Homer, AK is a small town located in the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska with a population of 5,531 people. The quaint city offers plenty of outdoor activities throughout the year such as fishing, hiking, kayaking and beachcombing along with wildlife viewing. There is also an abundance of local businesses to explore including Spenard Builders Supply, K-Bay Caffe and Homer Brewing Company. For entertainment there are several cultural programs such as the Pratt Museum and many local events to participate in such as the annual Homer Halibut Fishing Derby or the Gull Island Race. Additionally, Homer is home to several demographic organizations including The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies and the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve. Finally sports fans can enjoy local baseball games at Homer High School or cheer on their favorite team at one of the many sports pubs in town.
The population in Homer is 5,531. There are 401 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Homer is 39.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Homer is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Homer
- 48.4% are married
- 14.0% are divorced
- 27.3% are married with children
- 14.9% have children, but are single
Race in Homer
- 82.2% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 4.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander