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'''Homer''' is a ] located in ]. As of the ] census, the village had a total population of 3,368.
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The '''Village of Homer''' lies mostly within the ] except for a small section on the south side which is in the ].
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Amos Todd, Rhoda Beede, and Joseph Beede founded the community in ]. The village was incorporated in ].
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== Geography ==
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Homer is located at 42&deg;38'17" North, 76&deg;11'1" West (42.638328, -76.18376){{GR|1}}.
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According to the ], the village has a total area of 4.3 ] (1.7 ]). None of the area is covered with water.
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== Demographics ==
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As of the ]{{GR|2}} of ], there are 3,368 people, 1,373 households, and 922 families residing in the village. The ] is 778.7/km&sup2; (2,018.4/mi&sup2;). There are 1,453 housing units at an average density of 335.9/km&sup2; (870.8/mi&sup2;). The racial makeup of the village is 97.95% ], 0.56% ] or ], 0.21% ], 0.36% ], 0.03% ], 0.24% from ], and 0.65% from two or more races. 0.89% of the population are ] or ] of any race.
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There are 1,373 households out of which 31.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% are ] living together, 13.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% are non-families. 26.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.40 and the average family size is 2.88.
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In the village the population is spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.6 males.


'''Homer''' is a ] in ], ], United States. The population was 3,291 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US3635276| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212185919/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US3635276| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Homer village, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=December 16, 2014}}</ref> The village name is derived from the surrounding town, which was named after the poet ].
The median income for a household in the village is $39,310, and the median income for a family is $44,545. Males have a median income of $33,519 versus $22,813 for females. The ] for the village is $20,918. 9.7% of the population and 7.2% of families are below the ]. Out of the total population, 16.1% of those under the age of 18 and 7.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
==External link==
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The village of Homer lies mostly within the ], except for a small section on the south side which is in the town of ]. Homer is north of the city of ].
== External links ==
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== History ==
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Homer is in the former ] and was within a Military Tract township which was assigned the name "Homer" by a clerk.
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Amos Todd, his sister Rhoda Beebe, and her husband Joseph Beebe founded the community in 1791. The village was incorporated in 1835.

The town was the inspiration for "Homeville", the small town in the novel ''David Harum'' by ].<ref>Vance, Arthur Turner, "The Real David Harum": The Baker & Taylor Co., 1900, p. 11 ff. </ref>

The ], ], and ] are listed on the ].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2010a}}</ref>

==Geography==
Homer village is located along the southern border of the town of Homer at {{coord|42|38|27|N|76|10|55.22|W|type:city}} (42.640829,-76.182006).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=]|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

According to the ], the village has a total area of {{convert|5.0|sqkm|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|0.03|sqkm|disp=flip|2}}, or 0.65%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>

] and ] converge on north–south highways ] and ] at Homer. ] is east of the village, with access from Exit 12. ] is {{convert|2|mi|0}} to the south, and ] is {{convert|11|mi}} to the north.

The West Branch of the ], part of the ] watershed, flows southward past the east side of the village.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1870= 2008
|1880= 2331
|1900= 2381
|1910= 2695
|1920= 2356
|1930= 3195
|1940= 2928
|1950= 3244
|1960= 3622
|1970= 4143
|1980= 3635
|1990= 3476
|2000= 3368
|2010= 3291
|2020= 3210
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

As of the ]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=]|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 3,368 people, 1,373 households, and 922 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|2,018.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,453 housing units at an average density of {{convert|870.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 97.95% ], 0.56% ] or ], 0.21% ], 0.36% ], 0.03% ], 0.24% from ], and 0.65% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 1,373 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were ] living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $39,310, and the median income for a family was $44,545. Males had a median income of $33,519 versus $22,813 for females. The ] for the village was $20,918. About 7.2% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the ], including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

==References==
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Village in New York, United States
Homer, New York
Village
United States Post Office in Homer, New YorkUnited States Post Office in Homer, New York
Homer is located in New YorkHomerHomerLocation within the state of New York
Coordinates: 42°38′27″N 76°10′55.22″W / 42.64083°N 76.1820056°W / 42.64083; -76.1820056
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyCortland
TownsHomer, Cortlandville
Area
 • Total1.94 sq mi (5.02 km)
 • Land1.93 sq mi (4.99 km)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km)
Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Population
 • Total3,210
 • Density1,667.53/sq mi (643.70/km)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code13077
Area code607
FIPS code36-35276
GNIS feature ID0953124
Websitewww.homerny.org
Men and Boys' Clothing Store in the village of Homer

Homer is a village in Cortland County, New York, United States. The population was 3,291 at the 2010 census. The village name is derived from the surrounding town, which was named after the poet Homer.

The village of Homer lies mostly within the town of Homer, except for a small section on the south side which is in the town of Cortlandville. Homer is north of the city of Cortland.

History

Homer is in the former Central New York Military Tract and was within a Military Tract township which was assigned the name "Homer" by a clerk.

Amos Todd, his sister Rhoda Beebe, and her husband Joseph Beebe founded the community in 1791. The village was incorporated in 1835.

The town was the inspiration for "Homeville", the small town in the novel David Harum by Edward Noyes Westcott.

The Old Homer Village Historic District, United States Post Office, and Water, Wall, and Pine Streets Lenticular Truss Bridges are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

Homer village is located along the southern border of the town of Homer at 42°38′27″N 76°10′55.22″W / 42.64083°N 76.1820056°W / 42.64083; -76.1820056 (42.640829,-76.182006).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5.0 km), of which 0.01 square miles (0.03 km), or 0.65%, is water.

New York State Route 41 and New York State Route 90 converge on north–south highways New York State Route 281 and U.S. Route 11 at Homer. Interstate 81 is east of the village, with access from Exit 12. Cortland is 2 miles (3 km) to the south, and Tully is 11 miles (18 km) to the north.

The West Branch of the Tioughnioga River, part of the Susquehanna River watershed, flows southward past the east side of the village.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18702,008—
18802,33116.1%
19002,381—
19102,69513.2%
19202,356−12.6%
19303,19535.6%
19402,928−8.4%
19503,24410.8%
19603,62211.7%
19704,14314.4%
19803,635−12.3%
19903,476−4.4%
20003,368−3.1%
20103,291−2.3%
20203,210−2.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,368 people, 1,373 households, and 922 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,018.4 inhabitants per square mile (779.3/km). There were 1,453 housing units at an average density of 870.8 per square mile (336.2/km). The racial makeup of the village was 97.95% White, 0.56% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 1,373 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $39,310, and the median income for a family was $44,545. Males had a median income of $33,519 versus $22,813 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,918. About 7.2% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Homer village, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
  3. Vance, Arthur Turner, "The Real David Harum": The Baker & Taylor Co., 1900, p. 11 ff. Google Books
  4. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

External links

Municipalities and communities of Cortland County, New York, United States
County seat: Cortland
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Map of New York highlighting Cortland County
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