State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,528.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.81%
Growth Since 2010
-4.76%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Homewood, Illinois Population 2021
18,403
Homewood is a city located in Cook County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 18,403, it is the 135th largest city in Illinois and the 1983rd largest city in the United States . Homewood is currently declining at a rate of -0.81% annually and its population has decreased by -4.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,323 in 2010. Homewood reached it's highest population of 19,724 in 1980. Spanning over 5 miles, Homewood has a population density of 3,528 people per square mile.
The average household income in Homewood is $87,094 with a poverty rate of 6.29%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,156 per month, and the median house value is $163,100. The median age in Homewood is 40.5 years, 38.1 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
Homewood Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Homewood was:
- White: 48.40%
- Black or African American: 44.50%
- Asian: 2.87%
- Two or more races: 2.87%
- Other race: 1.37%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Homewood, Illinois is 18,403 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 18,853.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 19,323.
Homewood, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,250 | 48.40% |
| Black or African American | 8,505 | 44.50% |
| Two or More Races | 548 | 2.87% |
| Asian | 548 | 2.87% |
| Some Other Race | 261 | 1.37% |
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Homewood Population by Race
Homewood Population Pyramid $2021
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Homewood Population by Age
Homewood Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,394 | 2.54 | 76.2 |
| Married | 3,504 | 3.27 | 81.1 |
| Non Family | 2,302 | 1.07 | 70.9 |
| Female | 1,309 | 3.15 | 72.3 |
| Male | 279 | 2.65 | 76.3 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
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Homewood Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 183 | 1.39% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 396 | 3.01% |
| High School Graduate | 2,346 | 17.86% |
| Some College | 3,201 | 24.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,276 | 9.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,462 | 26.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,271 | 17.29% |
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Homewood Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Homewood Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,624 | 6,459 | 3,252 |
| Black | 5,332 | 5,071 | 1,905 |
| Hispanic | 545 | 432 | 161 |
| Asian | 450 | 410 | 340 |
| Other Race | 187 | 152 | 64 |
| 2+ Races | 164 | 164 | 55 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.56%.
Homewood Educational Attainment by Race
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$47,716
Average Earnings
$59,134
Average Male
$39,771
Average Female
Homewood Earnings by Educational Attainment
Homewood Language by Age
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Homewood Language
90.57% of Homewood residents speak only English, while 9.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.40% of the population.
Homewood Language
Homewood Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,308 | 551 | 6.63% |
| White | 8,362 | 483 | 5.78% |
| Asian | 548 | 88 | 16.06% |
| Hispanic | 1,032 | 60 | 5.81% |
| Other | 251 | 60 | 23.90% |
6.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.08%
Male Poverty Rate
6.49%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Homewood
The race most likely to be in poverty in Homewood is Other, with 23.90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Homewood is White, with 5.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.38%.
Homewood Poverty
Homewood Poverty Rate by Education
Homewood Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Homewood Married by Age and Sex
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Homewood Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Homewood Marital Status by Race
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Homewood Marital Status
Homewood Veterans by War
Homewood Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 397 | 6.59% |
| White | 374 | 5.01% |
| Other Race | 17 | 8.54% |
| Asian | 15 | 3.25% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 3.64% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.00% |
Homewood Veterans by Race
Homewood Veterans by Education
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8.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
Homewood Veterans by Education
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63.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Homewood Employment by Age
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Homewood Employment by Race
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Homewood Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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93.09%
Native Born
6.91%
Foreign Born
2.12%
Non Citizen
4.78%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.09% of Homewood residents were born in the United States, with 75.70% having been born in Illinois. 2.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Homewood Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,403 | -150 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 18,553 | -150 | -0.80% |
| 2019 | 18,703 | -150 | -0.80% |
| 2018 | 18,853 | -197 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 19,050 | -169 | -0.88% |
| 2016 | 19,219 | -137 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 19,356 | -104 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 19,460 | 7 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 19,453 | 26 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 19,427 | 51 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 19,376 | 54 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 19,322 | -221 | -0.11% |
| 2000 | 19,543 | 265 | 0.14% |
| 1990 | 19,278 | -446 | -0.23% |
| 1980 | 19,724 | 853 | 0.44% |
| 1970 | 18,871 | 5,500 | 3.51% |
| 1960 | 13,371 | 7,484 | 8.55% |
| 1950 | 5,887 | 1,809 | 3.74% |
| 1940 | 4,078 | 851 | 2.37% |
| 1930 | 3,227 | 0.00% |