Homestead is a city located in Miami-Dade County Florida. Homestead has a 2024 population of 82,039. Homestead is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 1.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 80,519 in 2020.
The average household income in Homestead is $69,386 with a poverty rate of 20.4%. The median age in Homestead is 31.5 years: 30.5 years for males, and 32.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Homestead was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,185 | 46.48% |
| Two or more races | 17,892 | 22.37% |
| Black or African American | 17,091 | 21.36% |
| Other race | 5,950 | 7.44% |
| Native American | 1,345 | 1.68% |
| Asian | 477 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.07% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,626 | 3.22 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Married | 10,706 | 3.73 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Female | 5,590 | 3.99 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Non Family | 5,515 | 1.25 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Male | 2,815 | 3.66 | 28.8 | 71.2 |
3.63
Average Family Size
3.22
Average Household Size
44.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,525 | 9.35% |
| Associates Degree | 4,669 | 9.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,864 | 16.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,639 | 7.52% |
| High School Graduate | 11,997 | 24.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,307 | 15.11% |
| Some College | 8,372 | 17.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32,357 | 22,126 | 6,856 |
| 2+ Races | 10,632 | 7,815 | 2,534 |
| Black | 9,714 | 8,471 | 2,281 |
| White | 5,362 | 5,021 | 1,931 |
| Other Race | 3,384 | 1,940 | 749 |
| Native American | 654 | 307 | 58 |
| Asian | 387 | 349 | 124 |
| Islander | 56 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.64%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,622 | $46,996 | $45,050 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,769 | $60,234 | $52,401 |
| High School Graduate | $35,781 | $38,940 | $32,880 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,072 | $25,089 | $16,819 |
| Overall | $36,130 | $40,310 | $32,355 |
| Some College | $40,353 | $51,264 | $29,272 |
$36,130
Average Earnings
$40,310
Average Male
$32,355
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
33.88% of Homestead residents speak only English, while 66.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 57.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52,257 | 11,131 | 21.3% |
| Black | 17,024 | 4,325 | 25.41% |
| Multiple | 17,774 | 2,709 | 15.24% |
| Other | 5,912 | 1,507 | 25.49% |
| White | 8,696 | 755 | 8.68% |
| Native | 1,345 | 87 | 6.47% |
| Islander | 56 | 43 | 76.79% |
| Asian | 476 | 38 | 7.98% |
20.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.29%
Male Poverty Rate
22.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Homestead is Islander, with 76.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Homestead is Native, with 6.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.56% |
| High School | 20.76% |
| Some College | 10.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 36.75% |
| Male Employed | 9.22% |
| Female Employed | 8.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,721 | $72,808 |
| Households | $57,739 | $69,386 |
| Married Families | $73,611 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,271 | $46,172 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,289
Number of Veterans
1,998
Male Veterans
291
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 864 |
| First Gulf War | 848 |
| Vietnam | 374 |
| Korea | 69 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 806 |
| 55 to 64 | 624 |
| 18 to 34 | 382 |
| 75+ | 265 |
| 65 to 74 | 212 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,392 | 5.37% |
| Hispanic | 1,246 | 3.46% |
| Black | 640 | 5.73% |
| 2+ Races | 208 | 1.74% |
| Native American | 28 | 3.66% |
| Other Race | 21 | 0.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.88%
Born in Homestead
62.16%
Native Born
37.84%
Foreign Born
19.47%
Non Citizen
18.36%
Naturalized
62.16% of Homestead residents were born in the United States, with 43.88% having been born in Florida. 19.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 83,939 | 380 | 0.45% |
| 2028 | 83,559 | 380 | 0.46% |
| 2027 | 83,179 | 380 | 0.46% |
| 2026 | 82,799 | 380 | 0.46% |
| 2025 | 82,419 | 380 | 0.46% |
| 2024 | 82,039 | 380 | 0.47% |
| 2023 | 81,659 | 138 | 0.17% |
| 2022 | 81,521 | 836 | 1.04% |
| 2021 | 80,685 | 166 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 80,519 | 11,135 | 16.05% |
| 2019 | 69,384 | 265 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 69,119 | 101 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 69,018 | 1,032 | 1.52% |
| 2016 | 67,986 | 1,801 | 2.72% |
| 2015 | 66,185 | 899 | 1.38% |
| 2014 | 65,286 | 1,041 | 1.62% |
| 2013 | 64,245 | 1,095 | 1.73% |
| 2012 | 63,150 | 934 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 62,216 | 1,176 | 1.93% |
| 2010 | 61,040 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 31,909 | 5,043 | 18.77% |
| 1990 | 26,866 | 6,198 | 29.99% |
| 1980 | 20,668 | 6,994 | 51.15% |
| 1970 | 13,674 | 4,522 | 49.41% |
| 1960 | 9,152 | 4,579 | 100.13% |
| 1950 | 4,573 | 1,419 | 44.99% |
| 1940 | 3,154 | -80,785 | -96.24% |