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Homestead

Pennsylvania · 3,165 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 $25,063. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,600. The poverty rate of 38.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
3,165
−11%since 2000
from 3,569 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,495 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 6,196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+1%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Homestead
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,063
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,603 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,494
+22%since 2000
from $12,690 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$524
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.5%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
65.2% rent
Vacancy rate
29.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−16%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(1,512)
Black51.2%(1,827)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(22)
Asian2.8%(99)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.2%(2,362)
2010
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(1,015)
Black58.4%(1,849)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(58)
Asian3%(96)
Other4.9%(155)
Diversity Score69.3%(2,194)
Diversity Score
69
+5%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
46.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
20.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
20.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
46.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
56.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homestead, Pennsylvania?

Homestead, Pennsylvania has about 3,165 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homestead, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Homestead, Pennsylvania earns about $25,063 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 $39,600, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.

How educated are people in Homestead, Pennsylvania?

About 17.9% 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 38.0% 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 1,014 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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