Homestead Population

1880–2026

2,811

2026 projection

2.5% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Homestead. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,811-110.39%
20252,822-180.63%
20242,840-230.80%
20232,863-240.83%
20222,887+30.10%
20212,88400.00%
20202,884-291.00%
20192,913-421.42%
20182,955-421.40%
20172,997-521.71%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Homestead has a population change about the same as Allegheny County, and lower than Pennsylvania and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Pennsylvania+0.5%
  • Allegheny County−2.0%
  • Homestead−2.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Homestead Demographics

49.2median age

Median age

Female50.2 yrs
Male48 yrs

Adults

2,316
719 seniors (65+) · 31% of adults1,597 other adults

Sex

Female 53.3% · 1,531Male 46.7% · 1,343

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 29 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Homestead Income

$39,052median household income

Median household income

$39,052

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$43,253

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

18.6%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Homestead Marital Status

30% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married30%38%25%
Never married47%48%47%
Divorced7%7%7%
Widowed10%3%16%
Separated5%4%5%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201