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Homestead

Iowa · 148 residents · 1.302 sq mi
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Homestead has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $161,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents. Households here earn about 27% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
148
−1%vs 2011
vs 149 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
114 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 114 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
−36%vs 2011
vs 64.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
47103159215271201020202024Homestead
2024252
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $29,479 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,631
+35%vs 2011
vs $15,307 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.353 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services12.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $168,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
45.6%
−39.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.1% in 2011
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−20.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
−21%vs 2011
vs 5.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(145)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5%(7)
Diversity Score
5
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+25.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+59%vs 2011
vs 12.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−23.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
36.4%
+23.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
36.4%
+15.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
+23.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.0% in 2011
Female
56.6%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homestead, Iowa?

Homestead, Iowa has about 148 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homestead, Iowa?

The typical household in Homestead, Iowa earns about $35,833 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 $161,900.

How educated are people in Homestead, Iowa?

About 30.6% 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 6.6% 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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