Categories in Homer, Alaska

Auto Parts StoreCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationBoat BuildersFarmingFish ProcessingFuel supplierHorticulture FarmMetal FabricatorMetalworkingOyster SupplierSafety Equipment SupplierSeafood WholesalerWelderWholesale of machineryClothing storesFabric StoreJewelers and watchesInternet Service ProviderRadio BroadcasterAssisted Living FacilityAssociation or OrganizationChurchesCity Government OfficeCounselorDay Care CenterFamily CounselorFederal Government OfficeGarbage Collection ServiceMailing ServiceNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeReligionReligious OrganizationShipping and Mailing ServiceSocial Services OrganizationSocial WorkerState Government OfficeWaste Management ServiceComputer Repair ServiceBuilding Construction ContractorConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesContractorDry Wall ContractorElectricianEngineering Service
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Industries

Business Distribution by Industry in Homer, Alaska

Industry DescriptionNumber of EstablishmentsAverage Age of Business
Other accommodation15725 years
Health and medical14225 years
Restaurants11924 years
Travel and transportation8044 years
Shopping8027 years
Sports and recreation6627 years
Construction of buildings5926 years
Real estate5629 years
Public administration5431 years
Hotels and motels4829 years
Boats4340 years
Tour operators4324 years
Shopping other4027 years
Physicians and surgeons3731 years
Religion3436 years

Homer, Alaska Facts

Area13.9 mi²
Population5,310
Male Population2,612 (49.2%)
Female Population2,698 (50.8%)
Population change (1975 to 2020)+8.4%
Population change (2000 to 2020)+18.0%
Median Age46 years (Male: 46.2, Female: 45.8)
GDP per capita (PPP)$74,732 (2022)
Area Codes907
NeighborhoodsHomer, Downtown Anchorage
Local Time
TimezoneAlaska Daylight Time
Lat & Lng59.64250, -151.54940
Zip Codes99603

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Homer, Alaska Population

Years 1975 to 2030

Data197519902000201520202025*2030*
Population4,8984,2904,4995,2195,3105,9116,595
Population Density353 / mi²309.2 / mi²324.2 / mi²376.1 / mi²382.7 / mi²426 / mi²475.3 / mi²
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Homer, Alaska Population change from 2000 to 2020

Increase of 18% from year 2000 to 2020

LocationChange since 1975Change since 1990Change since 2000
Homer, Alaska+8.4%+23.8%+18%
Alaska
United States
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Homer, Alaska Median Age

Median Age: 46 years

LocationMedian AgeMedian Age (Female)Median Age (Male)
Homer, Alaska46 yrs45.8 yrs46.2 yrs
Alaska34 yrs34.1 yrs33.9 yrs
United States37.4 yrs38.7 yrs36.1 yrs
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)

Homer, Alaska Population Density

Population Density: 383 / mi²

LocationPopulationAreaDensity
Homer, Alaska5,31013.88 sq mi383 / mi²
Alaska600,952665,383.6 sq mi0.9 / mi²
United States321.6 million3,796,740.8 sq mi84.7 / mi²
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Homer, Alaska Historical and Projected Population

Estimated Population from 1810 to 2100

Sources:
  1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
  2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
  3. [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.

Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4

Homer, Alaska Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)

Data19901995200020052010201520202022
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
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x

Homer, Alaska CO2 Emissions

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year

LocationCO2 EmissionsCO2 Emissions Per CapitaCO2 Emissions Intensity
Homer, Alaska63,663 tn11.99 tn4,588.1 tons/mi²
Alaska9,533,511 tn15.86 tn14.3 tons/mi²
United States5,664,619,810 tn17.62 tn1,492 tons/mi²
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Homer, Alaska CO2 Emissions
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year)63,663 tn
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita11.99 tn
2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year)4,588.1 tons/mi²

Natural Hazards Risk

Relative risk out of 10

HazardRisk Level
FloodMedium (4)
EarthquakeMedium (6.9)
LandslideHigh (8)

* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.

Sources:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

DateTimeMagnitudeDistanceDepthLocationLink
4/22/1910:51 AM3.29.4 km46,100 m9km SW of Homer, Alaskausgs.gov
3/26/199:05 PM3.324.3 km48,700 m17km NE of Anchor Point, Alaskausgs.gov
12/22/1812:15 AM3.225.8 km32,299 m25km S of Homer, Alaskausgs.gov
5/4/183:24 PM329.1 km49,400 m12km NNE of Anchor Point, Alaskausgs.gov
12/24/1711:21 AM3.923.1 km45,400 m23km SSE of Homer, Alaskausgs.gov
8/30/1710:23 PM335.7 km51,600 mKenai Peninsula, Alaskausgs.gov
8/30/1710:23 PM335.7 km51,600 m26km NE of Anchor Point, Alaskausgs.gov
11/21/162:56 PM327.4 km48,700 m10km NNE of Anchor Point, Alaskausgs.gov
10/14/1612:59 PM422 km62,900 m4km NE of Anchor Point, Alaskausgs.gov
5/16/167:40 PM3.140.9 km58,200 m30km NNE of Anchor Point, Alaskausgs.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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