Demographics & People — Homer, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,130 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,600 |
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| Median Age | 33.1 |
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| Total Households | 482 |
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| Family Households | 292 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0591 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,087 |
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| Black or African American | 6 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 351 |
| German | 223 |
| Other groups | 151 |
| American | 135 |
| English | 107 |
| Irish | 77 |
| French (except Basque) | 31 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 25 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| European | 16 |
Language
| English Only | 1,094 |
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| Spanish | 2 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,096 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 53 |
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| Population 18+ | 819 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Homer, Illinois.
