Homer, New York
Homer: Village in New York
About
Homer is a village located in the county of Cortland in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,291 and a population density of 656 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,082 inhabitants.
The village was created 234 years ago in 1790.
Quick Facts about Homer
| Population : | 3,082 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Cortland County |
| Postal code : | 13077 |
| Area : | 5.02 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,132 feet / 345, 343 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1791 (234 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:10:57 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 614 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Homer is located at 42°38'13"N 76°10'44"W (42.6370100, -76.1788200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Homer decreased by 6.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,291 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,268 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,246 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,220 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,206 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,169 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,133 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,121 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,118 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,101 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,082 | -0.62% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 46,305 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 44,016 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 42,745 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 44,002 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 28.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 96.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| 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 : | 2.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,553 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 42,080 |
Homer zip code is 13077.
County name: Cortland, County
fips: 36023
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 42,080 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 80.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $200,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,222 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $405 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $754 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 202 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 16,031 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.80 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 142,866 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 262,476 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 131,248 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 648,114 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,782 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,478 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,275 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,447 |
| 2019 total employment : | 13,743 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 485,308 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 3,942 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,544 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,322 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,137 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 95 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,189 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 477 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,587 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 67.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 655.92 |
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Schools in Homer
College & universities near Homer, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196149 | SUNY Cortland | Cortland (NY) | 13045-0900 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Homer, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYF | Empire Expo Center | 581 State Fair Blvd | RAIL |
| SYR | William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center | 131 Alliance Bank Parkway | RAIL |
| ROM | Rome station | 6599 Martin Street | RAIL |
| UCA | Union Station | 321 Main St. | RAIL |
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Other cities in Cortland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cortland County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cortland | 18,455 | City in New York, USA |
| Munsons Corners | 2,728 | Census designated place |
| Virgil | 2,363 | Town in New York, USA |
| Preble | 1,287 | City in Cortland County, New York, United States of America |
| Scott | 1,117 | Town in New York, United States |
| Solon | 1,078 | Town in New York, United States |
| Truxton | 1,056 | Town in Cortland County, New York |
| Cincinnatus | 998 | City in Cortland County, New York, United States of America |
| Willet | 992 | Human settlement in Cortland County, New York, United States of America |
| Marathon | 981 | Human settlement in Cortland County, New York, United States of America |
| McGraw | 968 | Village in New York |
| Cuyler | 909 | Town in New York, USA |
| Harford | 907 | Human settlement in Cortland County, New York, United States of America |
| Georgetown | 819 | City in Madison County, New York, United States of America |
| Lapeer | 722 | Human settlement in Cortland County, New York, United States of America |
| Taylor | 488 | Town in New York, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Homer distances to largest New York cities
