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Homer, Alaska
Homer, city, in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. Homer had 6,331 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 14.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,522 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,877 (±46). GEOID 0233140.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,331
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,522 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,877 ±46
Median household income
$74,449
±$1,854 (90% margin)
Alaska: $92,788
Median home value
$388,400
±$20,629 (90% margin)
Alaska: $352,900
Median gross rent
$1,238
±$58 (90% margin)
Alaska: $1,419
Where is Homer and what county is it in?
Homer is a city in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It covers 13.8 square miles of land, 401 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Homer, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,331 people lived in Homer on July 1, 2025, up 14.6% since 2020, faster than Alaska (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 5,522 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,877 (±46).
| Measure | Homer | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,877 ±46 | 60,413 | +168 |
| Households | 2,552 ±140 | 24,371 | +291 |
| Average household size | 2.23 ±0.12 | 2.40 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 3,071 ±134 | 32,836 | no clear change |
Homer's population since 2000
From 3,946 in 2000 to 6,331 in 2025: up 60.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Homer as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Homer?
The median resident of Homer is 40.0 years old; 19.8% are under 18 and 22.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 9.2%. 4.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Homer | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 ±2.5 | 41.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.8% ±2.1 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.1% ±1.9 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Male | 52.2% ±1.9 pts | 52.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.8% ±1.9 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.8% ±2.6 pts | 77.5% | −9.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±0.9 pts | 1.8% | +1.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±2.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.2% ±1.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3% ±1.0 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.1% ±1.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0% ±1.3 pts | 10.0% | – |
| With a disability | 16.4% ±1.8 pts | 17.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.1% ±1.8 pts | 11.5% | −4.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.7% ±1.1 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.1% ±3.1 pts | 29.8% | +4.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.1% ±1.4 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.4% ±2.4 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.1% ±1.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Homer earn?
Half of Homer's 2,552 households earn less than $74,449 a year (±$1,854), against $80,538 in Kenai Peninsula Borough and $92,788 in Alaska. In 2015-2019 it was $75,064 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Homer | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,449 ±$1,854 | $80,538 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $100,337 ±$5,416 | $105,973 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,915 ±$2,916 | $44,190 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.8% ±2.0 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.8% ±6.8 pts | 14.4% | +9.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.1% ±1.6 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±1.0 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6% ±1.8 pts | 89.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Homer?
Owners occupy 66.0% of Homer's occupied homes and renters 34.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $388,400 by its owner (±$20,629). The median renter pays $1,238 a month including utilities, and 40.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Homer | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $388,400 ±$20,629 | $323,200 | +$40,852 |
| Median gross rent | $1,238 ±$58 | $1,184 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.7% ±6.2 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,119 ±$91 | $1,904 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.0% ±2.9 pts | 77.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.0% ±2.9 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Housing units | 3,071 ±134 | 32,836 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.7% ±2.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.1% ±2.3 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% ±0.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.0% ±1.7 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% ±1.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Homer building?
Builders took permits for 81 new housing units in Homer in 2025 (74 in single-family houses), 12.8 per 1,000 residents against 1.2 across Alaska.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Homer work and get to work?
62.1% of Homer's workers drive alone and 11.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 12.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.7%.
| Measure | Homer | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.2% ±2.5 pts | 56.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7% ±3.9 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 62.1% ±3.5 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4% ±2.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 12.3% ±3.1 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.2% ±1.9 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 12.2 min ±1.3 | 20.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Homer?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Homer (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $73,089 (Tract 10) to $90,875 (Tract 9).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Homer) · Census block assignment files
How does Homer compare with other places in Alaska?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Homer is the 4,302nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 10th-most populous of 149 in Alaska.
Homer ranks 47th of 69 places in Alaska with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 10th | 149 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 3rd | 26 |
| Residents per square mile | 13th | 71 |
| Median household income | 47th | 69 |
| Per capita income | 26th | 71 |
| Median home value | 13th | 66 |
| Median gross rent | 34th | 62 |
| Poverty rate | 24th | 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th | 69 |
| Median age | 32nd | 71 |
| Owner-occupied share | 44th | 68 |
| Work from home | 26th | 50 |
| Travel time to work | 47th | 69 |
Homer's figures with every place in Alaska (CSV)
Every place in Alaska, sortable · Compare Homer with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Homer?
6 of the 57 figures for Homer on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Homer are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Homer.