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.

Homer locator map
Location of Homer on Louisiana map.

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 : 01:54:44 (25th November 2024)
Postal code : 71040
Density : 598 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -16.06% (2010-2020)
Revised City Hall  Homer  LA IMG 6298 image
Revised City Hall Homer LA IMG 6298
Revised City Hall  Homer  LA IMG 6298 image

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

Homer zip code is 71040. County name: Claiborne, County fips: 22027

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

Post offices near Homer

Post Office Name City ZIP
Homer Post Office Homer (LA) 71040

Other places with the same name (11)

  • 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