Homer, AK Profile
Homer, AK, population 5,998, is located
in Alaska's Kenai Peninsula county,
about 122.6 miles from Anchorage and 1,440 miles from Seattle.
Through the 90's Homer's population has grown by about 8%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Homer has grown by about 36%. Since 2005 Homer's population has grown by about 12%.
Homer's property crime levels tend to be higher than Alaska's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Homer tend to be higher than Alaska's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 91% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 4% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 7.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 4,837 | N/A |
| 2001 | 4,944 | 2.21% |
| 2002 | 5,078 | 2.71% |
| 2003 | 5,126 | 0.95% |
| 2004 | 5,240 | 2.22% |
| 2005 | 5,338 | 1.87% |
| 2006 | 5,506 | 3.15% |
| 2007 | 5,688 | 3.31% |
| 2008 | 5,833 | 2.55% |
| 2009 | 5,998 | 2.83% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $42,821 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,051 |
| 2002 | 938 |
| 2003 | 1,092 |
| 2004 | 673 |
| 2005 | 658 |
| 2006 | 720 |
| 2007 | 924 |
| 2008 | 878 |
| 2009 | 912 |
| 2010 | 650 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 45 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| 2005 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 34 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 38 |
| 2007 |
0 | 2 | 1 | 49 |
| 2008 |
1 | 0 | 2 | 48 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| 2010 |
0 | 1 | 5 | 34 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 6,532 |
| 2002 | 6,194 |
| 2003 | 7,807 |
| 2004 | 4,171 |
| 2005 | 4,795 |
| 2006 | 3,988 |
| 2007 | 3,908 |
| 2008 | 4,855 |
| 2009 | 3,006 |
| 2010 | 4,303 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
39 |
187 |
35 |
| 2002 |
39 |
186 |
26 |
| 2003 |
33 |
269 |
27 |
| 2004 |
26 |
177 |
14 |
| 2005 |
31 |
212 |
12 |
| 2006 |
26 |
173 |
17 |
| 2007 |
32 |
165 |
23 |
| 2008 |
67 |
198 |
17 |
| 2009 |
20 |
149 |
9 |
| 2010 |
40 |
219 |
6 |
Location
| Land Area | 10.9 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 15.8 Square Miles |
