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Homestead Base

Florida · 999 residents · 4.243 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 553 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 19.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 87.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 19.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
999
+124%since 2000
from 446 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
235 / sq mi
+124%since 2000
from 105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
19.5
−33%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3576248901K1K2000201020202024Homestead Base
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$4,859
−21%since 2000
from $6,181 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
87.1%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information61.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services14.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
99.5% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Homestead Base on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic15%(67)
Black36.8%(164)
Hispanic / Latino45.5%(203)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.5%(346)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.3%(93)
Black52.9%(528)
Hispanic / Latino36.1%(361)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(29)
Diversity Score73.8%(737)
Diversity Score
74
−5%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
46.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
−29%since 2000
from 51.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
25.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
65.6%
+39.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
48.0%
+30.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2011
from 30.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
2.0%
−98.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
58.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−30.3 ptssince 2013
from 42.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homestead Base, Florida?

Homestead Base, Florida has about 999 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Homestead Base, Florida?

About 6.1% 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 87.1% 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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