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Homestead Base

Florida · 1,125 residents · 4.243 sq mi
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Homestead Base has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $7,969. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 679 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 87.7% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,125
+152%since 2000
from 446 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
265 / sq mi
+152%since 2000
from 105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
19.2
−34%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3576248901K1K2000201020202024Homestead Base
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$7,969
−90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$4,009
−35%since 2000
from $6,181 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
87.7%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
+556%since 2011
from 0.081 in 2011
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information56.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
58.7%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic15%(67)
Black36.8%(164)
Hispanic / Latino45.5%(203)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.5%(346)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.9%(78)
Black55.5%(624)
Hispanic / Latino37.5%(422)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score68.4%(769)
Diversity Score
68
−12%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−70%since 2000
from 51.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
5.7%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
49.6%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
22.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
65.3%
+39.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
25.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 30.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.7%
−99.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
66.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.6%
−27.9 ptssince 2013
from 42.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
+80.8 ptssince 2017
from 0.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 68.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 31.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homestead Base, Florida?

Homestead Base, Florida has about 1,125 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homestead Base, Florida?

The typical household in Homestead Base, Florida earns about $7,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Homestead Base, Florida?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Homestead Base, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homestead Base, Florida?

About 87.7% of people in Homestead Base, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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