Homer City, Pennsylvania
Homer City: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Homer City is a city located in the county of Indiana in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,707 and a population density of 3,048 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,585 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Homer City
| Population : | 1,585 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Indiana County |
| Area : | 0.56 km2 |
| Altitude : | 4,511 feet / 1375 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 20:14:02 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 15748 |
| Density : | 2,830 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Homer City is located at 40°32'36"N 79°9'44"W (40.5434000, -79.1622600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Homer City decreased by 7.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,707 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,699 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,687 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,666 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,646 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,633 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,618 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,605 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,596 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,588 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,585 | -0.19% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 36,134 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 36,037 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 35,408 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 36,058 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.9% |
| White only, percent : | 97.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 96.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,588 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 15,395 |
Homer City zip code is 15748.
County name: Indiana, County
fips: 42063
Homer, Homer City, Philips Mills
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 15,395 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $114,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,053 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $415 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $646 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 44 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,500 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.64 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 16,587 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 39,979 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 173,376 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,814 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,150 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,484 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.0% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 425 |
| 2019 total employment : | 4,965 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 168,881 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 11.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,033 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,589 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,355 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 834 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 29 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,493 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 279 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,221 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 88.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 407.97 |
People born in Homer City (7)
People born in Homer City, including football coach Ben McAdoo, baseball player Frank LaManna, baseball player Ralph McConnaughey, .
List
- Steve Demeter (American baseball player) he was born in 27/01/1935
- Vicki Iseman (Washington, D.C. lobbyist) she was born in 01/01/1967
- Angel Piccirillo (American athletics competitor) she was born in 08/01/1994
- Eve Mytrysak (female professional baseball player) she was born in 17/09/1924
Schools in Homer City
College & universities near Homer City, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213020 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Indiana (PA) | 15705-1098 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Homer City, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Homer City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Homer City Post Office | Homer City (PA) | 15748 |
Other cities in Indiana County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Indiana County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 13,120 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Smith | 4,347 | Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania |
| Burrell | 4,101 | Township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania |
| Blairsville | 3,204 | City in Union County, Georgia, USA |
| Rayne | 2,781 | Township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania |
| Germany | 2,737 | Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania |
| Snyder | 2,380 | Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania |
| Gilpin | 2,377 | Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania |
| Robinson | 1,887 | Census-designated place in Indiana County, Pennsylvania |
| Brush Valley | 1,729 | Township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania |
| Ben Avon | 1,716 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Chevy Chase Heights | 1,502 | Census designated place within White Township, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Locust | 1,383 | Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Clymer | 1,262 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Black Lick | 1,149 | Census designated place |
| West Lebanon | 836 | Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Homer City distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
