Homer is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska. Homer has a 2024 population of 6,203. Homer is currently growing at a rate of 2.7% annually and its population has increased by 11.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,551 in 2020.
The average household income in Homer is $96,879 with a poverty rate of 12.69%. The median age in Homer is 40.8 years: 38.7 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Homer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,523 | 80.44% |
| Two or more races | 487 | 8.66% |
| Native American | 431 | 7.66% |
| Asian | 96 | 1.71% |
| Other race | 48 | 0.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.44% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.23% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,352 | 2.33 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Non Family | 1,022 | 1.3 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Married | 1,008 | 2.96 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Female | 230 | 3.39 | 47 | 53 |
| Male | 92 | 4.18 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
68.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 160 | 3.93% |
| Associates Degree | 367 | 9.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 982 | 24.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 667 | 16.38% |
| High School Graduate | 857 | 21.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 0.93% |
| Some College | 1,001 | 24.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,375 | 3,226 | 1,485 |
| 2+ Races | 266 | 264 | 73 |
| Native American | 202 | 179 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 189 | 189 | 68 |
| Asian | 89 | 68 | 31 |
| Other Race | 29 | 29 | 12 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 4 |
| Black | 8 | 5 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,917 | $56,101 | $40,778 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,500 | $67,250 | $48,750 |
| High School Graduate | $37,632 | $42,188 | $26,806 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,313 | $41,563 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,362 | $55,586 | $35,042 |
| Some College | $40,046 | $52,917 | $27,353 |
$45,362
Average Earnings
$55,586
Average Male
$35,042
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.85% of Homer residents speak only English, while 6.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,321 | 450 | 10.41% |
| Native | 387 | 146 | 37.73% |
| Multiple | 487 | 81 | 16.63% |
| Hispanic | 315 | 56 | 17.78% |
| Asian | 94 | 7 | 7.45% |
| Islander | 25 | 4 | 16% |
| Black | 10 | 2 | 20% |
12.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.77%
Male Poverty Rate
14.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Homer is Native, with 37.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Homer is Asian, with 7.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.23% |
| High School | 16.77% |
| Some College | 8.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 15.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.8% |
| Female Employed | 6.91% |
| Male Employed | 5.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,923 | $117,229 |
| Households | $69,757 | $96,879 |
| Married Families | $107,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,263 | $64,778 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
437
Number of Veterans
388
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 199 |
| Second Gulf War | 89 |
| First Gulf War | 74 |
| World War II | 15 |
| Korea | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 139 |
| 75+ | 112 |
| 55 to 64 | 92 |
| 35 to 54 | 72 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 383 | 10.21% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 7.72% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 9.38% |
| Native American | 20 | 7.22% |
| Other Race | 6 | 16.67% |
| Islander | 4 | 30.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
33.24%
Born in Homer
95.55%
Native Born
4.45%
Foreign Born
1.35%
Non Citizen
3.09%
Naturalized
95.55% of Homer residents were born in the United States, with 33.24% having been born in Alaska. 1.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,018 | 163 | 2.38% |
| 2028 | 6,855 | 163 | 2.44% |
| 2027 | 6,692 | 163 | 2.5% |
| 2026 | 6,529 | 163 | 2.56% |
| 2025 | 6,366 | 163 | 2.63% |
| 2024 | 6,203 | 163 | 2.7% |
| 2023 | 6,040 | 178 | 3.04% |
| 2022 | 5,862 | 123 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 5,739 | 188 | 3.39% |
| 2020 | 5,551 | -380 | -6.41% |
| 2019 | 5,931 | 117 | 2.01% |
| 2018 | 5,814 | 84 | 1.47% |
| 2017 | 5,730 | 97 | 1.72% |
| 2016 | 5,633 | 123 | 2.23% |
| 2015 | 5,510 | 113 | 2.09% |
| 2014 | 5,397 | 97 | 1.83% |
| 2013 | 5,300 | 51 | 0.97% |
| 2012 | 5,249 | 97 | 1.88% |
| 2011 | 5,152 | 105 | 2.08% |
| 2010 | 5,047 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,946 | 286 | 7.81% |
| 1990 | 3,660 | 1,460 | 66.36% |
| 1980 | 2,200 | 1,100 | 100% |
| 1970 | 1,100 | 200 | 22.22% |
| 1960 | 900 | -6,118 | -87.18% |