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Homer

County:
Cortland County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.925
State:
New York

Homer is a village located in Cortland County, New York. Homer has a 2026 population of 3,023. Homer is currently declining at a rate of -0.85% annually and its population has decreased by -5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,182 in 2020.

The median household income in Homer is $72,472 with a poverty rate of 6.17%. The median age in Homer is 39.8 years: 40 years for males, and 38.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.5 males.

3K
Total Population
1,570
Density (mi²)
-26 -0.85%
Growth

Homer Population

Homer Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,023-26-0.85%
20253,049-27-0.88%
20243,076-7-0.23%
20233,083-27-0.87%
20223,110-41-1.3%
20213,151-31-0.97%
20203,182-2-0.06%
20193,097-21-0.67%
20183,118-5-0.16%
20173,123-14-0.45%
20163,137-34-1.07%
20153,171-36-1.12%
20143,207-14-0.43%
20133,221-26-0.8%
20123,247-22-0.67%
20113,269-14-0.43%
20103,283-8-0.24%
20003,368-108-3.11%
19903,476-159-4.37%
19803,635-508-12.26%
19704,14352114.38%
19603,62237811.65%
19503,24431610.79%
19402,928-267-8.36%
19303,19550018.55%
19102,6951295.03%
18902,56600%

Median Age

Overall: 39.8 years
Female: 38.6 years
Male: 40 years

Homer Adults

There are 2,458 adults, (695 of whom are seniors) in Homer.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,716 (55.1%)
Male: 1,398 (44.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Homer includes 92.9% White, 4.4% Asian, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,89392.9%
Asian1374.4%
Two or more races591.89%
Black or African American170.55%
Other race80.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races50.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,89392.9%
Asian1374.4%
Two or more races541.73%
Black or African American170.55%
Other race80.26%

Homer Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Homer 's average per capita income is $47,083. Household income levels show a median of $72,472. The poverty rate stands at 6.17%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$108,241-
Families$85,417$114,393
Households$72,472$93,125
Non Families$44,342$53,373

$47,083

Average Income

$72,472

Median Household Income

6.17%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)