | 7.84% |
| Black or African American | 127 | 7.66% |
| Asian | 72 | 4.34% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.12% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 574 | 2.89 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Married | 331 | 3.48 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Non Family | 148 | 1.08 | 22.3 | 77.7 |
| Female | 86 | 3.63 | 20.9 | 79.1 |
| Male | 9 | 3.78 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
59.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 10.61% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 10.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 135 | 14.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 2.91% |
| High School Graduate | 323 | 33.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 5.83% |
| Some College | 218 | 22.68% |
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 | 807 | 742 | 146 |
| Black | 104 | 25 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 34 | 9 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 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 19.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $101,167 | $105,294 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,295 | $45,227 | $43,068 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $87,708 | $89,792 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,000 | $56,250 | $45,143 |
| Some College | $48,500 | $55,117 | $45,817 |
$50,000
Average Earnings
$56,250
Average Male
$45,143
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.62% of Homer residents speak only English, while 0.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,320 | 144 | 10.91% |
| Multiple | 130 | 105 | 80.77% |
| Black | 127 | 32 | 25.2% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
17.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.45%
Male Poverty Rate
16.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Homer is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Homer is White, with 10.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 11.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.76% |
| High School | 9.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 92% |
| Male Unemployed | 30% |
| Male Employed | 6.72% |
| Female Employed | 1.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,667 | $97,189 |
| Households | $73,542 | $83,289 |
| Married Families | $94,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,715 | $34,844 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
43
Number of Veterans
43
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 3.35% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 26.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
86.26%
Born in Homer
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Homer residents were born in the United States, with 86.26% having been born in Georgia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,397 | 125 | 5.5% |
| 2028 | 2,272 | 125 | 5.82% |
| 2027 | 2,147 | 125 | 6.18% |
| 2026 | 2,022 | 125 | 6.59% |
| 2025 | 1,897 | 125 | 7.05% |
| 2024 | 1,772 | 125 | 7.59% |
| 2023 | 1,647 | 124 | 8.14% |
| 2022 | 1,523 | 165 | 12.15% |
| 2021 | 1,358 | 86 | 6.76% |
| 2020 | 1,272 | 59 | 4.86% |
| 2019 | 1,213 | 45 | 3.85% |
| 2018 | 1,168 | 25 | 2.19% |
| 2017 | 1,143 | 14 | 1.24% |
| 2016 | 1,129 | -9 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 1,138 | 8 | 0.71% |
| 2014 | 1,130 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2013 | 1,135 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 1,133 | -7 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 1,140 | -17 | -1.47% |
| 2010 | 1,157 | 0 | 0% |