Homer, Louisiana
Homer: Town in Louisiana, United States
About
Homer is a town located in the county of Claiborne Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,237 and a population density of 695 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,789 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Homer
Population : | 2,789 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Louisiana (United States) |
County : | Claiborne Parish |
Phone Area Codes : | 318 |
Area : | 4.66 km2 |
Altitude : | 282 feet / 86 meters |
Capital city : | Homer is capital of Claiborne Parish |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 20:03:36 (21st December 2024) |
Postal code : | 71040 |
Density : | 598 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -16.06% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Homer is located at 32°47'31"N 93°3'18"W (32.7919200, -93.0550300).
Homer map
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Homer decreased by 16.06% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
1850 | 418 | - | |
2010 | 3,237 | 87.09% | census |
2011 | 3,165 | -2.27% | estimation process |
2012 | 3,144 | -0.67% | estimation process |
2013 | 3,092 | -1.68% | estimation process |
2014 | 3,029 | -2.08% | estimation process |
2015 | 2,993 | -1.2% | estimation process |
2016 | 2,962 | -1.05% | estimation process |
2017 | 2,909 | -1.82% | estimation process |
2018 | 2,890 | -0.66% | estimation process |
2019 | 2,834 | -1.98% | estimation process |
2020 | 2,789 | -1.61% | estimation process |
People born in Homer (14)
People born in Homer, including professional women's basketball player Cheryl Ford, musician Bobby Rush, basketball player Von Wafer, .
List
- Bettye Davis (American politician) she was born in 17/05/1938
- Fred Miller (defensive lineman) (American football player) he was born in 08/08/1940
- James Andrews (American orthopedic surgeon) he was born in 01/01/1942
- Joe LeSage (American politician) he was born in 12/12/1928
- Loy F. Weaver (American politician) he was born in 29/06/1942
- Paul Lowe (Player of American football) he was born in 27/09/1936
- Jake W. Cameron (American politician) he was born in 17/04/1913
- Jess Tinsley (American football player (1908-1955)) he was born in 18/10/1908
- Julie Emerson (American small business owner and politician) she was born in 29/02/1988
- Leslie Stowe (American actor (1867-1949)) he was born in 01/11/1867
- Jean Langenheim (American plant ecologist and ethnobotanist)
Schools in Homer
College & universities near Homer, LA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
160010 | Northwest Louisiana Technical College | Minden (LA) | 71055-0000 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Homer, LA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
SHR | Shreveport, Louisiana | 451 Clyde Fant Parkway | BUS |
SHG | Shreveport, LA | 408 Fannin Street | BUS |
HOP | Hope | 100 East Division Street | RAIL |
TXA | Texarkana | 100 East Front Street | RAIL |
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- 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 , Michigan village in Calhoun County, Michigan with a population of 1,643 people.
- Homer , Minnesota census-designated place in Winona County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 1,351 people.
- Homer , Georgia city in Banks County, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 1,257 people.
- Homer , Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 1,143 people.
- Homer , Ohio human settlement in Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,014 people.
- Homer , Nebraska village in Nebraska with a population of 520 people.
- Homer , Missouri township in Missouri with a population of 428 people.
- Homer , North Dakota township in Stutsman County, North Dakota with a population of 268 people.
Other cities in Claiborne Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Claiborne Parish , LA.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Haynesville | 2,000 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Athens | 265 | Village in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States |
Lisbon | 169 | Town in Louisiana, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Homer distances to largest Louisiana cities