Homer, Georgia facts for kids
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Homer, Georgia
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Location in Banks County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Georgia | |
| County | Banks | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.84 sq mi (25.48 km2) | |
| • Land | 9.80 sq mi (25.39 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) | |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,264 | |
| • Density | 128.95/sq mi (49.79/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
30547
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| Area code(s) | 706 | |
| FIPS code | 13-39720 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405857 | |
| Website | https://townofhomerga.com/ | |
Homer is a small town in Georgia, United States. It is the main town, or "county seat," of Banks County. In 2020, about 1,264 people lived there.
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History of Homer
Homer got its name from an early settler named Homer Jackson. The town was started in 1858. It became the main town for Banks County that same year. In 1859, Homer officially became a town. Its first courthouse was built a few years later, in 1863.
Geography of Homer
Homer covers an area of about 25 square kilometers (about 9.8 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population of Homer
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 120 | — | |
| 1880 | 140 | 16.7% | |
| 1900 | 221 | — | |
| 1910 | 228 | 3.2% | |
| 1920 | 291 | 27.6% | |
| 1930 | 248 | −14.8% | |
| 1940 | 283 | 14.1% | |
| 1950 | 340 | 20.1% | |
| 1960 | 612 | 80.0% | |
| 1970 | 365 | −40.4% | |
| 1980 | 734 | 101.1% | |
| 1990 | 742 | 1.1% | |
| 2000 | 950 | 28.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,141 | 20.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,264 | 10.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,647 | 44.3% | |
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The population of Homer has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 950 people living in the town. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,264 people.
Most households in Homer are families. In 2000, over half of the households were married couples living together. About 36% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Homer was 33 years old.
Fun Facts and Culture
Homer is famous for its annual Easter egg hunt. In 1985, this event was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for having 80,000 eggs! Even though the town has about 1,100 people, the egg hunt draws around 5,000 participants each year. It's a long-standing tradition that has been happening for 47 years.
Education in Homer
Students in Homer attend schools that are part of the Banks County School District. This district serves students from kindergarten all the way to twelfth grade.
The schools in the district include:
- Banks County Elementary School
- Banks County Primary School
- Banks County Middle School
- Banks County High School
The school district has about 150 full-time teachers. They teach over 2,428 students in total.
Images for kids
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A view of downtown Homer's main street
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Looking across the park downtown towards the old Banks County Courthouse, the large brick building in the left background
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A closeup of the Old Banks County Courthouse, now a tourist attraction
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A view down a side street off the main street of Homer. The church is the First Baptist Church of Homer.
See also
In Spanish: Homer (Georgia) para niños
