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Homestead

Iowa · 252 residents · 1.302 sq mi
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Homestead has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,886. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $179,900. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

252
+69%since 2023
from 149 in 2023
2010 – 2024
194 / sq mi
+69%since 2023
from 114 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
32.7
−7%since 2023
from 35.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
47103159215271201020202024Homestead
2024252
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,886
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $82,969 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$22,266
−15%since 2023
from $26,126 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.228
+67%since 2023
from 0.136 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade51.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services26.2%
US avg: 6.7%
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%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$179,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $140,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
27.3%
+27.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
8.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
2.4
+42%since 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(252)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
5.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

92.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
69.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 40.3% in 2023
54.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 59.7% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
29.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homestead, Iowa?

Homestead, Iowa has about 252 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homestead, Iowa?

The typical household in Homestead, Iowa earns about $74,886 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homestead, Iowa expensive?

In Homestead, Iowa, the median home is worth about $179,900.

How educated are people in Homestead, Iowa?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Homestead, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homestead, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Homestead, Iowa 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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