Homer, AK Demographics

A map of Homer's Population by Race

Homer, Alaska has an estimated population of 5,877, an increase from the 5,522 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.8% White, 9.2% Multiracial, 6.8% Hispanic, 6.7% Native American/Other, 2.3% Asian, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Homer, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Homer has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alaska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Homer, that probability was 32.5% in 2020 and 42.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Homer is ranked the 22nd most populous place in Alaska, out of 355 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Homer was ranked the 22nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Homer's White Population

4,394 residents of Homer, or 74.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Homer is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Homer ranks 61st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homer's White population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Homer's population has decreased from 81.5% to 74.8%.

Homer is more White than neighboring Nikolaevsk (71.8% White), and Seldovia Village (56.8% White). Homer is less White than neighboring Diamond Ridge (86.7% White), Kachemak (86.3% White), and Anchor Point (84.3% White).

Homer's Black Population

19 residents of Homer, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Homer is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Homer ranks 85th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homer's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.7%. Black residents' share of Homer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Homer is more Black than neighboring Diamond Ridge (0.2% Black), Kachemak (0% Black), Nikolaevsk (0% Black), Seldovia Village (0% Black), and Anchor Point (0% Black).

Homer's Asian Population

134 residents of Homer, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Homer is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Homer ranks 99th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homer's Asian population has grown by an estimated 112.7%. Asian residents' share of Homer's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.3%.

Homer is more Asian than neighboring Diamond Ridge (1.8% Asian), Kachemak (1.7% Asian), and Anchor Point (1.6% Asian). Homer is less Asian than neighboring Nikolaevsk (4.5% Asian).

Homer's Hispanic Population

399 residents of Homer, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Homer is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Homer ranks 104th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homer's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 80.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Homer's population has increased from 4.0% to 6.8%.

Homer is more Hispanic than neighboring Diamond Ridge (2.7% Hispanic), Kachemak (0.9% Hispanic), Nikolaevsk (4.9% Hispanic), Seldovia Village (4.2% Hispanic), and Anchor Point (4.1% Hispanic).

Homer's Native American/Other Population

392 residents of Homer, or 6.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Homer is lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Homer ranks 289th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homer's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 47.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Homer's population has increased from 4.8% to 6.7%.

Homer is more Native American/Other than neighboring Diamond Ridge (3.9% Native American/Other), Kachemak (2.1% Native American/Other), and Anchor Point (3.2% Native American/Other). Homer is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nikolaevsk (6.9% Native American/Other), and Seldovia Village (20.2% Native American/Other).

Homer's Multiracial Population

539 residents of Homer, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Homer is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Homer ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homer's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Homer's population has increased from 8.0% to 9.2%.

Homer is more Multiracial than neighboring Diamond Ridge (4.7% Multiracial), Kachemak (8.9% Multiracial), and Anchor Point (6.9% Multiracial). Homer is less Multiracial than neighboring Nikolaevsk (11.8% Multiracial), and Seldovia Village (16.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.