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.

Homewood, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,294

Median Agei

40.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

44.3%8,541

Black

43.1%8,315

Hispanic/Latino

6.4%1,236

Two or More

3.9%748

Asian

1.4%269

Other

0.6%110

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%75

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%189

High School Diploma

17.9%2,344

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%927

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%1,861

Associate's Degree

8.2%1,074

Bachelor's Degree

26%3,395

Master's Degree

17%2,222

Professional Degree

1.4%179

Doctorate

3%398

HS or Higher

96.4%

BA or Higher

47.4%

Graduate+

21.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$221,100

Median Renti

$1,333

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.7%5,789

Renter-Occupied

18.3%1,293

Total Units

7,468

Homeownership

81.7%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%135

$50K–$100K

8%464

$100K–$150K

13.6%785

$150K–$200K

16.7%964

$200K–$300K

38.2%2,211

$300K–$500K

20.1%1,163

$500K–$1M

1%55

$1M+

0.2%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

406

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

201

$2,000+

280

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%30

2010–2019

1.4%104

2000–2009

1.7%128

1990–1999

2.7%204

1980–1989

4.3%323

1970–1979

20.4%1,521

1960–1969

21.6%1,613

1950–1959

32.4%2,418

1940–1949

3.8%284

1939 or earlier

11.3%843

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82%5,805

Electricity

12.9%912

Other

3.3%237

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%100

No Fuel

0.2%17

Fuel Oil

0.2%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$100,139

Mean Household Incomei

$108,625

Per Capita Incomei

$40,339

Poverty Ratei

9.2%

Unemploymenti

8.1%

Labor Forcei

9,692

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%344

$10K–$15K

1.5%108

$15K–$20K

1.4%97

$20K–$25K

3.6%256

$25K–$30K

2.5%180

$30K–$35K

2.2%158

$35K–$40K

0.6%45

$40K–$45K

2.1%147

$45K–$50K

3.7%262

$50K–$60K

4.3%307

$60K–$75K

9.9%702

$75K–$100K

13.1%929

$100K–$125K

18.3%1,297

$125K–$150K

10.2%724

$150K–$200K

8.3%591

$200K+

13.2%935

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

267

Residentsi

402

Avg. Tenant Renti

$644/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers131 homes93% occupied$644/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $100,139/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

38%

Very low income$30K–$50K/yr

55%

Low income$50K–$80K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

97% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

94% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,702

Avg. Commutei

33.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,907

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

840(6% of civilian adults)