Homer, IL population by race
The table below shows Homer's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,087 | 96.19% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 34 | 3.01% |
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Homer population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Homer has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Homer's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Homer population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.19% are white, 0.53% are Black or African American, 0.27% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 3.01% are multiracial.
Homer 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Homer is White with a population of 1,087 (96.19% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 34 (3.01% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Homer, IL
By ethnicity, 28 (2.48% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,102 (97.52% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Homer, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,087 (98.64% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Homer, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Homer's Non-Hispanic population.
Homer Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 1,087 | 98.64% |
| Black or African American alone | 6 | 0.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 3 | 0.27% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 6 | 0.54% |
Among the Hispanic population in Homer, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 28 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Homer, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Homer's Hispanic population.
Homer Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 28 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Homer, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.48% of Homer population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Homer, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 28 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Homer, IL have?
Homer, IL has 6 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.53% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Homer is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Homer, IL?
With 97.52% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Homer.
That being said, with a 0.53% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Homer.
What is the majority race in Homer, IL?
With a population of 1,087 (96.19% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Homer.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Homer, with 0.53% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
