Homewood is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Homewood has a 2024 population of 18,260. Homewood is currently declining at a rate of -1.51% annually and its population has decreased by -5.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,378 in 2020.
The average household income in Homewood is $108,654 with a poverty rate of 9.4%. The median age in Homewood is 39.8 years: 37.3 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Homewood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,712 | 44.74% |
| White | 8,538 | 43.85% |
| Two or more races | 1,132 | 5.81% |
| Other race | 765 | 3.93% |
| Asian | 275 | 1.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,042 | 2.72 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Married | 3,531 | 3.52 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Non Family | 2,072 | 1.13 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Female | 1,141 | 2.94 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Male | 298 | 3.38 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
79.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 317 | 2.42% |
| Associates Degree | 1,187 | 9.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,494 | 26.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,534 | 19.36% |
| High School Graduate | 2,605 | 19.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 223 | 1.7% |
| Some College | 2,727 | 20.84% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,331 | 6,208 | 3,109 |
| Black | 5,462 | 5,206 | 2,409 |
| Hispanic | 721 | 593 | 135 |
| 2+ Races | 524 | 488 | 283 |
| Other Race | 392 | 310 | 62 |
| Asian | 208 | 193 | 105 |
| Islander | 49 | 49 | 49 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,990 | $69,457 | $57,913 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,492 | $83,415 | $75,109 |
| High School Graduate | $39,585 | $39,264 | $44,435 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,077 | $61,701 | $55,698 |
| Some College | $45,512 | $59,728 | $38,409 |
$58,077
Average Earnings
$61,701
Average Male
$55,698
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.82% of Homewood residents speak only English, while 8.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,581 | 1,008 | 11.75% |
| White | 8,050 | 712 | 8.84% |
| Hispanic | 1,509 | 101 | 6.69% |
| Multiple | 1,111 | 40 | 3.6% |
| Other | 755 | 24 | 3.18% |
| Asian | 270 | 18 | 6.67% |
9.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.03%
Male Poverty Rate
9.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Homewood is Black, with 11.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Homewood is Other, with 3.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.89% |
| Some College | 10.71% |
| High School | 9.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.93% |
| Female Unemployed | 41.79% |
| Male Employed | 3.42% |
| Female Employed | 3.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,185 | $126,693 |
| Households | $96,522 | $108,654 |
| Married Families | $129,747 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,041 | $64,116 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
774
Number of Veterans
641
Male Veterans
133
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 316 |
| First Gulf War | 173 |
| Second Gulf War | 132 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 209 |
| 75+ | 184 |
| 35 to 54 | 179 |
| 55 to 64 | 132 |
| 18 to 34 | 70 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 411 | 6.56% |
| White | 342 | 5.06% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 2.15% |
| Other Race | 8 | 2.04% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
78.34%
Born in Homewood
93.98%
Native Born
6.02%
Foreign Born
1.98%
Non Citizen
4.04%
Naturalized
93.98% of Homewood residents were born in the United States, with 78.34% having been born in Illinois. 1.98% 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 | 16,864 | -279 | -1.63% |
| 2028 | 17,143 | -279 | -1.6% |
| 2027 | 17,422 | -280 | -1.58% |
| 2026 | 17,702 | -279 | -1.55% |
| 2025 | 17,981 | -279 | -1.53% |
| 2024 | 18,260 | -280 | -1.51% |
| 2023 | 18,540 | -152 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 18,692 | -317 | -1.67% |
| 2021 | 19,009 | -369 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 19,378 | 689 | 3.69% |
| 2019 | 18,689 | -164 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 18,853 | -195 | -1.02% |
| 2017 | 19,048 | -172 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 19,220 | -134 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 19,354 | -106 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 19,460 | 9 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 19,451 | 25 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 19,426 | 49 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 19,377 | 55 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 19,322 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 19,543 | 265 | 1.37% |
| 1990 | 19,278 | -446 | -2.26% |
| 1980 | 19,724 | 853 | 4.52% |
| 1970 | 18,871 | 5,500 | 41.13% |
| 1960 | 13,371 | 7,484 | 127.13% |
| 1950 | 5,887 | 1,809 | 44.36% |
| 1940 | 4,078 | 851 | 26.37% |
| 1930 | 3,227 | -13,637 | -80.86% |