Homer
Town in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana
Homer is a town in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, with 2,747 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 282 ft (86 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Athens, 9.6 miles S.
- 2,747residents (2020 Census)
- 282 ftelevation · 86 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.1 km²
- 590 / sq mipopulation density
- 71040ZIP code
About Homer
Homer is a town in and the parish seat of Claiborne Parish in northern Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Homer had a population of 2,747. Named for the Greek poet Homer, the town was laid out around the Courthouse Square in 1850 by Frank Vaughn. The present-day brick courthouse, built in the Greek Revival style of architecture, is one of only four pre-Civil War courthouses in Louisiana still in use. The building, completed in 1860, was accepted by the Claiborne Parish Police Jury on July 20, 1861, at a cost of $12,304.36, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The other courthouses are in St. Francisville, St. Martinville and Thibodaux.
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Living in Homer
- Median household income
- $23,160
- Median home value
- $80,700
- Median rent
- $729/mo
- Median age
- 31.4
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Homer had 2,747 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,747 |
|---|---|
| Density | 590 per sq mi (228 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Homer at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Claiborne Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,747 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.65 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7938° N, 93.0591° W |
| ZIP code | 71040 |
| Official website | townofhomer.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2235870 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Homer
- Athens9.6 mi S
- Lisbon11.1 mi E
- Haynesville12.8 mi N
- Shongaloo16.9 mi NW
- Minden17.3 mi SW
- Gibsland17.5 mi S
- Arcadia18.6 mi SE
- Dubberly19.8 mi SW
- Mount Lebanon19.9 mi S
- Dixie Inn20.9 mi SW
- Cotton Valley21.2 mi W
- Sibley22.1 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Homer
What county is Homer in?
Homer is in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Homer, LA?
2,747 people lived in Homer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Homer, LA?
The ZIP code of Homer is 71040.
What is the elevation of Homer?
282 feet (86 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Homer?
Athens (9.6 mi), Lisbon (11.1 mi), Haynesville (12.8 mi), Shongaloo (16.9 mi), Minden (17.3 mi).
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