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Homewood

Illinois · 18,773 residents (2025 est.) · 5.216 sq mi
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Homewood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,139. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $221,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,294
−1%since 2000
from 19,543 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,699 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,747 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+1%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:18,773 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
18K19K19K20K20K1990201020202024Homewood
202419K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,139
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,213 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,339
+55%since 2000
from $26,074 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−1%since 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,333
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $741 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−4%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(14,936)
Black17.4%(3,403)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(597)
Asian1.6%(305)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.6%(8,915)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(8,541)
Black43.1%(8,315)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(1,236)
Asian1.4%(269)
Other4.8%(933)
Diversity Score76.5%(14,752)
Diversity Score
76
+68%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2017
from 85.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 89.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homewood, Illinois?

Homewood, Illinois has about 19,294 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homewood, Illinois?

The typical household in Homewood, Illinois earns about $100,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homewood, Illinois expensive?

In Homewood, Illinois, the median home is worth about $221,100, and the typical rent is about $1,333 a month.

How educated are people in Homewood, Illinois?

About 47.4% of adults age 25 and over in Homewood, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homewood, Illinois?

About 9.4% of people in Homewood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Homewood, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Homewood, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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