Economy & Jobs — Homer, Alaska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $74,449 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$84,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $44,386 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,863 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.4% |
| Retail | 13.9% |
| Arts Food | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 68 |
| Fast Food | 52 |
| Coffee Shops | 47 |
| Hotels Motels | 46 |
| Physician Offices | 39 |
| Real Estate Offices | 34 |
| Dental Offices | 27 |
| Auto Repair | 26 |
| Child Day Care | 21 |
| Bars | 21 |
| Insurance Agencies | 20 |
| Grocery Stores | 18 |
| Chiropractors | 18 |
| Law Offices | 17 |
| Beauty Salons | 16 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
