Homer, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Homer, Nebraska
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Village
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John Street in Homer, July 2010
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| Motto(s):
"Little But Lively"
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Location of Homer, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dakota |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 532 |
| • Density | 1,437.84/sq mi (554.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68030
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-22920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398534 |
Homer is a small village located in Dakota County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is part of the larger Sioux City metropolitan area, which includes parts of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. In 2020, about 532 people lived in Homer.
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History of Homer
Homer was officially planned and laid out in 1874. The village was named after the famous ancient Greek poet, Homer.
Geography and Location
Homer is a small village. It covers a total area of about 0.37 square miles (0.96 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Homer has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 251 | — | |
| 1900 | 341 | 35.9% | |
| 1910 | 397 | 16.4% | |
| 1920 | 491 | 23.7% | |
| 1930 | 452 | −7.9% | |
| 1940 | 477 | 5.5% | |
| 1950 | 345 | −27.7% | |
| 1960 | 370 | 7.2% | |
| 1970 | 457 | 23.5% | |
| 1980 | 564 | 23.4% | |
| 1990 | 553 | −2.0% | |
| 2000 | 590 | 6.7% | |
| 2010 | 549 | −6.9% | |
| 2020 | 532 | −3.1% | |
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Homer's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, 549 people lived in Homer. There were 213 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these households (154) were families.
The village had about 1,484 people per square mile. Most residents (92.5%) were White. About 5.3% were Native American. A small number of people were from other backgrounds.
Many households (42.3%) had children under 18 living with them. About 52.1% were married couples. The average age of people in Homer was 36.8 years. About 29% of residents were under 18 years old.
Notable People from Homer
Homer has been home to some interesting people:
- James Vincenzo Capone: He was a law enforcement officer during the time of Prohibition. He was also the older brother of the famous Al Capone.
- Alvin Saunders Johnson: He helped start and was the first director of The New School in New York. He was recognized for his achievements and added to the Nebraska Hall of Fame in 2012.
Images for kids
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John Street in Homer, July 2010
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Location of Homer, Nebraska
See also
In Spanish: Homer (Nebraska) para niños
