Homer, MI is a small community nestled in the hills of Calhoun County Michigan. With a population of just 1,560 people and a population density of 1,178 people per square mile, it is one of the most rural areas in the US. Homer is home to several local businesses such as: Homer Pharmacy, Staggs Hardware Store, McTaggart’s Supermarket & Butcher Shop, and Main Street Bar & Grill. Year-round outdoor activities can be enjoyed at the nearby Lakeland Bluffs Preserve and Kimball Pines State Forest, where activities like hiking and fishing are popular among visitors. The town also hosts several annual festivals such as the Homer Summer Festival and Homer Arts & Craft Fair which draw people from across the state. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy watching local teams compete in football at Jimmy John’s Field or watching softball games at Adams Field. Homer's commitment to its community is evident in its many organizations such as Rotary International and Lion's Club which focus on helping out those in need throughout the town.
The population in Homer is 1,560. There are 1,118 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Homer is 26.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Homer is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Homer
- 49.0% are married
- 17.1% are divorced
- 28.0% are married with children
- 33.1% have children, but are single
Race in Homer
- 93.5% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander