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Homer Overview

5,623
TOTAL POPULATION
2,880
MALE POPULATION
2,743
FEMALE POPULATION
104.99
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.24
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$42,604
PER CAPITA INCOME
$96,923
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$69,757
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
65.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,978
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,854
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Homer Zip Codes

Homer Area Codes

Race in Homer

The most populous races in Homer are White / Caucasian (4,523 | 80.4%), Two or more Races (487 | 8.7%), and Native / Alaskan (431 | 7.7%).
Race in Homer
Race# Population% Population
Asian961.7%
Black / African American130.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific250.4%
Hispanic or Latino3155.6%
Native / Alaskan4317.7%
White / Caucasian4,52380.4%
Two or more Races4878.7%
Some other Race480.9%
Total5,623100.0%

Ancestry in Homer

The most populous ancestries reported in Homer are German (1,102 | 19.6%), English (829 | 14.7%), Irish (778 | 13.8%), European (263 | 4.7%), and Scottish (248 | 4.4%), together accounting for 57.3% of all Homer residents.
Ancestry in Homer
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan30.1%
Alaska Native1332.4%
Alaskan Athabascan1021.8%
Aleut1472.6%
American1783.2%
Apache40.1%
Arab10.0%
Australian110.2%
Austrian390.7%
Belgian30.1%
Bhutanese330.6%
Blackfeet60.1%
Bolivian30.1%
Brazilian30.1%
British290.5%
Burmese20.0%
Canadian30.1%
Central American100.2%
Cherokee1001.8%
Chinese110.2%
Chippewa40.1%
Choctaw80.1%
Comanche40.1%
Croatian10.0%
Cuban160.3%
Czech290.5%
Czechoslovakian30.1%
Danish731.3%
Dutch1232.2%
Eastern European230.4%
English82914.7%
European2634.7%
Finnish160.3%
French1071.9%
French Canadian931.7%
German1,10219.6%
Ghanaian10.0%
Greek260.5%
Honduran100.2%
Hungarian40.1%
Icelander40.1%
Indian (Asian)30.1%
Inupiat410.7%
Iranian40.1%
Irish77813.8%
Iroquois20.0%
Italian1542.7%
Jamaican10.0%
Korean711.3%
Latvian70.1%
Lebanese10.0%
Lithuanian210.4%
Luxembourger20.0%
Mexican901.6%
Native Hawaiian40.1%
Northern European380.7%
Norwegian1753.1%
Pakistani120.2%
Peruvian40.1%
Polish1733.1%
Portuguese100.2%
Pueblo10.0%
Puerto Rican30.1%
Russian1081.9%
Samoan40.1%
Scandinavian831.5%
Scotch-Irish1162.1%
Scottish2484.4%
Sioux120.2%
Slovak50.1%
Slovene40.1%
South American70.1%
Spaniard100.2%
Spanish691.2%
Subsaharan African30.1%
Swedish1592.8%
Swiss440.8%
Thai40.1%
Tlingit-Haida100.2%
Tsimshian10.0%
Ukrainian110.2%
Welsh621.1%
Yugoslavian90.2%
Yup'ik1011.8%
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Immigrants in Homer

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Homer came from Asia (86 | 1.5%), Europe (64 | 1.1%), South Eastern Asia (61 | 1.1%), Philippines (49 | 0.9%), and Canada (43 | 0.8%), together accounting for 5.4% of all Homer residents.
Immigrants in Homer
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan70.1%
Africa50.1%
Asia861.5%
Australia210.4%
Bolivia30.1%
Brazil130.2%
Canada430.8%
Caribbean10.0%
Central America50.1%
Eastern Africa40.1%
Eastern Asia130.2%
Eastern Europe40.1%
England30.1%
Ethiopia40.1%
Europe641.1%
Germany210.4%
Ghana10.0%
Honduras30.1%
India50.1%
Ireland130.2%
Jamaica10.0%
Japan130.2%
Latin America250.4%
Latvia40.1%
Mexico20.0%
Netherlands40.1%
Northern Europe230.4%
Norway30.1%
Oceania270.5%
Peru30.1%
Philippines490.9%
Scotland40.1%
South America190.3%
South Central Asia120.2%
South Eastern Asia611.1%
Switzerland120.2%
Thailand120.2%
Western Africa10.0%
Western Europe370.7%
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Sex and Age in Homer

Sex and Age in Homer

The most populous age groups in Homer are 35 to 39 Years (280 | 9.7%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (255 | 9.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Homer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years123 (4.3%)137 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Years100 (3.5%)182 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Years240 (8.3%)107 (3.9%)
15 to 19 Years183 (6.4%)159 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years214 (7.4%)106 (3.9%)
25 to 29 Years182 (6.3%)130 (4.7%)
30 to 34 Years193 (6.7%)232 (8.5%)
35 to 39 Years280 (9.7%)203 (7.4%)
40 to 44 Years150 (5.2%)129 (4.7%)
45 to 49 Years111 (3.8%)120 (4.4%)
50 to 54 Years141 (4.9%)143 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years173 (6.0%)194 (7.1%)
60 to 64 Years186 (6.5%)255 (9.3%)
65 to 69 Years171 (5.9%)215 (7.8%)
70 to 74 Years223 (7.7%)208 (7.6%)
75 to 79 Years104 (3.6%)74 (2.7%)
80 to 84 Years64 (2.2%)45 (1.6%)
85 Years and over42 (1.5%)104 (3.8%)
Total2,880 (100.0%)2,743 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Homer

Median Family Size in Homer

The median family size in Homer is 2.97 persons per family, with single male/father families (92 | 6.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.42 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (1,008 | 75.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.92 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Homer
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,008 (75.8%)2.92
Single Male/Father92 (6.9%)3.42
Single Female/Mother230 (17.3%)3.02
Total Families1,330 (100.0%)2.97

Median Household Size in Homer

The median household size in Homer is 2.33 persons per household, with single male/father households (92 | 3.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.18 persons per household. non-family households (1,022 | 43.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Homer
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,008 (42.9%)2.96
Single Male/Father92 (3.9%)4.18
Single Female/Mother230 (9.8%)3.39
Non-family1,022 (43.4%)1.30
Total Households2,352 (100.0%)2.33

Household Size by Marriage Status in Homer

Out of a total of 2,352 households in Homer, 1,330 (56.6%) are family households, while 1,022 (43.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 757, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 852.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Homer
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-852 (36.2%)
2-Person Households757 (32.2%)150 (6.4%)
3-Person Households296 (12.6%)12 (0.5%)
4-Person Households149 (6.3%)4 (0.2%)
5-Person Households74 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households44 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households10 (0.4%)4 (0.2%)
Total1,330 (56.6%)1,022 (43.4%)

Female Fertility in Homer

Fertility by Age in Homer

Average fertility rate in Homer is 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Homer
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years28 (71.8%)60.0
35 to 50 years11 (28.2%)22.0
Total39 (100.0%)35.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Homer

38.5% of women with births (39) in Homer are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 75.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 27.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Homer
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years7 (25.0%)21 (75.0%)
35 to 50 years8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
Total15 (38.5%)24 (61.5%)

Fertility by Education in Homer

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Homer
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School4 (10.3%)25.0
High School Diploma17 (43.6%)71.0
College or Associate's Degree5 (12.8%)13.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree13 (33.3%)79.0
Total39 (100.0%)35.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Homer

61.5% of women with births in Homer are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Homer
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (38.5%)24 (61.5%)

Income in Homer

Income Overview in Homer

Per Capita Income in Homer is $42,604, while median incomes of families and households are $96,923 and $69,757 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,623$42,604
Median Family Income1,330$96,923
Mean Family Income1,330$117,229
Median Household Income2,352$69,757
Mean Household Income2,352$96,879
Income Deficit1,330$10,978
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,62334.76%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,62365.24¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,6230.45

Earnings by Sex in Homer

Average Earnings in Homer are $40,595, $48,311 for men and $31,520 for women, a difference of 34.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Homer
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,740 (55.5%)$48,311
Female1,393 (44.5%)$31,520
Total3,133 (100.0%)$40,595

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Homer

The most common earnings brackets in Homer are $100,000+ for men (300 | 17.2%) and $2,499 or less for women (113 | 8.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Homer
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less48 (2.8%)113 (8.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99943 (2.5%)65 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49929 (1.7%)59 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99943 (2.5%)54 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49949 (2.8%)49 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99931 (1.8%)65 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49958 (3.3%)62 (4.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99955 (3.2%)28 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49944 (2.5%)24 (1.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99942 (2.4%)48 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999101 (5.8%)107 (7.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99984 (4.8%)71 (5.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999117 (6.7%)48 (3.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99977 (4.4%)107 (7.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99974 (4.3%)111 (8.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99953 (3.0%)39 (2.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999248 (14.2%)98 (7.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99992 (5.3%)66 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999152 (8.7%)99 (7.1%)
$100,000+300 (17.2%)80 (5.7%)
Total1,740 (100.0%)1,393 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Homer

Average earnings in Homer are $55,586 for men and $35,042 for women, a difference of 37.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $67,250, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $41,563. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $48,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $26,806.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Homer
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$41,563$0
High School Diploma$42,188$26,806
College or Associate's Degree$52,917$27,353
Bachelor's Degree$56,101$40,778
Graduate Degree$67,250$48,750
Total$55,586$35,042

Family Income in Homer

Family Income Brackets in Homer

According to the Homer family income data, there are 340 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 15 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Homer
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000453.4%
$10,000 to $14,999151.1%
$15,000 to $24,999473.5%
$25,000 to $34,999705.3%
$35,000 to $49,99914510.9%
$50,000 to $74,99918013.5%
$75,000 to $99,99918814.1%
$100,000 to $149,99934025.6%
$150,000 to $199,99915411.6%
$200,000+14811.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Homer

4-person families (136 | 10.2%) account for the highest median family income in Homer with $118,750 per family, while 2-person families (853 | 64.1%) have the highest median income of $46,386 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Homer
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families853 (64.1%)$92,772
3-Person Families227 (17.1%)$115,156
4-Person Families136 (10.2%)$118,750
5-Person Families74 (5.6%)$110,625
6-Person Families37 (2.8%)$81,563
7+ Person Families3 (0.2%)$0
Total1,330 (100.0%)$96,923

Family Income by Number of Earners in Homer

The median family income in Homer is $96,923, with families comprising 3+ earners (110) having the highest median family income of $129,500, while families with 1 earner (434) have the lowest median family income of $66,500, accounting for 8.3% and 32.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Homer
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners283 (21.3%)$70,250
1 Earner434 (32.6%)$66,500
2 Earners503 (37.8%)$117,396
3+ Earners110 (8.3%)$129,500
Total1,330 (100.0%)$96,923

Household Income in Homer

Household Income Brackets in Homer

With 546 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Homer, accounting for 23.2% of all households. In contrast, only 73 households (3.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Homer
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001064.5%
$10,000 to $14,999733.1%
$15,000 to $24,9991657.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991466.2%
$35,000 to $49,9992339.9%
$50,000 to $74,99954623.2%
$75,000 to $99,99928912.3%
$100,000 to $149,99941417.6%
$150,000 to $199,9991888.0%
$200,000+1938.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Homer

The median household income in Homer is $69,757, with the highest median household income of $80,804 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 801 households (34.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $56,250, with 84 households (3.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Homer
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years84 (3.6%)$56,250
25 to 44 Years705 (30.0%)$69,232
45 to 64 Years801 (34.1%)$80,804
65+ Years762 (32.4%)$67,188
Total2,352 (100.0%)$69,757

Poverty in Homer

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Homer

With 10.8% poverty level for males and 14.7% for females among the residents of Homer, under 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 60 males (48.8%) and 18 females (37.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Homer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years60 (48.8%)33 (24.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)8 (19.5%)
6 to 11 Years29 (17.6%)32 (18.2%)
12 to 14 Years37 (23.7%)15 (22.7%)
15 Years5 (33.3%)18 (37.5%)
16 and 17 Years7 (10.9%)8 (17.8%)
18 to 24 Years6 (2.1%)19 (13.8%)
25 to 34 Years52 (13.9%)87 (24.4%)
35 to 44 Years22 (5.1%)54 (16.3%)
45 to 54 Years14 (5.6%)38 (14.6%)
55 to 64 Years37 (10.4%)41 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years24 (6.1%)23 (5.5%)
75 Years and over12 (5.9%)16 (8.0%)
Total305 (10.8%)392 (14.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Homer

According to the poverty statistics in Homer, males aged 5 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 94.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Homer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years63 (51.2%)104 (75.9%)
5 Years15 (100.0%)33 (80.5%)
6 to 11 Years136 (82.4%)144 (81.8%)
12 to 14 Years119 (76.3%)51 (77.3%)
15 Years10 (66.7%)30 (62.5%)
16 and 17 Years57 (89.1%)37 (82.2%)
18 to 24 Years282 (97.9%)119 (86.2%)
25 to 34 Years322 (86.1%)269 (75.6%)
35 to 44 Years408 (94.9%)278 (83.7%)
45 to 54 Years237 (94.4%)223 (85.4%)
55 to 64 Years320 (89.6%)407 (90.8%)
65 to 74 Years366 (93.9%)392 (94.5%)
75 Years and over191 (94.1%)184 (92.0%)
Total2,526 (89.2%)2,271 (85.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Homer

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Homer show that 3.7% or 37 of the total 1,008 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 6.4%, comprising of 11 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 22 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Homer
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children737 (97.1%)22 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children160 (93.6%)11 (6.4%)
3 or 4 Children74 (94.9%)4 (5.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total971 (96.3%)37 (3.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Homer

According to the poverty data in Homer, 14.1% or 13 single-father households and 22.2% or 51 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (62.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 households (27.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Homer
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)10 (12.8%)
1 or 2 Children8 (17.4%)37 (27.4%)
3 or 4 Children5 (62.5%)4 (23.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (14.1%)51 (22.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Homer

The poverty data for Homer shows that 37 of the married-couple family households (3.7%) and 64 of the single-parent households (19.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (6.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (36.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Homer
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children22 (2.9%)10 (8.6%)
1 or 2 Children11 (6.4%)45 (24.9%)
3 or 4 Children4 (5.1%)9 (36.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total37 (3.7%)64 (19.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Homer

Employment by Class of Employer in Homer

Among the 2,537 employed individuals in Homer, private company employees (1,250 | 49.3%), self-employed (not incorporated) (355 | 14.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (263 | 10.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Homer
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,25049.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1495.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)35514.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations26310.4%
Local Government Employees2419.5%
State Government Employees1465.8%
Federal Government Employees1265.0%
Unpaid Family Workers70.3%
Total2,537100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Homer

According to the labor force statistics for Homer, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,671), 61.1% or 2,854 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.0% or 257 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 85.0% or 438 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.8% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Homer
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years122 (43.7%)3 (2.8%)
20 to 24 Years249 (77.8%)4 (1.7%)
25 to 29 Years255 (81.7%)12 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years354 (83.3%)45 (12.8%)
35 to 44 Years639 (83.9%)127 (19.9%)
45 to 54 Years438 (85.0%)21 (4.8%)
55 to 59 Years239 (65.1%)8 (3.3%)
60 to 64 Years275 (62.4%)4 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years250 (30.6%)22 (8.8%)
75 Years and over31 (7.2%)8 (25.8%)
Total2,854 (61.1%)257 (9.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Homer

According to labor force statistics for Homer, 78.0% of individuals (2,201) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,822) are in the labor force, with 9.8% or 216 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.1% or 918 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.4% or 9 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Homer
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School67 (51.5%)17 (13.4%)
High School Diploma458 (68.1%)84 (12.5%)
College / Associate Degree757 (79.4%)55 (5.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher918 (86.1%)123 (11.5%)
Total2,201 (78.0%)277 (9.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Homer

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Homer are Management (291 | 11.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (273 | 10.8%), Community & Social Service (263 | 10.4%), Health Technologists (203 | 8.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (183 | 7.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Homer

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Homer, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (93.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (80.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (87.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Homer
OccupationMaleFemale
Management193 (66.3%)98 (33.7%)
Business & Financial15 (31.2%)33 (68.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science88 (80.7%)21 (19.3%)
Computers & Mathematics10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering45 (93.8%)3 (6.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science33 (64.7%)18 (35.3%)
Community & Social Service 92 (35.0%)171 (65.0%)
Education, Arts & Media16 (36.4%)28 (63.6%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library72 (39.3%)111 (60.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment4 (12.5%)28 (87.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating81 (29.7%)192 (70.3%)
Health Technologists62 (30.5%)141 (69.5%)
Total (Category)469 (47.7%)515 (52.3%)
Total (Overall)1,344 (53.1%)1,189 (46.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Homer are Food Preparation & Serving (183 | 7.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (103 | 4.1%), Healthcare Support (73 | 2.9%), Personal Care & Service (48 | 1.9%), and Security & Protection (38 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Homer

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Homer, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (85.0%), Security & Protection (76.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.3%), Personal Care & Service (81.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (56.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Homer
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support10 (13.7%)63 (86.3%)
Security & Protection29 (76.3%)9 (23.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention12 (66.7%)6 (33.3%)
Law Enforcement17 (85.0%)3 (15.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving94 (51.4%)89 (48.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance45 (43.7%)58 (56.3%)
Personal Care & Service9 (18.8%)39 (81.2%)
Total (Category)187 (42.0%)258 (58.0%)
Total (Overall)1,344 (53.1%)1,189 (46.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Homer are Office & Administration (287 | 11.3%), and Sales & Related (218 | 8.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Homer

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Homer
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related105 (48.2%)113 (51.8%)
Office & Administration67 (23.3%)220 (76.7%)
Total (Category)172 (34.1%)333 (65.9%)
Total (Overall)1,344 (53.1%)1,189 (46.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Homer are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (108 | 4.3%), Construction & Extraction (97 | 3.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (72 | 2.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Homer

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Homer
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry94 (87.0%)14 (13.0%)
Construction & Extraction94 (96.9%)3 (3.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)260 (93.9%)17 (6.1%)
Total (Overall)1,344 (53.1%)1,189 (46.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Homer are Transportation (125 | 4.9%), Production (110 | 4.3%), and Material Moving (87 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Homer

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Homer
OccupationMaleFemale
Production92 (83.6%)18 (16.4%)
Transportation87 (69.6%)38 (30.4%)
Material Moving77 (88.5%)10 (11.5%)
Total (Category)256 (79.5%)66 (20.5%)
Total (Overall)1,344 (53.1%)1,189 (46.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Homer

Employment Industries in Homer

The major employment industries in Homer include Health Care & Social Assistance (421 | 16.6%), Retail Trade (353 | 13.9%), Educational Services (223 | 8.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (222 | 8.8%), and Transportation & Warehousing (191 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Homer

Employment Industries by Sex in Homer

The Homer industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Construction (91.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (71.0%), Educational Services (65.5%), and Finance & Insurance (62.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Homer
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting95 (79.8%)24 (20.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction131 (91.6%)12 (8.4%)
Manufacturing85 (74.6%)29 (25.4%)
Wholesale Trade27 (75.0%)9 (25.0%)
Retail Trade195 (55.2%)158 (44.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing124 (64.9%)67 (35.1%)
Utilities35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information23 (53.5%)20 (46.5%)
Finance & Insurance16 (37.2%)27 (62.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing24 (60.0%)16 (40.0%)
Professional & Scientific50 (46.7%)57 (53.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support61 (84.7%)11 (15.3%)
Educational Services77 (34.5%)146 (65.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance122 (29.0%)299 (71.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation28 (41.2%)40 (58.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services103 (46.4%)119 (53.6%)
Public Administration72 (46.8%)82 (53.2%)
Total1,344 (53.1%)1,189 (46.9%)

Education in Homer

School Enrollment in Homer

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,178 students in Homer are middle school (286 | 24.3%), college / undergraduate (256 | 21.7%), and high school (255 | 21.6%).
School Enrollment in Homer
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool524.4%
Kindergarten433.6%
Elementary School22819.4%
Middle School28624.3%
High School25521.6%
College / Undergraduate25621.7%
Graduate / Professional584.9%
Total1,178100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Homer

Out of a total of 1,178 students who are enrolled in schools in Homer, 286 (24.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 892 (75.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 20 (57.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 148 (86.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Homer
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds15 (42.9%)20 (57.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old209 (82.3%)45 (17.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds290 (83.6%)57 (16.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds148 (86.1%)24 (14.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds65 (57.5%)48 (42.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds56 (84.9%)10 (15.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds49 (45.4%)59 (54.6%)
35 Years and over60 (72.3%)23 (27.7%)
Total892 (75.7%)286 (24.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Homer

Education (278 | 15.3%), science & technology (226 | 12.4%), bio, nature & agricultural (205 | 11.3%), arts & humanities (203 | 11.2%), and social sciences (174 | 9.6%) are the most common fields of study among 1,821 individuals in Homer who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Homer
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics382.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural20511.3%
Physical & Health Sciences814.4%
Psychology744.1%
Social Sciences1749.6%
Engineering864.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies221.2%
Science & Technology22612.4%
Business1588.7%
Education27815.3%
Literature & Languages854.7%
Liberal Arts & History935.1%
Visual & Performing Arts784.3%
Communications201.1%
Arts & Humanities20311.2%
Total1,821100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Homer

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Homer

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Homer are males with 2 vehicles (519, accounting for 38.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (451, making up 45.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Homer
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle27 (2.0%)22 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle333 (24.5%)319 (27.9%)
2 Vehicles519 (38.2%)451 (39.4%)
3 Vehicles368 (27.1%)275 (24.0%)
4 Vehicles57 (4.2%)44 (3.8%)
5 or more Vehicles54 (4.0%)33 (2.9%)
Total1,358 (100.0%)1,144 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Homer

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Homer are 5 to 9 minutes (764 commuters, 34.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (501 commuters, 22.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (346 commuters, 15.4%).
Commute Time in Homer
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes29713.2%
5 to 9 Minutes76434.1%
10 to 14 Minutes50122.3%
15 to 19 Minutes34615.4%
20 to 24 Minutes1587.0%
25 to 29 Minutes200.9%
30 to 34 Minutes371.7%
35 to 39 Minutes90.4%
40 to 44 Minutes70.3%
45 to 59 Minutes291.3%
60 to 89 Minutes361.6%
90 or more Minutes391.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Homer

The most common commute times in Homer are 5 to 9 minutes (384 commuters, 30.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (380 commuters, 37.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Homer
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes139 (11.2%)158 (15.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes384 (30.9%)380 (37.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes285 (23.0%)216 (21.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes253 (20.4%)93 (9.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes82 (6.6%)76 (7.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes19 (1.5%)1 (0.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes11 (0.9%)26 (2.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)9 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (0.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes16 (1.3%)13 (1.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes17 (1.4%)19 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes35 (2.8%)4 (0.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Homer

The most frequent times of departure to work in Homer are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (240, 19.3%) for males and 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (184, 18.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Homer
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM70 (5.6%)25 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM46 (3.7%)8 (0.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM53 (4.3%)29 (2.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM27 (2.2%)21 (2.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM83 (6.7%)64 (6.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM132 (10.6%)100 (10.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM240 (19.3%)123 (12.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM133 (10.7%)138 (13.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM100 (8.1%)184 (18.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM117 (9.4%)121 (12.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM17 (1.4%)83 (8.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM31 (2.5%)28 (2.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM136 (11.0%)33 (3.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM56 (4.5%)45 (4.5%)
Total1,241 (100.0%)1,002 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Homer

Occupancy by Ownership in Homer

Of the total 2,352 dwellings in Homer, owner-occupied units account for 1,608 (68.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 744 (31.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Homer
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,60868.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units74431.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,352100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Homer

Occupancy by Household Size in Homer
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household85236.2%
2-Person Household90738.6%
3-Person Household30813.1%
4+ Person Household28512.1%
Total Housing Units2,352100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Homer

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Homer
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household523 (61.4%)329 (38.6%)
2-Person Household684 (75.4%)223 (24.6%)
3-Person Household183 (59.4%)125 (40.6%)
4+ Person Household218 (76.5%)67 (23.5%)
Total Housing Units1,608 (68.4%)744 (31.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Homer

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Homer
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School32 (39.0%)50 (61.0%)
High School Diploma202 (50.5%)198 (49.5%)
College/Associate Degree589 (65.4%)311 (34.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher785 (80.9%)185 (19.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Homer

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Homer
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years37015.7%
35 to 44 Years41917.8%
45 to 54 Years31813.5%
55 to 64 Years48320.5%
65 to 74 Years51722.0%
75 to 84 Years1747.4%
85 Years and Over713.0%
Total2,352100.0%

Housing Finances in Homer

Median Income by Occupancy in Homer

Median Income by Occupancy in Homer
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,608 (68.4%)$86,125
Renter-Occupied744 (31.6%)$45,179
Average2,352 (100.0%)$69,757

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Homer

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Homer
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00033 (2.1%)37 (5.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99912 (0.7%)23 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99923 (1.4%)50 (6.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99926 (1.6%)86 (11.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99920 (1.2%)33 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99964 (4.0%)81 (10.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999151 (9.4%)82 (11.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999372 (23.1%)174 (23.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999227 (14.1%)62 (8.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999359 (22.3%)56 (7.5%)
$150,000 or more321 (20.0%)60 (8.1%)
Total1,608 (100.0%)744 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Homer

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Homer
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30085 (5.3%)10 (1.3%)
$300 to $499148 (9.2%)51 (6.9%)
$500 to $799272 (16.9%)73 (9.8%)
$800 to $999125 (7.8%)111 (14.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499219 (13.6%)249 (33.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999325 (20.2%)145 (19.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499234 (14.5%)27 (3.6%)
$2,500 to $2,999102 (6.3%)16 (2.1%)
$3,000 or more98 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,608 (100.0%)744 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Homer

Housing Structures in Homer

Housing Structures in Homer
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,73373.7%
Single Unit, Attached301.3%
2 Unit Apartments1064.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2159.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1275.4%
10 or more Apartments672.9%
Mobile Home / Other743.2%
Total2,352100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Homer

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Homer
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,453 (83.8%)280 (16.2%)
Single Unit, Attached18 (60.0%)12 (40.0%)
2 Unit Apartments37 (34.9%)69 (65.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments19 (8.8%)196 (91.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8 (6.3%)119 (93.7%)
10 or more Apartments30 (44.8%)37 (55.2%)
Mobile Home / Other43 (58.1%)31 (41.9%)
Total1,608 (68.4%)744 (31.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Homer

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Homer
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room20 (1.2%)82 (11.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms156 (9.7%)303 (40.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms681 (42.3%)277 (37.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms384 (23.9%)64 (8.6%)
8 or more Rooms367 (22.8%)18 (2.4%)
Total1,608 (100.0%)744 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Homer

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Homer
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,014 (63.1%)293 (39.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas35 (2.2%)55 (7.4%)
Electricity54 (3.4%)165 (22.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene419 (26.1%)206 (27.7%)
Coal or Coke3 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels83 (5.2%)25 (3.4%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,608 (100.0%)744 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Homer

Household Vehicle Usage in Homer
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle33 (2.1%)101 (13.6%)
1 Vehicle477 (29.7%)373 (50.1%)
2 Vehicles667 (41.5%)186 (25.0%)
3 or more Vehicles431 (26.8%)84 (11.3%)
Total1,608 (100.0%)744 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Homer

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Homer

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units659949
Median Property Value$371,500$340,300
Median Household Income$77,813$212
Monthly Housing Costs$632$98
Real Estate Taxes$2,231$50

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Homer

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Homer
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00031 (4.7%)8 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99928 (4.3%)9 (0.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999194 (29.4%)326 (34.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999226 (34.3%)463 (48.8%)
$500,000 to $749,999145 (22.0%)97 (10.2%)
$750,000 to $999,99925 (3.8%)22 (2.3%)
$1,000,000 or more10 (1.5%)24 (2.5%)
Total659 (100.0%)949 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Homer

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Homer
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00020 (3.0%)4 (0.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99952 (7.9%)25 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99945 (6.8%)17 (1.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99991 (13.8%)19 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999117 (17.7%)60 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999101 (15.3%)255 (26.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999124 (18.8%)126 (13.3%)
$150,000 or more109 (16.5%)235 (24.8%)
Total659 (100.0%)949 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Homer

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Homer
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x115 (17.4%)94,940 (10,004.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x110 (16.7%)166 (17.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x95 (14.4%)207 (21.8%)
4.0x or more339 (51.4%)172 (18.1%)
Total659 (100.0%)949 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Homer

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Homer
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800116 (17.6%)9 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,499109 (16.5%)68 (7.2%)
$800 to $1,499346 (52.5%)99 (10.4%)
Total659 (100.0%)949 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Homer

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Homer

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Homer
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years294 (93.0%)22 (7.0%)
6 to 18 Years810 (98.4%)13 (1.6%)
19 to 25 Years340 (77.1%)101 (22.9%)
26 to 34 Years467 (72.1%)181 (27.9%)
35 to 44 Years680 (90.4%)72 (9.6%)
45 to 54 Years466 (91.0%)46 (9.0%)
55 to 64 Years685 (85.1%)120 (14.9%)
65 to 74 Years805 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older400 (99.3%)3 (0.7%)
Total4,947 (89.9%)558 (10.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Homer

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Homer
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born294 (93.0%)22 (7.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen810 (98.4%)13 (1.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen340 (77.1%)101 (22.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Homer

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Homer
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000543 (92.5%)44 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999667 (89.5%)78 (10.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999901 (86.8%)137 (13.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999599 (88.3%)79 (11.7%)
$100,000 and over2,162 (91.6%)199 (8.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Homer

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Homer
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6152 (48.1%)160 (50.6%)
6 to 18 Years434 (52.7%)430 (52.2%)
19 to 25 Years61 (13.8%)282 (63.9%)
25 to 34 Years190 (29.3%)299 (46.1%)
35 to 44 Years200 (26.6%)513 (68.2%)
45 to 54 Years118 (23.1%)384 (75.0%)
55 to 64 Years224 (27.8%)540 (67.1%)
65 to 74 Years784 (97.4%)472 (58.6%)
75 Years and over397 (98.5%)229 (56.8%)
Total2,560 (46.5%)3,309 (60.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Homer

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Homer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years45 (10.7%)16 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years63 (10.0%)48 (9.0%)
35 to 64 Years159 (15.5%)168 (16.1%)
65 to 74 Years73 (18.7%)73 (17.6%)
75 Years and over101 (49.7%)76 (38.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Homer

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Homer: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years21 (3.3%)3 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years81 (7.9%)47 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years32 (8.2%)18 (4.3%)
75 Years and over80 (39.4%)40 (20.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Homer: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years4 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (1.4%)6 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years32 (3.1%)17 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years17 (4.4%)16 (3.9%)
75 Years and over13 (6.4%)7 (3.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Homer: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years43 (10.3%)16 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years35 (5.5%)25 (4.7%)
35 to 64 Years69 (6.7%)100 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years9 (2.3%)24 (5.8%)
75 Years and over15 (7.4%)20 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Homer: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (2.4%)17 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years55 (5.3%)64 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years28 (7.2%)39 (9.4%)
75 Years and over41 (20.2%)48 (24.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Homer: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years15 (3.6%)4 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years4 (0.6%)17 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years18 (1.8%)49 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years10 (2.6%)18 (4.3%)
75 Years and over18 (8.9%)30 (15.0%)

Technology Access in Homer

Computing Device Access in Homer

Computing Device Access in Homer
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,99384.7%
Smartphone2,12690.4%
Tablet1,59567.8%
No Computing Device923.9%
Total2,352100.0%

Internet Access in Homer

Internet Access in Homer
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet10.0%
Broadband Home1,49563.6%
Cellular Data Only30012.8%
Satellite Internet43118.3%
No Internet2058.7%
Total2,352100.0%

Homer Summary

Homer, Alaska is a small city located on the Kenai Peninsula in the south-central part of the state. It is situated on the shores of Kachemak Bay, an inlet of the Cook Inlet, and is surrounded by mountains and glaciers. The city is known for its stunning views of the bay and its surrounding landscape, as well as its vibrant arts and culture scene.

History

Homer was first settled in the late 1800s by Russian fur traders and gold miners. The city was officially incorporated in 1964 and has since grown to become the largest city on the Kenai Peninsula. The city was named after Homer Pennock, a gold prospector who discovered gold in the area in 1896.

Geography

Homer is located on the western shore of Kachemak Bay, an inlet of the Cook Inlet. The city is surrounded by mountains and glaciers, including the Kenai Mountains to the east and the Chugach Mountains to the west. The city is also home to several glaciers, including the Homer Glacier, the Grewingk Glacier, and the Beluga Glacier.
The city has a total area of 8.3 square miles, of which 7.9 square miles is land and 0.4 square miles is water. The city is located at an elevation of approximately 40 feet above sea level.

Economy

Homer’s economy is largely based on fishing, tourism, and the oil and gas industry. The city is home to several seafood processing plants, as well as a number of charter fishing businesses. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy, with visitors coming to the city to take advantage of its stunning views and outdoor activities.
The oil and gas industry is also a major contributor to the local economy. The city is home to several oil and gas companies, as well as a number of related businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Homer had a population of 5,003. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 0.7% African American, 4.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 6.9% from other races. The median household income was $50,945, and the median family income was $60,945.
Homer is home to a diverse population, with a variety of cultures and backgrounds represented. The city is also home to a number of artists, writers, and musicians, as well as a vibrant arts and culture scene.

Conclusion

Homer, Alaska is a small city located on the Kenai Peninsula in the south-central part of the state. It is situated on the shores of Kachemak Bay, an inlet of the Cook Inlet, and is surrounded by mountains and glaciers. The city is known for its stunning views of the bay and its surrounding landscape, as well as its vibrant arts and culture scene. The city’s economy is largely based on fishing, tourism, and the oil and gas industry, and the city is home to a diverse population with a variety of cultures and backgrounds represented.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Homer?
Total Population of Homer is 5,623.
What is the Total Male Population of Homer?
Total Male Population of Homer is 2,880.
What is the Total Female Population of Homer?
Total Female Population of Homer is 2,743.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Homer?
There are 104.99 Males per 100 Females in Homer.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Homer?
There are 95.24 Females per 100 Males in Homer.
What is the Median Population Age in Homer?
Median Population Age in Homer is 40.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Homer
Average Family Size in Homer is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Homer
Average Household Size in Homer is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Homer?
Per Capita income in Homer is $42,604.
What is the Median Family Income in Homer?
Median Family Income in Homer is $96,923.
What is the Median Household income in Homer?
Median Household Income in Homer is $69,757.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Homer?
Income or Wage Gap in Homer is 34.8%.
Women in Homer earn 65.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Homer?
Family Income Deficit in Homer is $10,978.
Families that are below poverty line in Homer earn $10,978 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Homer?
Inequality or Gini Index in Homer is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Homer?
There are 2,854 People in the Labor Forcein in Homer.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Homer?
61.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Homer.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Homer?
Unemployment Rate in Homer is 9.0%.