Homer, NY

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Homer

Neighborhood

Cortland, NY

Little York / East Homer

South Cortland / Gracie

Blodgett Mills / McGraw

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Homer

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

42.9%

Households with Children

27.5%

School Enrollment K-12

383

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.7%
School Age (5-17): 15.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.2%
Working Age (35-54): 22.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.4%
Seniors (65+): 22.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.1%
High School / GED: 20.3%
Some College or Associate's: 29.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 42.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.5%
Single Parents: 9.0%
Couples & Adults: 31.8%
Living Alone: 40.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.2%
Asian: 4.4%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 46.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 52.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 81.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 14.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.1%
Spanish: 0.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 5.9%
Middle School (5-8): 5.5%
High School (9-12): 3.8%
College / Graduate: 1.0%
Not Enrolled: 81.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources