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 $74,511 with a poverty rate of 18.45%. The median age in Homestead is 32.3 years: 31.1 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Homestead was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,052 | 40.94% |
| Two or more races | 22,441 | 27.8% |
| Black or African American | 16,688 | 20.67% |
| Other race | 7,089 | 8.78% |
| Native American | 1,153 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 302 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 25,427 | 3.15 | 45 | 55 |
| Married | 11,033 | 3.69 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Non Family | 5,900 | 1.21 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Female | 5,499 | 3.93 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Male | 2,995 | 3.55 | 25.6 | 74.4 |
3.57
Average Family Size
3.15
Average Household Size
45.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,910 | 7.91% |
| Associates Degree | 4,448 | 9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,030 | 16.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,004 | 8.1% |
| High School Graduate | 13,191 | 26.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,279 | 14.73% |
| Some College | 8,559 | 17.32% |
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 | 33,385 | 23,610 | 7,542 |
| 2+ Races | 14,226 | 10,903 | 3,492 |
| Black | 10,241 | 9,181 | 2,418 |
| White | 4,657 | 4,325 | 1,646 |
| Other Race | 3,952 | 2,376 | 695 |
| Native American | 577 | 300 | 75 |
| Asian | 254 | 228 | 118 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.87%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,257 | $52,155 | $44,542 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,590 | $64,266 | $57,631 |
| High School Graduate | $38,388 | $42,380 | $34,081 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,207 | $27,006 | $19,098 |
| Overall | $38,168 | $41,550 | $34,473 |
| Some College | $38,283 | $44,723 | $30,958 |
$38,168
Average Earnings
$41,550
Average Male
$34,473
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
31.39% of Homestead residents speak only English, while 68.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 60.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 54,301 | 10,769 | 19.83% |
| Black | 16,624 | 3,464 | 20.84% |
| Multiple | 22,309 | 3,306 | 14.82% |
| Other | 7,053 | 1,478 | 20.96% |
| White | 7,790 | 522 | 6.7% |
| Native | 1,153 | 110 | 9.54% |
| Asian | 301 | 40 | 13.29% |
18.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.1%
Male Poverty Rate
19.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Homestead is Other, with 20.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Homestead is White, with 6.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.16% |
| High School | 19% |
| Some College | 10.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40.79% |
| Female Unemployed | 32.43% |
| Female Employed | 8.39% |
| Male Employed | 7.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,721 | $79,359 |
| Households | $61,975 | $74,511 |
| Married Families | $82,335 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,002 | $45,792 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
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
1,999
Number of Veterans
1,750
Male Veterans
249
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 766 |
| First Gulf War | 702 |
| Vietnam | 352 |
| Korea | 61 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 638 |
| 55 to 64 | 628 |
| 18 to 34 | 275 |
| 65 to 74 | 258 |
| 75+ | 200 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 967 | 4.31% |
| Hispanic | 901 | 2.4% |
| Black | 724 | 6.2% |
| 2+ Races | 200 | 1.28% |
| Other Race | 79 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 29 | 4.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.1%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
42.59%
Born in Homestead
60%
Native Born
40%
Foreign Born
20.99%
Non Citizen
19.01%
Naturalized
60% of Homestead residents were born in the United States, with 42.59% having been born in Florida. 20.99% 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% |