Homer is a town located in Claiborne Parish Louisiana. Homer has a 2024 population of 2,570. Homer is currently declining at a rate of -1.53% annually and its population has decreased by -5.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,729 in 2020.
The average household income in Homer is $48,404 with a poverty rate of 46.4%. The median age in Homer is 26.9 years: 20.3 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Homer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,961 | 71.6% |
| White | 571 | 20.85% |
| Two or more races | 188 | 6.86% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 973 | 2.82 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Non Family | 397 | 1.19 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Female | 335 | 4.89 | 24.5 | 75.5 |
| Married | 166 | 2.83 | 94 | 6 |
| Male | 75 | 2.11 | 0 | 100 |
3.7
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
42.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 357 | 23.8% |
| Associates Degree | 46 | 3.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 69 | 4.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 84 | 5.6% |
| High School Graduate | 653 | 43.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 1.13% |
| Some College | 274 | 18.27% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 999 | 640 | 15 |
| White | 331 | 326 | 138 |
| 2+ Races | 156 | 156 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 41.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,781 | $36,094 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,150 | $105,375 | $103,000 |
| High School Graduate | $15,851 | $15,127 | $17,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $19,076 | $27,632 | $18,723 |
| Some College | $37,153 | $54,333 | $28,958 |
$19,076
Average Earnings
$27,632
Average Male
$18,723
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.01% of Homer residents speak only English, while 0.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,961 | 1,072 | 54.67% |
| White | 571 | 158 | 27.67% |
| Multiple | 188 | 41 | 21.81% |
46.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
46.54%
Male Poverty Rate
46.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Homer is Black, with 54.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Homer is Multiple, with 21.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77.27% |
| High School | 38.74% |
| Some College | 16.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 34.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.39% |
| Female Employed | 10.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $32,813 | $64,785 |
| Households | $20,723 | $48,404 |
| Married Families | $76,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,871 | $22,526 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
18.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
19.6%
Male Marriage Rate
17.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
163
Number of Veterans
151
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 104 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 67 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 111 | 8.74% |
| White | 52 | 12.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47%
Labor Force Participation
44.5%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
83.75%
Born in Homer
97.77%
Native Born
2.23%
Foreign Born
0.44%
Non Citizen
1.79%
Naturalized
97.77% of Homer residents were born in the United States, with 83.75% having been born in Louisiana. 0.44% 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 | 2,372 | -39 | -1.62% |
| 2028 | 2,411 | -40 | -1.63% |
| 2027 | 2,451 | -40 | -1.61% |
| 2026 | 2,491 | -39 | -1.54% |
| 2025 | 2,530 | -40 | -1.56% |
| 2024 | 2,570 | -40 | -1.53% |
| 2023 | 2,610 | -45 | -1.69% |
| 2022 | 2,655 | -52 | -1.92% |
| 2021 | 2,707 | -22 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 2,729 | -111 | -3.91% |
| 2019 | 2,840 | -49 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 2,889 | -19 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 2,908 | -58 | -1.96% |
| 2016 | 2,966 | -26 | -0.87% |
| 2015 | 2,992 | -37 | -1.22% |
| 2014 | 3,029 | -64 | -2.07% |
| 2013 | 3,093 | -51 | -1.62% |
| 2012 | 3,144 | -21 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 3,165 | -65 | -2.01% |
| 2010 | 3,230 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,788 | -364 | -8.77% |
| 1990 | 4,152 | -155 | -3.6% |
| 1980 | 4,307 | -176 | -3.93% |
| 1970 | 4,483 | -182 | -3.9% |
| 1960 | 4,665 | -84 | -1.77% |
| 1950 | 4,749 | 1,252 | 35.8% |
| 1940 | 3,497 | 588 | 20.21% |
| 1930 | 2,909 | -396 | -11.98% |
| 1920 | 3,305 | 933 | 39.33% |