Categories in Homer, Alaska
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Homer, Alaska
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 157 | 25 years |
| Health and medical | 142 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 119 | 24 years |
| Travel and transportation | 80 | 44 years |
| Shopping | 80 | 27 years |
| Sports and recreation | 66 | 27 years |
| Construction of buildings | 59 | 26 years |
| Real estate | 56 | 29 years |
| Public administration | 54 | 31 years |
| Hotels and motels | 48 | 29 years |
| Boats | 43 | 40 years |
| Tour operators | 43 | 24 years |
| Shopping other | 40 | 27 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 37 | 31 years |
| Religion | 34 | 36 years |
Homer, Alaska Facts
| Area | 13.9 mi² |
| Population | 5,310 |
| Male Population | 2,612 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 2,698 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +8.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +18.0% |
| Median Age | 46 years (Male: 46.2, Female: 45.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $74,732 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 907 |
| Neighborhoods | Homer, Downtown Anchorage |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Alaska Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 59.64250, -151.54940 |
| Zip Codes | 99603 |
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Homer, Alaska Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,898 | 4,290 | 4,499 | 5,219 | 5,310 | 5,911 | 6,595 |
| Population Density | 353 / mi² | 309.2 / mi² | 324.2 / mi² | 376.1 / mi² | 382.7 / mi² | 426 / mi² | 475.3 / mi² |
Homer, Alaska Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 18% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer, Alaska | +8.4% | +23.8% | +18% |
| Alaska | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Homer, Alaska Median Age
Median Age: 46 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer, Alaska | 46 yrs | 45.8 yrs | 46.2 yrs |
| Alaska | 34 yrs | 34.1 yrs | 33.9 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Homer, Alaska Population Density
Population Density: 383 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer, Alaska | 5,310 | 13.88 sq mi | 383 / mi² |
| Alaska | 600,952 | 665,383.6 sq mi | 0.9 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Homer, Alaska Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1810 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Homer, Alaska
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Homer, Alaska Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $71,499 | $68,436 | $86,917 | $87,157 | $85,765 | $80,949 | $84,264 | $74,732 |
| Total GDP | $11.4M | $12M | $15.8M | $16.8M | $17.6M | $17.2M | $18.2M | $16.9M |
Homer, Alaska CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer, Alaska | 63,663 tn | 11.99 tn | 4,588.1 tons/mi² |
| Alaska | 9,533,511 tn | 15.86 tn | 14.3 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 63,663 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.99 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 4,588.1 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.9) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/22/19 | 10:51 AM | 3.2 | 9.4 km | 46,100 m | 9km SW of Homer, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/19 | 9:05 PM | 3.3 | 24.3 km | 48,700 m | 17km NE of Anchor Point, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 12/22/18 | 12:15 AM | 3.2 | 25.8 km | 32,299 m | 25km S of Homer, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/18 | 3:24 PM | 3 | 29.1 km | 49,400 m | 12km NNE of Anchor Point, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 12/24/17 | 11:21 AM | 3.9 | 23.1 km | 45,400 m | 23km SSE of Homer, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 8/30/17 | 10:23 PM | 3 | 35.7 km | 51,600 m | Kenai Peninsula, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 8/30/17 | 10:23 PM | 3 | 35.7 km | 51,600 m | 26km NE of Anchor Point, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 11/21/16 | 2:56 PM | 3 | 27.4 km | 48,700 m | 10km NNE of Anchor Point, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 10/14/16 | 12:59 PM | 4 | 22 km | 62,900 m | 4km NE of Anchor Point, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/16 | 7:40 PM | 3.1 | 40.9 km | 58,200 m | 30km NNE of Anchor Point, Alaska | usgs.gov |
Homer, Alaska
Homer is a city located in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. According to the 2010 Census, the population is 5,003. Long known as The "Halibut Fishing Capital of the World." Homer is also nicknamed "the end of the road," and more r..
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