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Homewood

South Carolina · 2,708 residents · 2.03 sq mi
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Homewood is home to 2,708 people in South Carolina. Since 2023 the city has more than doubled, up 1,318 people. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 47.2, about 8 years above the US median. The poverty rate is 21.4%, above the 12.5% national rate. Density works out to 1,334 people per square mile.

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

2,708
+95%since 2023
from 1,390 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,334 / sq mi
+95%since 2023
from 685 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
47.2
−4%since 2023
from 49.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.03 sq mi
Population, 20202024
1K2K2K2K3K20202024Homewood
20243K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51%(26)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.8%(266)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143%(81)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1917.6%(477)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.8%(184)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.7%(235)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5427.2%(736)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.5%(202)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.1%(382)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.4%(119)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$64,659
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $44,466 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$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%
21.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,122
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $779 in 2023
US average: $1,442
63.5%
−16.9 ptssince 2023
from 80.4% in 2023
36.5% rent
3.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.18 people
+27%since 2023
from 2.50 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
18.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
29.6%
−42.9 ptssince 2023
from 72.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(740)
Black32.2%(447)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.2%(142)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26%(703)
Black55%(1,489)
Hispanic / Latino3%(81)
Asian8%(217)
Other8.1%(218)
77
+3%since 2023
from 75 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.1%(58)
Mexican0.8%(23)
Asian origin
Filipino8%(217)
Ancestry
American28.8%(779)
Irish5.6%(153)
German3.5%(94)
English2.4%(64)
Italian1.8%(50)
Scottish1.2%(33)
British0.9%(24)
Czech0.7%(20)
Greek0.6%(15)
Lithuanian0.6%(15)
Portuguese0.5%(14)
Polish0.4%(11)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Slovene0.3%(9)
Section 05

Education

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%
5.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.3 min
−7%since 2023
from 28.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
70.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
2.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
65.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
79.7%
US average: 74.6%
1.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
7.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

58.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
42.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
8.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
13.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
36.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
75.7%
US average: 95.5%
86.9%
US average: 87.7%
90.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.2%(333)
Married58.3%(770)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced16.4%(217)
Women 15+
Never married48.9%(496)
Married40%(406)
Widowed11.1%(113)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

3.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
32.8%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
29.5%
US average: 13.8%
22.5%
US average: 18.4%
26.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
7.8%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
65.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
45.6%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)64.7%(178)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era21.8%(60)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 275 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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