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Homewood

South Carolina · 2,708 residents · 2.03 sq mi
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Homewood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,659. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 95% since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,708
+95%since 2023
from 1,390 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,334 / sq mi
+95%since 2023
from 685 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
−4%since 2023
from 49.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K20202024Homewood
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,659
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $44,466 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,424
−14%since 2023
from $24,947 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.314
−16%since 2023
from 0.375 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information41.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,122
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $779 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−16.9 ptssince 2023
from 80.4% in 2023
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.6%
−42.9 ptssince 2023
from 72.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(740)
Black32.2%(447)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.2%(142)
Diversity Score75.1%(1,044)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26%(703)
Black55%(1,489)
Hispanic / Latino3%(81)
Asian8%(217)
Other8.1%(218)
Diversity Score77.1%(2,087)
Diversity Score
77
+3%since 2023
from 75 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
−7%since 2023
from 28.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
Female
42.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
Foreign born
8.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homewood, South Carolina?

Homewood, South Carolina has about 2,708 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homewood, South Carolina?

The typical household in Homewood, South Carolina earns about $64,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homewood, South Carolina expensive?

In Homewood, South Carolina, the typical rent is about $1,122 a month.

How educated are people in Homewood, South Carolina?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Homewood, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homewood, South Carolina?

About 21.4% of people in Homewood, South Carolina 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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