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Homestead

Pennsylvania · 3,569 residents · 0.576 sq mi
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Homestead has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,603. Population has declined 15% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $31,100. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,569
−15%since 1990
from 4,179 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,196 / sq mi
−15%since 1990
from 7,255 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.8
+2%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Homestead
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,603
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,390 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,690
+68%since 1990
from $7,564 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
26.6%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 31.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$31,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$331
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 41.8% in 1990
58.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−17%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(2,279)
Black43.7%(1,828)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score64.5%(2,696)
2000
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(1,512)
Black51.2%(1,827)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(22)
Asian2.8%(99)
Diversity Score66.2%(2,362)
Diversity Score
66
+3%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.6%
+16.0 ptssince 1990
from 59.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
−19%since 1990
from 23.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homestead, Pennsylvania?

Homestead, Pennsylvania has about 3,569 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Homestead, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Homestead, Pennsylvania earns about $16,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homestead, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Homestead, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $31,100, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Homestead, Pennsylvania?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Homestead, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homestead, Pennsylvania?

About 26.6% of people in Homestead, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Homestead, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Homestead, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 610 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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