Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Homer, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,610

Median Agei

31.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.7%1,493

Two or More

3.3%53

Black

1.7%28

Hispanic/Latino

1.1%18

Other

0.8%13

Asian

0.3%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%36

High School Diploma

45.8%456

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%73

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%144

Associate's Degree

7.8%78

Bachelor's Degree

7.4%74

Master's Degree

2.9%29

Professional Degree

0.5%5

Doctorate

0.4%4

HS or Higher

90.4%

BA or Higher

11.3%

Graduate+

3.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$136,200

Median Renti

$825

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.8%351

Renter-Occupied

43.2%267

Total Units

733

Homeownership

56.8%

Vacancy Rate

15.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.9%63

$50K–$100K

16%56

$100K–$150K

26.8%94

$150K–$200K

24.5%86

$200K–$300K

9.4%33

$300K–$500K

4.6%16

$500K–$1M

0.9%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3%22

2000–2009

6.4%47

1990–1999

2.9%21

1980–1989

11.5%84

1970–1979

17.1%125

1960–1969

4.6%34

1950–1959

11.2%82

1940–1949

6%44

1939 or earlier

37.4%274

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.7%499

Electricity

10.4%64

Other

3.2%20

No Fuel

3.1%19

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%13

Wood

0.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,737

Mean Household Incomei

$76,365

Per Capita Incomei

$29,090

Poverty Ratei

18.5%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

793

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%16

$10K–$15K

7.3%45

$15K–$20K

1.1%7

$20K–$25K

2.4%15

$25K–$30K

7.1%44

$30K–$35K

9.4%58

$35K–$40K

3.9%24

$40K–$45K

6.8%42

$45K–$50K

4.7%29

$50K–$60K

6.8%42

$60K–$75K

11.3%70

$75K–$100K

17%105

$100K–$125K

5.8%36

$125K–$150K

7.1%44

$150K–$200K

4.9%30

$200K+

1.8%11

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$425/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 823 homes91% occupied$425/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,737/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

50%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

41%

Low income$27K–$44K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

82% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5% of subsidized households are minority

41% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

77% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

742

Avg. Commutei

26.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

746

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

17(1.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured