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CITY · 2010 ACS

Homer

Alaska · 5,003 residents · 13.787 sq mi
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Homer has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,057. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $251,200. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,003
+27%since 2000
from 3,946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.0
+13%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Homer
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.2%(309)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 95.2%(258)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.3%(313)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.9%(347)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.3%(216)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.1%(557)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4411.1%(554)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5416.3%(816)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6418.2%(909)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748.5%(423)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.2%(208)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.9%(93)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,057
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,821 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,035
+47%since 2000
from $21,823 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,200
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$802
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+9%since 2009
from 4.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Homer on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(3,526)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(95)
Asian0.9%(34)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(4,416)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(104)
Asian0.9%(46)
Other6%(299)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.9%(144)
Spaniard0.3%(15)
Guatemalan0.1%(7)
Cuban0.1%(4)
Ancestry
German24.9%(1,239)
English18.6%(926)
Irish18.2%(903)
French4.6%(227)
Scottish4.2%(210)
Italian4%(199)
Norwegian3.4%(167)
Dutch3.2%(158)
Polish3.1%(156)
American3.1%(153)
Swedish2.9%(146)
Russian2.4%(119)
+ 27 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.7%(85)
Finnish1.5%(76)
Welsh1.5%(74)
Swiss1.4%(68)
Danish1.3%(63)
Czech0.7%(34)
Portuguese0.7%(34)
Austrian0.5%(25)
Canadian0.5%(24)
Hungarian0.4%(20)
Serbian0.4%(19)
Ukrainian0.4%(19)
Macedonian0.4%(18)
British0.3%(17)
Belgian0.3%(14)
Arab0.2%(11)
Lebanese0.2%(11)
Croatian0.2%(10)
Romanian0.2%(8)
Lithuanian0.1%(7)
Ethiopian0.1%(7)
Latvian0.1%(3)
Haitian0.1%(3)
Slovene0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+12%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married36.4%(924)
Married47.8%(1,214)
Widowed2.5%(64)
Divorced13.3%(337)
Women 15+
Never married28%(670)
Married49%(1,172)
Widowed7.1%(170)
Divorced15.9%(380)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homer, Alaska?

Homer, Alaska has about 5,003 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homer, Alaska?

The typical household in Homer, Alaska earns about $52,057 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homer, Alaska expensive?

In Homer, Alaska, the median home is worth about $251,200, and the typical rent is about $802 a month.

How educated are people in Homer, Alaska?

About 33.7% of adults age 25 and over in Homer, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homer, Alaska?

About 7.9% of people in Homer, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Homer, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Homer, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,343 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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