Homestead is a borough located in Allegheny County Pennsylvania. Homestead has a 2024 population of 2,843. Homestead is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,881 in 2020.
The average household income in Homestead is $53,531 with a poverty rate of 16.29%. The median age in Homestead is 49.3 years: 44.1 years for males, and 53.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Homestead was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,645 | 57.02% |
| White | 994 | 34.45% |
| Two or more races | 208 | 7.21% |
| Other race | 38 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,437 | 1.99 | 37 | 63 |
| Non Family | 836 | 1.02 | 27.8 | 72.2 |
| Married | 349 | 3.59 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Female | 212 | 2.79 | 21.7 | 78.3 |
| Male | 40 | 3.9 | 60 | 40 |
3.22
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
37.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 161 | 7.53% |
| Associates Degree | 241 | 11.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 361 | 16.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 99 | 4.63% |
| High School Graduate | 835 | 39.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 0.75% |
| Some College | 424 | 19.84% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,199 | 1,139 | 244 |
| White | 861 | 763 | 203 |
| Hispanic | 49 | 30 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 39 | 13 |
| Other Race | 38 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,750 | $51,850 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,809 | $32,569 | $31,782 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,756 | $51,250 | $36,152 |
| Some College | $58,214 | $0 | $38,125 |
$41,756
Average Earnings
$51,250
Average Male
$36,152
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.59% of Homestead residents speak only English, while 4.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 994 | 250 | 25.15% |
| Black | 1,645 | 205 | 12.46% |
| Multiple | 208 | 15 | 7.21% |
16.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.55%
Male Poverty Rate
13.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Homestead is White, with 25.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Homestead is Multiple, with 7.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 24.35% |
| High School | 18.68% |
| Some College | 12.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 7% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,728 | $75,128 |
| Households | $38,661 | $53,531 |
| Married Families | $62,969 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,059 | $36,898 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
25.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
106
Number of Veterans
98
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 83 | 6.26% |
| White | 23 | 2.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
83.26%
Born in Homestead
95.63%
Native Born
4.37%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
4.37%
Naturalized
95.63% of Homestead residents were born in the United States, with 83.26% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,796 | -10 | -0.36% |
| 2028 | 2,806 | -9 | -0.32% |
| 2027 | 2,815 | -9 | -0.32% |
| 2026 | 2,824 | -10 | -0.35% |
| 2025 | 2,834 | -9 | -0.32% |
| 2024 | 2,843 | -10 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 2,853 | -33 | -1.14% |
| 2022 | 2,886 | 5 | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 2,881 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2,881 | -267 | -8.48% |
| 2019 | 3,148 | -16 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 3,164 | -18 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 3,182 | -26 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 3,208 | 53 | 1.68% |
| 2015 | 3,155 | -24 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 3,179 | -12 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 3,191 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 3,193 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2011 | 3,194 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 3,192 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,569 | -610 | -14.6% |
| 1990 | 4,179 | -913 | -17.93% |
| 1980 | 5,092 | -1,217 | -19.29% |
| 1970 | 6,309 | -1,193 | -15.9% |
| 1960 | 7,502 | -2,544 | -25.32% |
| 1950 | 10,046 | -8,995 | -47.24% |
| 1940 | 19,041 | -1,100 | -5.46% |
| 1930 | 20,141 | -311 | -1.52% |
| 1920 | 20,452 | 1,739 | 9.29% |
| 1910 | 18,713 | 6,159 | 49.06% |
| 1900 | 12,554 | 4,643 | 58.69% |
| 1890 | 7,911 | 5,115 | 182.94% |