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Homeland

California · 7,584 residents · 4.271 sq mi
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Homeland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,404. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,874 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $238,200. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 167%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,584
+104%since 2000
from 3,710 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,776 / sq mi
+104%since 2000
from 869 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.9
−25%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024Homeland
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,404
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,607 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,495
+125%since 2000
from $11,338 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+29.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+11%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,200
+167%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,635
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $589 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+66%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(2,479)
Black0.6%(21)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(1,102)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.8%(2,033)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31%(2,354)
Black0.4%(33)
Hispanic / Latino66.7%(5,061)
Asian0.7%(53)
Other1.1%(83)
Diversity Score57.3%(4,343)
Diversity Score
57
+5%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
+111%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 22.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
21.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−57.7 ptssince 2013
from 65.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2017
from 72.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 51.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
51.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2016
from 44.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homeland, California?

Homeland, California has about 7,584 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homeland, California?

The typical household in Homeland, California earns about $60,404 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homeland, California expensive?

In Homeland, California, the median home is worth about $238,200, and the typical rent is about $1,635 a month.

How educated are people in Homeland, California?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Homeland, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homeland, California?

About 14.4% of people in Homeland, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Homeland, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Homeland, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,231 residents, a change of about 126 percent over that period.

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