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Homewood

Alabama · 26,414 residents · 8.262 sq mi
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Homewood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,418. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $379,800. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 62% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,414
+5%since 2000
from 25,043 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,197 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 3,031 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.3
+3%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K24K25K27K28K1990201020202024Homewood
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,418
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,431 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,271
+93%since 2000
from $25,491 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$379,800
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,206
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $578 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+30%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(19,566)
Black15.2%(3,814)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(702)
Asian2.6%(639)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.5%(10,903)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(18,178)
Black19.8%(5,223)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,429)
Asian2.7%(715)
Other2.4%(637)
Diversity Score59.2%(15,645)
Diversity Score
59
+36%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+71%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homewood, Alabama?

Homewood, Alabama has about 26,414 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homewood, Alabama?

The typical household in Homewood, Alabama earns about $84,418 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homewood, Alabama expensive?

In Homewood, Alabama, the median home is worth about $379,800, and the typical rent is about $1,206 a month.

How educated are people in Homewood, Alabama?

About 69.4% of adults age 25 and over in Homewood, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homewood, Alabama?

About 8.0% of people in Homewood, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Homewood, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Homewood, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,492 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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