Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Homestead, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

82,807

Median Agei

32.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

67.4%55,837

Black

18.4%15,208

White

10.7%8,847

Two or More

1.9%1,552

Other

0.7%616

Asian

0.7%575

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%172

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%1,797

High School Diploma

23.3%11,730

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%2,584

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%5,654

Associate's Degree

8.8%4,453

Bachelor's Degree

15.7%7,901

Master's Degree

6.8%3,407

Professional Degree

1.6%807

Doctorate

0.9%460

HS or Higher

77%

BA or Higher

24.9%

Graduate+

9.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$380,000

Median Renti

$1,674

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.3%12,372

Renter-Occupied

51.7%13,266

Total Units

27,474

Homeownership

48.3%

Vacancy Rate

6.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.3%526

$50K–$100K

1.7%207

$100K–$150K

1.5%182

$150K–$200K

2.8%349

$200K–$300K

15.7%1,947

$300K–$500K

55.3%6,843

$500K–$1M

17.7%2,195

$1M+

1%123

Rent Distribution

Under $500

787

$500–$750

508

$750–$1,000

439

$1,000–$1,250

1,684

$1,250–$1,500

1,553

$1,500–$2,000

4,500

$2,000+

3,611

Year Built

2020 or later

2.2%596

2010–2019

14.7%4,032

2000–2009

38.2%10,505

1990–1999

10.6%2,925

1980–1989

12.5%3,429

1970–1979

8.3%2,293

1960–1969

5.4%1,476

1950–1959

5.5%1,515

1940–1949

1.3%354

1939 or earlier

1.3%349

Heating Fuel

Electricity

94%24,101

No Fuel

4.7%1,212

Utility Gas

0.9%219

Solar

0.2%46

Bottled/LP Gas

0.1%32

Fuel Oil

0.1%28

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,423

Mean Household Incomei

$79,568

Per Capita Incomei

$25,654

Poverty Ratei

18.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

40,085

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.6%1,683

$10K–$15K

3.6%926

$15K–$20K

2.3%594

$20K–$25K

6%1,542

$25K–$30K

4%1,032

$30K–$35K

3.6%923

$35K–$40K

3.2%830

$40K–$45K

5.2%1,322

$45K–$50K

2.8%723

$50K–$60K

6.1%1,565

$60K–$75K

13.3%3,419

$75K–$100K

14.6%3,735

$100K–$125K

10.6%2,726

$125K–$150K

6.9%1,780

$150K–$200K

6.4%1,643

$200K+

4.7%1,195

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

2,254

Residentsi

5,160

Avg. Tenant Renti

$364/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing105 homes74% occupied$396/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8468 homes93% occupied$355/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC74 homes99% occupied$373/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,423/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

92%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

6.8%

Low income$33K–$52K/yr

1.2%

Who Receives This Housing

67.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

95.9% of subsidized households are minority

22.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

62.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

33,79140.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

5,721

Mexico

2,305

India

China

Canada

Philippines

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

37,804

Avg. Commutei

35.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

38,130

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,904(3.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.3%Insured

19.7%Uninsured