Homer, Michigan
Homer: village in Calhoun County, Michigan.
About
Homer is a village located in the county of Calhoun in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,668 and a population density of 446 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,643 inhabitants.
The village was created 194 years ago in 1831.
Quick Facts about Homer
| Population | 1,643 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Calhoun County |
| Postal code | 49245 |
| Area | 3.74 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.1459,-84.8089 |
| Altitude | 991 feet / 302 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1832 (194 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 11:42:58 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 440 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.5% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 64℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Homer is located at 42°8'45"N 84°48'32"W (42.1458800, -84.8088600).
Homer map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 62 in the afternoon. East northeast wind...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Homer decreased by 1.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,668 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,656 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,651 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,649 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,651 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,646 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,646 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,644 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,641 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,646 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,643 | -0.18% | estimation process |
People born in Homer (3)
People born in Homer, including baseball player Josh Collmenter, economist H. Gregg Lewis, Haskell L. Nichols, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Homer, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168546 | Albion College | Albion (MI) | 49224 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Homer, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALI | Albion station | 300 North Eaton St. | RAIL |
| JXN | Jackson station | 501 E. Michigan Ave. | RAIL |
| BTL | Battle Creek Transportation Center | 104 Capital Ave. S.W. | RAIL |
| KAL | Kalamazoo Transportation Center | 459 North Burdick St. | RAIL |
| LNS | East Lansing station | 1240 South Harrison Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Homer.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Homer Post Office | Homer (MI) | 49245 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Homer, Alaska city in Alaska, USA. with a population of 6,034 people.
- Homer, New York village in New York. with a population of 3,082 people.
- Homer, Louisiana town in Louisiana, United States. with a population of 2,789 people.
- Homer, Georgia city in Banks County, Georgia, United States of America. with a population of 1,257 people.
Other cities in Calhoun County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Calhoun County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | 50,799 | The most populous city in Calhoun County, Michigan. |
| Bedford | 32,199 | Township in Monroe County, Michigan |
| Oak Park | 29,293 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States |
| Marshall | 3,117 | City in the U. |
| Brownlee Park | 2,108 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Albion | 1,099 | City in Calhoun County, Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Homer distances to largest Michigan cities