Homer township, Michigan
Homer township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Homer township is a geographic entity located in Midland County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,952. The land area covers 20.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,952 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43 yrs | ±6.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,553 | ±159 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,718 | ±206 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,553 | ±159 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 165 | ±136 |
| Median Home Value | $190,600 | ±$19,833 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $117,295 | ±$8,898 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,222 | ±$7,795 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | ±7.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 418 | ±307 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | ±4.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,179 | ±221 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.1% | ±3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 3,986 (2024)
ID: 106541
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
522 N HOMER RD, MIDLAND MI 48640-8615
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GUS Population: 84,022 (2024)
ID: 166601
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCE DIRECTOR
220 W ELLSWORTH ST, MIDLAND MI 48640-5194
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | MIDLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MIDLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | AUBURN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | AUBURN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BRECKENRIDGE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BRECKENRIDGE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | MIDLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | MIDLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | MIDLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | SAINT LOUIS, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Northwood University
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College | 3.3 mi away | 4000 Whiting Dr, Midland, MI, 48640-2398 |
8006229000
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GRACE A. DOW MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 1710 WEST SAINT ANDREWS ROAD, MIDLAND, MI, 48640 |
(989) 837-3430
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Ross Medical Education Center-Midland
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College Vocational | 4.5 mi away | 2600 N. Saginaw, Suite B, Midland, MI, 48640-2690 |
9896333068
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AUBURN AREA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 235 WEST MIDLAND ROAD, AUBURN, MI, 48611 |
(989) 662-2381
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Delta College
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College | 17.8 mi away | 1961 Delta Road, University Center, MI, 48710 |
9896869000
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MERRILL DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 321 WEST SAGINAW STREET, MERRILL, MI, 48637 |
(989) 643-7300
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Saginaw Valley State University
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College | 19.7 mi away | 7400 Bay Rd, University Center, MI, 48710 |
9899644000
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RAUCHHOLZ MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 1140 NORTH HEMLOCK ROAD, HEMLOCK, MI, 48626 |
(989) 642-8621
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Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College
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College | 19.8 mi away | 5805 East Pickard Street, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858 |
9893174760
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HOWE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 128 EAST SAGINAW STREET, BRECKENRIDGE, MI, 48615 |
(989) 842-3202
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MIDLAND, MI US, located 6.7 miles from Homer township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.3° | 16.6° | 22.9° | 2.01" | — |
| February | 31.9° | 17.5° | 24.7° | 1.92" | — |
| March | 42.7° | 25.3° | 34.0° | 2.00" | — |
| April | 55.8° | 35.9° | 45.9° | 3.48" | — |
| May | 68.3° | 47.6° | 58.0° | 3.74" | — |
| June | 77.9° | 57.3° | 67.6° | 3.71" | — |
| July | 82.1° | 61.5° | 71.8° | 2.82" | — |
| August | 79.7° | 60.1° | 69.9° | 3.17" | — |
| September | 72.9° | 52.2° | 62.5° | 2.82" | — |
| October | 59.9° | 41.8° | 50.9° | 3.14" | — |
| November | 45.7° | 31.8° | 38.7° | 2.65" | — |
| December | 34.4° | 23.2° | 28.8° | 1.95" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland city | City | 5.3 mi | — |
| Sanford village | Village | 5.5 mi | — |
| Freeland CDP | CDP | 12.7 mi | — |
| Auburn city | City | 13.0 mi | — |
| Merrill village | Village | 13.7 mi | — |
| Hemlock CDP | CDP | 13.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2611138980. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.