Kachemak, AK, is a small rural community with a population of 637. Located at the southern end of Kachemak Bay, it has a population density of 298.31 people per square mile compared to 93.29 people per square mile in the US as a whole. Kachemak is home to many popular businesses such as Homer Brewing Company, Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center, and Mariner Theater. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing, camping, hiking, and kayaking in Kachemak Bay State Park. Local organizations such as Kachemak Bay Research Reserve and Homer Community Food Pantry provide services to residents. The annual Homer Halibut Derby is a popular local sporting event that draws anglers from around the world each August.
The population in Kachemak is 637. There are 385 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Kachemak is 39.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Kachemak is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Kachemak
- 52.0% are married
- 17.6% are divorced
- 17.5% are married with children
- 11.0% have children, but are single
Race in Kachemak
- 86.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 2.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 9.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander