Homer Population

1850–2026

2,479

2026 projection

9.8% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Homer. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,479-411.63%
20252,520-481.87%
20242,568-361.38%
20232,604-431.62%
20222,647-622.29%
20212,709-381.38%
20202,747-431.54%
20192,790-541.90%
20182,844-250.87%
20172,869-632.15%

Showing 10 of 33 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Homer has a population change lower than Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Louisiana−0.7%
  • Claiborne Parish−5.3%
  • Homer−7.7%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Homer Demographics

31.4median age

Median age

Female32 yrs
Male29.7 yrs

Adults

1,859
343 seniors (65+) · 18% of adults1,516 other adults

Sex

Female 51.7% · 1,371Male 48.3% · 1,283

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 27 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Homer Income

$23,160median household income

Median household income

$23,160

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$28,808

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

45.3%

About 1 in 2 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Homer Marital Status

24% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married24%24%24%
Never married59%65%53%
Divorced11%6%16%
Widowed6%5%7%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201