Homer, Illinois
Homer: Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
About
Homer is a city located in the county of Champaign in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,193 and a population density of 1,217 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,143 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Homer
| Population : | 1,143 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Champaign County |
| Postal code : | 61849 |
| Area : | 0.98 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,218 feet / 676 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:52:16 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,166 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Homer is located at 40°2'5"N 87°57'29"W (40.0347600, -87.9580900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Homer decreased by 4.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,193 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,214 | 1.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,218 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,222 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,222 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,211 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,199 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,189 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,180 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,158 | -1.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,143 | -1.31% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,790 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,822 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,843 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,812 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 1.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 27.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 78.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 17.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 67.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 280 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 19.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 96.9% |
Homer zip code is 61849.
County name: Champaign, County
fips: 17019
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 96.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $1,184,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $4,000+ |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,025 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $3,500+ |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,988 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.92 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 97.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,507 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 26,993 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,556 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $165,000 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $78,051 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 757 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 421 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 231 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 202 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 508 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 33 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 718 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,796.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.08 |
Schools in Homer
College & universities near Homer, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143181 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Urbana | Urbana (IL) | 61801 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Homer, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
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Other cities in Champaign County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Champaign County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Champaign | 89,390 | The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois. |
| Rantoul | 12,305 | Village in Illinois |
| Mahomet | 8,968 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Savoy | 8,364 | Town |
| Urbana | 7,093 | County seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States |
| Saint Joseph | 3,800 | Human settlement in Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Tolono | 3,349 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Lake of the Woods | 2,912 | Census designated place in Illinois, United States |
| Fisher | 1,911 | Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States |
| Philo | 1,378 | City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Sidney | 1,172 | Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States |
| Thomasboro | 1,066 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Gifford | 1,035 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ogden | 787 | Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Pesotum | 520 | Township in Champaign County, Illinois |
| Ludlow | 454 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Homer distances to largest Illinois cities
