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Homestead Overview

79,996
TOTAL POPULATION
39,121
MALE POPULATION
40,875
FEMALE POPULATION
95.71
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.48
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,293
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,721
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,739
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
18.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
81.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,461
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
37,304
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Homestead Zip Codes

Homestead Area Codes

Race in Homestead

The most populous races in Homestead are Hispanic or Latino (52,624 | 65.8%), White / Caucasian (37,185 | 46.5%), and Two or more Races (17,892 | 22.4%).
Race in Homestead
Race# Population% Population
Asian4770.6%
Black / African American17,09121.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific560.1%
Hispanic or Latino52,62465.8%
Native / Alaskan1,3451.7%
White / Caucasian37,18546.5%
Two or more Races17,89222.4%
Some other Race5,9507.4%
Total79,996100.0%

Ancestry in Homestead

The most populous ancestries reported in Homestead are Cuban (16,219 | 20.3%), Central American (13,300 | 16.6%), Guatemalan (8,299 | 10.4%), Mexican (8,056 | 10.1%), and Puerto Rican (6,095 | 7.6%), together accounting for 65.0% of all Homestead residents.
Ancestry in Homestead
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2090.3%
American3,2524.1%
Arab5990.7%
Argentinean2200.3%
Austrian160.0%
Bahamian5530.7%
Basque160.0%
Belizean1460.2%
Bhutanese80.0%
Blackfeet420.1%
Brazilian480.1%
British1590.2%
British West Indian320.0%
Bulgarian210.0%
Burmese150.0%
Canadian430.1%
Central American13,30016.6%
Central American Indian1,2081.5%
Cherokee1520.2%
Chilean1830.2%
Colombian2,7263.4%
Costa Rican1160.2%
Croatian90.0%
Cuban16,21920.3%
Dominican1,8972.4%
Dutch940.1%
Eastern European400.1%
Ecuadorian5810.7%
English8751.1%
European880.1%
French1,4171.8%
French Canadian590.1%
German1,3691.7%
Greek3170.4%
Guatemalan8,29910.4%
Guyanese630.1%
Haitian4,1735.2%
Honduran9491.2%
Hungarian340.0%
Indian (Asian)1880.2%
Irish1,1331.4%
Italian1,3221.7%
Jamaican3,0543.8%
Korean2070.3%
Lebanese3630.4%
Mexican8,05610.1%
Mexican American Indian1360.2%
Nicaraguan2,5183.2%
Nigerian820.1%
Northern European160.0%
Norwegian310.0%
Panamanian1340.2%
Paraguayan120.0%
Peruvian1,1691.5%
Polish1140.1%
Portuguese4000.5%
Puerto Rican6,0957.6%
Russian630.1%
Salvadoran1,2841.6%
Samoan980.1%
Scandinavian470.1%
Scotch-Irish90.0%
Scottish1970.3%
Slavic210.0%
South American5,9937.5%
South American Indian240.0%
Spaniard2130.3%
Spanish520.1%
Sri Lankan190.0%
Subsaharan African3050.4%
Swedish1160.2%
Syrian580.1%
Thai3380.4%
Tongan980.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2440.3%
Ukrainian60.0%
Venezuelan1,1021.4%
Vietnamese1250.2%
West Indian1740.2%
Yugoslavian980.1%
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Immigrants in Homestead

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Homestead came from Latin America (29,205 | 36.5%), Caribbean (13,893 | 17.4%), Central America (11,061 | 13.8%), Cuba (9,105 | 11.4%), and Guatemala (5,488 | 6.9%), together accounting for 85.9% of all Homestead residents.
Immigrants in Homestead
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1550.2%
Argentina2430.3%
Asia3560.4%
Bahamas1140.1%
Bangladesh1050.1%
Belize120.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina350.0%
Brazil2020.3%
Canada580.1%
Caribbean13,89317.4%
Central America11,06113.8%
Chile1270.2%
China690.1%
Colombia1,4711.8%
Costa Rica700.1%
Cuba9,10511.4%
Dominican Republic5690.7%
Eastern Africa340.0%
Eastern Asia690.1%
Eastern Europe480.1%
Ecuador4110.5%
El Salvador7560.9%
England940.1%
Europe4820.6%
Fiji130.0%
Germany680.1%
Greece750.1%
Guatemala5,4886.9%
Guyana1640.2%
Haiti2,5993.3%
Honduras5440.7%
India510.1%
Italy330.0%
Jamaica1,3221.7%
Latin America29,20536.5%
Mexico2,6643.3%
Netherlands140.0%
Nicaragua1,4671.8%
Nigeria1210.2%
Northern Europe1560.2%
Oceania130.0%
Pakistan180.0%
Panama600.1%
Peru6450.8%
Philippines630.1%
Poland10.0%
Portugal480.1%
Russia60.0%
South America4,2515.3%
South Central Asia1740.2%
South Eastern Asia630.1%
Southern Europe1960.3%
Spain400.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1840.2%
Ukraine60.0%
Venezuela9761.2%
Western Africa1210.2%
Western Europe820.1%
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Sex and Age in Homestead

Sex and Age in Homestead

The most populous age groups in Homestead are Under 5 Years (3,864 | 9.9%) for men and Under 5 Years (3,940 | 9.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Homestead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,864 (9.9%)3,940 (9.6%)
5 to 9 Years3,309 (8.5%)3,136 (7.7%)
10 to 14 Years3,589 (9.2%)3,855 (9.4%)
15 to 19 Years2,668 (6.8%)3,068 (7.5%)
20 to 24 Years2,435 (6.2%)1,759 (4.3%)
25 to 29 Years3,202 (8.2%)3,072 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Years3,750 (9.6%)3,404 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Years3,433 (8.8%)2,859 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years3,231 (8.3%)3,394 (8.3%)
45 to 49 Years2,350 (6.0%)2,341 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years1,894 (4.8%)2,841 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years1,589 (4.1%)1,854 (4.5%)
60 to 64 Years1,378 (3.5%)1,535 (3.8%)
65 to 69 Years913 (2.3%)1,094 (2.7%)
70 to 74 Years756 (1.9%)1,062 (2.6%)
75 to 79 Years458 (1.2%)593 (1.5%)
80 to 84 Years182 (0.5%)501 (1.2%)
85 Years and over120 (0.3%)567 (1.4%)
Total39,121 (100.0%)40,875 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Homestead

Median Family Size in Homestead

The median family size in Homestead is 3.63 persons per family, with married-couple families (10,706 | 56.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.71 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,815 | 14.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.12 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Homestead
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple10,706 (56.0%)3.71
Single Male/Father2,815 (14.7%)3.12
Single Female/Mother5,590 (29.2%)3.71
Total Families19,111 (100.0%)3.63

Median Household Size in Homestead

The median household size in Homestead is 3.22 persons per household, with single female/mother households (5,590 | 22.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.99 persons per household. non-family households (5,515 | 22.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Homestead
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple10,706 (43.5%)3.73
Single Male/Father2,815 (11.4%)3.66
Single Female/Mother5,590 (22.7%)3.99
Non-family5,515 (22.4%)1.25
Total Households24,626 (100.0%)3.22

Household Size by Marriage Status in Homestead

Out of a total of 24,626 households in Homestead, 19,111 (77.6%) are family households, while 5,515 (22.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 5,494, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,703.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Homestead
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-4,703 (19.1%)
2-Person Households4,921 (20.0%)636 (2.6%)
3-Person Households5,494 (22.3%)10 (0.0%)
4-Person Households4,504 (18.3%)144 (0.6%)
5-Person Households2,398 (9.7%)10 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,138 (4.6%)12 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households656 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total19,111 (77.6%)5,515 (22.4%)

Female Fertility in Homestead

Fertility by Age in Homestead

Average fertility rate in Homestead is 76.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 138.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Homestead
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years253 (16.2%)82.0
20 to 34 years1,133 (72.7%)138.0
35 to 50 years172 (11.0%)18.0
Total1,558 (100.0%)76.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Homestead

53.0% of women with births (1,558) in Homestead are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 33.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Homestead
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)253 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years759 (67.0%)374 (33.0%)
35 to 50 years66 (38.4%)106 (61.6%)
Total826 (53.0%)732 (47.0%)

Fertility by Education in Homestead

Average fertility rate in Homestead is 76.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 107.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 26.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school represent 41.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Homestead
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School643 (41.3%)107.0
High School Diploma369 (23.7%)87.0
College or Associate's Degree293 (18.8%)52.0
Bachelor's Degree217 (13.9%)66.0
Graduate Degree36 (2.3%)26.0
Total1,558 (100.0%)76.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Homestead

47.0% of women with births in Homestead are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 86.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 59.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Homestead
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School334 (51.9%)309 (48.1%)
High School Diploma183 (49.6%)186 (50.4%)
College or Associate's Degree189 (64.5%)104 (35.5%)
Bachelor's Degree88 (40.6%)129 (59.5%)
Graduate Degree31 (86.1%)5 (13.9%)
Total826 (53.0%)732 (47.0%)

Income in Homestead

Income Overview in Homestead

Per Capita Income in Homestead is $22,293, while median incomes of families and households are $58,721 and $57,739 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income79,996$22,293
Median Family Income19,111$58,721
Mean Family Income19,111$72,808
Median Household Income24,626$57,739
Mean Household Income24,626$69,386
Income Deficit19,111$11,461
Wage / Income Gap (%)79,99618.74%
Wage / Income Gap ($)79,99681.26¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index79,9960.42

Earnings by Sex in Homestead

Average Earnings in Homestead are $32,876, $36,108 for men and $29,340 for women, a difference of 18.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Homestead
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male20,206 (53.0%)$36,108
Female17,927 (47.0%)$29,340
Total38,133 (100.0%)$32,876

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Homestead

The most common earnings brackets in Homestead are $100,000+ for men (1,798 | 8.9%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (2,284 | 12.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Homestead
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less557 (2.8%)999 (5.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999499 (2.5%)606 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499508 (2.5%)534 (3.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999609 (3.0%)343 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499833 (4.1%)760 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999620 (3.1%)730 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499527 (2.6%)808 (4.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999592 (2.9%)796 (4.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,056 (5.2%)580 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999919 (4.5%)886 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,707 (8.5%)2,284 (12.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,449 (7.2%)1,227 (6.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,275 (6.3%)1,136 (6.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,397 (6.9%)837 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999979 (4.9%)1,008 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,131 (5.6%)858 (4.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,392 (6.9%)1,292 (7.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999732 (3.6%)480 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,626 (8.1%)1,116 (6.2%)
$100,000+1,798 (8.9%)647 (3.6%)
Total20,206 (100.0%)17,927 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Homestead

Average earnings in Homestead are $40,310 for men and $32,355 for women, a difference of 19.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $60,234, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $25,089. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $52,401, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $16,819.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Homestead
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$25,089$16,819
High School Diploma$38,940$32,880
College or Associate's Degree$51,264$29,272
Bachelor's Degree$46,996$45,050
Graduate Degree$60,234$52,401
Total$40,310$32,355

Family Income in Homestead

Family Income Brackets in Homestead

According to the Homestead family income data, there are 3,727 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.5% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 516 families (2.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Homestead
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0009364.9%
$10,000 to $14,9997644.0%
$15,000 to $24,9992,12111.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991,5488.1%
$35,000 to $49,9992,58013.5%
$50,000 to $74,9993,72719.5%
$75,000 to $99,9992,77114.5%
$100,000 to $149,9992,84814.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991,2806.7%
$200,000+5162.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Homestead

7+ person families (598 | 3.1%) account for the highest median family income in Homestead with $111,689 per family, while 2-person families (6,080 | 31.8%) have the highest median income of $24,889 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Homestead
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families6,080 (31.8%)$49,778
3-Person Families5,207 (27.3%)$54,850
4-Person Families4,086 (21.4%)$65,159
5-Person Families2,236 (11.7%)$65,250
6-Person Families904 (4.7%)$101,858
7+ Person Families598 (3.1%)$111,689
Total19,111 (100.0%)$58,721

Family Income by Number of Earners in Homestead

The median family income in Homestead is $58,721, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,455) having the highest median family income of $110,454, while families with no earners (1,856) have the lowest median family income of $14,368, accounting for 12.9% and 9.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Homestead
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,856 (9.7%)$14,368
1 Earner7,406 (38.8%)$44,471
2 Earners7,394 (38.7%)$78,576
3+ Earners2,455 (12.9%)$110,454
Total19,111 (100.0%)$58,721

Household Income in Homestead

Household Income Brackets in Homestead

With 4,630 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Homestead, accounting for 18.8% of all households. In contrast, only 616 households (2.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Homestead
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,6756.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991,3795.6%
$15,000 to $24,9992,73311.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991,7737.2%
$35,000 to $49,9993,22613.1%
$50,000 to $74,9994,63018.8%
$75,000 to $99,9993,37413.7%
$100,000 to $149,9993,86615.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991,3545.5%
$200,000+6162.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Homestead

The median household income in Homestead is $57,739, with the highest median household income of $64,143 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 9,298 households (37.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $26,642, with 568 households (2.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Homestead
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years568 (2.3%)$26,642
25 to 44 Years11,728 (47.6%)$58,213
45 to 64 Years9,298 (37.8%)$64,143
65+ Years3,032 (12.3%)$30,452
Total24,626 (100.0%)$57,739

Poverty in Homestead

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Homestead

With 18.3% poverty level for males and 22.4% for females among the residents of Homestead, 6 to 11 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,082 males (28.6%) and 1,917 females (48.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Homestead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years803 (21.0%)1,917 (48.6%)
5 Years151 (25.6%)181 (41.1%)
6 to 11 Years1,082 (28.6%)816 (18.4%)
12 to 14 Years584 (23.3%)384 (20.0%)
15 Years72 (12.2%)20 (4.0%)
16 and 17 Years130 (11.0%)218 (15.6%)
18 to 24 Years530 (15.9%)668 (22.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,012 (14.6%)1,934 (29.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,222 (18.3%)863 (13.8%)
45 to 54 Years590 (13.9%)979 (19.0%)
55 to 64 Years607 (20.6%)346 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years185 (11.2%)377 (17.7%)
75 Years and over162 (22.6%)380 (25.1%)
Total7,130 (18.3%)9,083 (22.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Homestead

According to the poverty statistics in Homestead, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 89.0% of males and 96.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Homestead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,025 (79.0%)2,023 (51.3%)
5 Years438 (74.4%)259 (58.9%)
6 to 11 Years2,706 (71.4%)3,623 (81.6%)
12 to 14 Years1,923 (76.7%)1,541 (80.0%)
15 Years518 (87.8%)479 (96.0%)
16 and 17 Years1,049 (89.0%)1,181 (84.4%)
18 to 24 Years2,800 (84.1%)2,260 (77.2%)
25 to 34 Years5,940 (85.4%)4,542 (70.1%)
35 to 44 Years5,442 (81.7%)5,390 (86.2%)
45 to 54 Years3,653 (86.1%)4,186 (81.0%)
55 to 64 Years2,332 (79.3%)3,020 (89.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,470 (88.8%)1,756 (82.3%)
75 Years and over554 (77.4%)1,134 (74.9%)
Total31,850 (81.7%)31,394 (77.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Homestead

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Homestead show that 11.7% or 1,257 of the total 10,706 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 34.4%, comprising of 517 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Homestead
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4,017 (90.9%)404 (9.1%)
1 or 2 Children4,346 (92.8%)336 (7.2%)
3 or 4 Children988 (65.6%)517 (34.4%)
5 or more Children98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,449 (88.3%)1,257 (11.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Homestead

According to the poverty data in Homestead, 22.7% or 639 single-father households and 26.1% or 1,457 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 496 households (31.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 65 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Homestead
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children143 (14.2%)106 (6.6%)
1 or 2 Children496 (31.8%)871 (30.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)415 (40.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)65 (100.0%)
Total639 (22.7%)1,457 (26.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Homestead

The poverty data for Homestead shows that 1,257 of the married-couple family households (11.7%) and 2,096 of the single-parent households (24.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 517 households (34.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 65 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Homestead
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children404 (9.1%)249 (9.6%)
1 or 2 Children336 (7.2%)1,367 (30.6%)
3 or 4 Children517 (34.4%)415 (32.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)65 (100.0%)
Total1,257 (11.7%)2,096 (24.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Homestead

Employment by Class of Employer in Homestead

Among the 34,723 employed individuals in Homestead, private company employees (23,830 | 68.6%), not-for-profit organizations (2,860 | 8.2%), and local government employees (2,059 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Homestead
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees23,83068.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,2913.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,7715.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,8608.2%
Local Government Employees2,0595.9%
State Government Employees1,0132.9%
Federal Government Employees1,8545.3%
Unpaid Family Workers450.1%
Total34,723100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Homestead

According to the labor force statistics for Homestead, out of the total population over 16 years of age (57,214), 65.2% or 37,304 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 1,791 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 85.4% or 11,031 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.0% or 298 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Homestead
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,106 (23.8%)91 (8.2%)
20 to 24 Years2,982 (71.1%)298 (10.0%)
25 to 29 Years4,818 (76.8%)159 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Years4,822 (67.4%)188 (3.9%)
35 to 44 Years11,031 (85.4%)364 (3.3%)
45 to 54 Years7,381 (78.3%)421 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years2,286 (66.4%)105 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years1,684 (57.8%)138 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years998 (26.1%)34 (3.4%)
75 Years and over206 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total37,304 (65.2%)1,791 (4.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Homestead

According to labor force statistics for Homestead, 76.0% of individuals (32,017) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (42,127) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 1,377 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.4% or 9,081 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.6% or 556 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Homestead
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,865 (59.7%)413 (4.2%)
High School Diploma7,153 (68.7%)521 (5.0%)
College / Associate Degree9,922 (85.4%)651 (5.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9,081 (88.4%)236 (2.3%)
Total32,017 (76.0%)1,811 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Homestead

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Homestead are Management (2,855 | 8.1%), Community & Social Service (2,813 | 8.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,363 | 6.7%), Education Instruction & Library (1,719 | 4.9%), and Health Technologists (1,555 | 4.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Homestead

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Homestead, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (98.9%), Computers & Mathematics (97.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (86.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (93.6%), Education, Arts & Media (84.7%), and Legal Services & Support (83.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Homestead
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,578 (55.3%)1,277 (44.7%)
Business & Financial494 (40.6%)724 (59.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science794 (86.8%)121 (13.2%)
Computers & Mathematics517 (97.0%)16 (3.0%)
Architecture & Engineering270 (98.9%)3 (1.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science7 (6.4%)102 (93.6%)
Community & Social Service 778 (27.7%)2,035 (72.3%)
Education, Arts & Media101 (15.3%)560 (84.7%)
Legal Services & Support15 (16.5%)76 (83.5%)
Education Instruction & Library383 (22.3%)1,336 (77.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment279 (81.6%)63 (18.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating487 (20.6%)1,876 (79.4%)
Health Technologists262 (16.9%)1,293 (83.2%)
Total (Category)4,131 (40.6%)6,033 (59.4%)
Total (Overall)18,535 (52.8%)16,555 (47.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Homestead are Cleaning & Maintenance (2,432 | 6.9%), Security & Protection (2,002 | 5.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (1,622 | 4.6%), Firefighting & Prevention (1,157 | 3.3%), and Personal Care & Service (873 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Homestead

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Homestead, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (73.6%), Security & Protection (66.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (66.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.7%), Personal Care & Service (77.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Homestead
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support92 (11.3%)723 (88.7%)
Security & Protection1,324 (66.1%)678 (33.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention702 (60.7%)455 (39.3%)
Law Enforcement622 (73.6%)223 (26.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving809 (49.9%)813 (50.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,605 (66.0%)827 (34.0%)
Personal Care & Service199 (22.8%)674 (77.2%)
Total (Category)4,029 (52.0%)3,715 (48.0%)
Total (Overall)18,535 (52.8%)16,555 (47.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Homestead are Sales & Related (3,826 | 10.9%), and Office & Administration (3,798 | 10.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Homestead

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Homestead
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,767 (46.2%)2,059 (53.8%)
Office & Administration1,011 (26.6%)2,787 (73.4%)
Total (Category)2,778 (36.4%)4,846 (63.6%)
Total (Overall)18,535 (52.8%)16,555 (47.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Homestead are Construction & Extraction (3,064 | 8.7%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,994 | 5.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (894 | 2.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Homestead

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Homestead
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry1,064 (53.4%)930 (46.6%)
Construction & Extraction2,987 (97.5%)77 (2.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair887 (99.2%)7 (0.8%)
Total (Category)4,938 (83.0%)1,014 (17.0%)
Total (Overall)18,535 (52.8%)16,555 (47.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Homestead are Transportation (1,506 | 4.3%), Material Moving (1,064 | 3.0%), and Production (1,036 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Homestead

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Homestead
OccupationMaleFemale
Production559 (54.0%)477 (46.0%)
Transportation1,234 (81.9%)272 (18.1%)
Material Moving866 (81.4%)198 (18.6%)
Total (Category)2,659 (73.7%)947 (26.3%)
Total (Overall)18,535 (52.8%)16,555 (47.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Homestead

Employment Industries in Homestead

The major employment industries in Homestead include Health Care & Social Assistance (4,287 | 12.2%), Construction (3,445 | 9.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (3,426 | 9.8%), Retail Trade (3,393 | 9.7%), and Administrative & Support (3,024 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Homestead

Employment Industries by Sex in Homestead

The Homestead industries that see more men than women are Construction (93.9%), Utilities (73.8%), and Administrative & Support (71.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (78.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (77.4%), and Professional & Scientific (62.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Homestead
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,213 (56.4%)938 (43.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction3,236 (93.9%)209 (6.1%)
Manufacturing359 (61.5%)225 (38.5%)
Wholesale Trade427 (41.3%)606 (58.7%)
Retail Trade1,751 (51.6%)1,642 (48.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,509 (70.1%)645 (29.9%)
Utilities414 (73.8%)147 (26.2%)
Information168 (52.2%)154 (47.8%)
Finance & Insurance662 (47.3%)737 (52.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing346 (40.4%)511 (59.6%)
Professional & Scientific457 (37.6%)758 (62.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support2,158 (71.4%)866 (28.6%)
Educational Services544 (21.7%)1,960 (78.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance969 (22.6%)3,318 (77.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation499 (65.1%)267 (34.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,737 (50.7%)1,689 (49.3%)
Public Administration1,134 (58.1%)819 (41.9%)
Total18,535 (52.8%)16,555 (47.2%)

Education in Homestead

School Enrollment in Homestead

The most common levels of schooling among the 23,790 students in Homestead are middle school (5,423 | 22.8%), high school (5,392 | 22.7%), and elementary school (5,373 | 22.6%).
School Enrollment in Homestead
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,9758.3%
Kindergarten1,4085.9%
Elementary School5,37322.6%
Middle School5,42322.8%
High School5,39222.7%
College / Undergraduate3,43314.4%
Graduate / Professional7863.3%
Total23,790100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Homestead

Out of a total of 23,790 students who are enrolled in schools in Homestead, 2,783 (11.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 21,007 (88.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 354 (30.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,637 (97.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Homestead
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,696 (87.6%)241 (12.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old5,265 (86.1%)847 (13.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds6,406 (91.2%)618 (8.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,133 (90.1%)343 (9.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,637 (97.8%)37 (2.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,168 (92.8%)91 (7.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds883 (78.2%)246 (21.8%)
35 Years and over825 (70.0%)354 (30.0%)
Total21,007 (88.3%)2,783 (11.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Homestead

Business (3,031 | 25.4%), science & technology (1,854 | 15.5%), education (1,580 | 13.2%), psychology (773 | 6.5%), and arts & humanities (754 | 6.3%) are the most common fields of study among 11,943 individuals in Homestead who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Homestead
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5564.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5774.8%
Physical & Health Sciences2161.8%
Psychology7736.5%
Social Sciences6555.5%
Engineering4313.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies940.8%
Science & Technology1,85415.5%
Business3,03125.4%
Education1,58013.2%
Literature & Languages450.4%
Liberal Arts & History6585.5%
Visual & Performing Arts3733.1%
Communications3462.9%
Arts & Humanities7546.3%
Total11,943100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Homestead

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Homestead

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Homestead are males with 2 vehicles (9,159, accounting for 49.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (7,973, making up 56.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Homestead
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,105 (6.0%)529 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle4,440 (24.1%)3,766 (23.1%)
2 Vehicles9,159 (49.8%)7,973 (48.9%)
3 Vehicles2,507 (13.6%)3,049 (18.7%)
4 Vehicles946 (5.1%)869 (5.3%)
5 or more Vehicles237 (1.3%)131 (0.8%)
Total18,394 (100.0%)16,317 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Homestead

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Homestead are 60 to 89 minutes (5,100 commuters, 15.4%), 30 to 34 minutes (4,573 commuters, 13.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (3,881 commuters, 11.7%).
Commute Time in Homestead
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5161.6%
5 to 9 Minutes1,9285.8%
10 to 14 Minutes2,8238.5%
15 to 19 Minutes2,7378.3%
20 to 24 Minutes3,88111.7%
25 to 29 Minutes1,4544.4%
30 to 34 Minutes4,57313.8%
35 to 39 Minutes7122.1%
40 to 44 Minutes2,9408.9%
45 to 59 Minutes3,78911.4%
60 to 89 Minutes5,10015.4%
90 or more Minutes2,6918.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Homestead

The most common commute times in Homestead are 60 to 89 minutes (3,194 commuters, 17.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (2,020 commuters, 13.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Homestead
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes207 (1.2%)309 (2.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes948 (5.3%)980 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes934 (5.2%)1,889 (12.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,222 (6.9%)1,515 (9.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,861 (10.4%)2,020 (13.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes834 (4.7%)620 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,859 (16.0%)1,714 (11.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes227 (1.3%)485 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,454 (8.2%)1,486 (9.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,539 (14.2%)1,250 (8.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,194 (17.9%)1,906 (12.4%)
90 or more Minutes1,550 (8.7%)1,141 (7.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Homestead

The most frequent times of departure to work in Homestead are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (2,663, 14.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,994, 13.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Homestead
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM697 (3.9%)784 (5.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,200 (12.3%)824 (5.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,710 (9.6%)259 (1.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,663 (14.9%)1,598 (10.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,473 (8.3%)1,463 (9.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,475 (13.9%)1,994 (13.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM976 (5.5%)1,554 (10.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,377 (7.7%)1,963 (12.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM481 (2.7%)906 (5.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,292 (7.2%)1,342 (8.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM176 (1.0%)514 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM141 (0.8%)180 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM992 (5.6%)909 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,176 (6.6%)1,025 (6.7%)
Total17,829 (100.0%)15,315 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Homestead

Occupancy by Ownership in Homestead

Of the total 24,626 dwellings in Homestead, owner-occupied units account for 11,046 (44.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 13,580 (55.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Homestead
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units11,04644.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units13,58055.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units24,626100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Homestead

Occupancy by Household Size in Homestead
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4,70319.1%
2-Person Household5,55722.6%
3-Person Household5,50422.4%
4+ Person Household8,86236.0%
Total Housing Units24,626100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Homestead

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Homestead
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,952 (41.5%)2,751 (58.5%)
2-Person Household2,419 (43.5%)3,138 (56.5%)
3-Person Household2,274 (41.3%)3,230 (58.7%)
4+ Person Household4,401 (49.7%)4,461 (50.3%)
Total Housing Units11,046 (44.9%)13,580 (55.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Homestead

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Homestead
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School925 (17.7%)4,304 (82.3%)
High School Diploma2,205 (41.7%)3,081 (58.3%)
College/Associate Degree3,400 (49.1%)3,521 (50.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,516 (62.8%)2,674 (37.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Homestead

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Homestead
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5,84323.7%
35 to 44 Years6,45326.2%
45 to 54 Years5,68023.1%
55 to 64 Years3,61814.7%
65 to 74 Years1,8917.7%
75 to 84 Years8023.3%
85 Years and Over3391.4%
Total24,626100.0%

Housing Finances in Homestead

Median Income by Occupancy in Homestead

Median Income by Occupancy in Homestead
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied11,046 (44.9%)$82,350
Renter-Occupied13,580 (55.1%)$41,130
Average24,626 (100.0%)$57,739

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Homestead

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Homestead
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000183 (1.7%)747 (5.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999107 (1.0%)648 (4.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999275 (2.5%)1,108 (8.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999187 (1.7%)703 (5.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999441 (4.0%)1,406 (10.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999556 (5.0%)1,215 (8.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,007 (9.1%)2,209 (16.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,084 (18.9%)2,538 (18.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,977 (17.9%)1,396 (10.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,496 (22.6%)1,375 (10.1%)
$150,000 or more1,733 (15.7%)235 (1.7%)
Total11,046 (100.0%)13,580 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Homestead

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Homestead
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300439 (4.0%)462 (3.4%)
$300 to $499470 (4.3%)326 (2.4%)
$500 to $7991,059 (9.6%)593 (4.4%)
$800 to $999787 (7.1%)726 (5.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,751 (15.9%)4,315 (31.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,257 (20.4%)5,093 (37.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,046 (18.5%)1,490 (11.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,440 (13.0%)366 (2.7%)
$3,000 or more797 (7.2%)25 (0.2%)
Total11,046 (100.0%)13,580 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Homestead

Housing Structures in Homestead

Housing Structures in Homestead
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached9,69639.4%
Single Unit, Attached5,46622.2%
2 Unit Apartments7333.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,0734.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,1938.9%
10 or more Apartments4,98520.2%
Mobile Home / Other4801.9%
Total24,626100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Homestead

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Homestead
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached7,778 (80.2%)1,918 (19.8%)
Single Unit, Attached2,188 (40.0%)3,278 (60.0%)
2 Unit Apartments11 (1.5%)722 (98.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments138 (12.9%)935 (87.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments286 (13.0%)1,907 (87.0%)
10 or more Apartments384 (7.7%)4,601 (92.3%)
Mobile Home / Other261 (54.4%)219 (45.6%)
Total11,046 (44.9%)13,580 (55.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Homestead

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Homestead
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room59 (0.5%)409 (3.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms282 (2.5%)2,417 (17.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,781 (34.2%)7,219 (53.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,702 (42.6%)3,150 (23.2%)
8 or more Rooms2,222 (20.1%)385 (2.8%)
Total11,046 (100.0%)13,580 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Homestead

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Homestead
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas127 (1.1%)87 (0.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas26 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity10,293 (93.2%)12,529 (92.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene17 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels8 (0.1%)41 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used575 (5.2%)923 (6.8%)
Total11,046 (100.0%)13,580 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Homestead

Household Vehicle Usage in Homestead
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle215 (1.9%)1,892 (13.9%)
1 Vehicle2,997 (27.1%)5,753 (42.4%)
2 Vehicles5,287 (47.9%)5,186 (38.2%)
3 or more Vehicles2,547 (23.1%)749 (5.5%)
Total11,046 (100.0%)13,580 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Homestead

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Homestead

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,0507,996
Median Property Value$304,100$320,200
Median Household Income$67,115$1,366
Monthly Housing Costs$729$791
Real Estate Taxes$2,832$330

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Homestead

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Homestead
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000183 (6.0%)205 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99926 (0.9%)67 (0.8%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,278 (41.9%)3,165 (39.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,304 (42.7%)4,131 (51.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999238 (7.8%)399 (5.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)15 (0.2%)
$1,000,000 or more21 (0.7%)14 (0.2%)
Total3,050 (100.0%)7,996 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Homestead

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Homestead
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000201 (6.6%)40 (0.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999378 (12.4%)89 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999257 (8.4%)525 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999460 (15.1%)299 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999444 (14.6%)547 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999537 (17.6%)1,640 (20.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999406 (13.3%)1,440 (18.0%)
$150,000 or more367 (12.0%)2,090 (26.1%)
Total3,050 (100.0%)7,996 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Homestead

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Homestead
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x651 (21.3%)87,645 (1,096.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x531 (17.4%)1,247 (15.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x328 (10.7%)2,379 (29.7%)
4.0x or more1,466 (48.1%)1,414 (17.7%)
Total3,050 (100.0%)7,996 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Homestead

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Homestead
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800603 (19.8%)29 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,499305 (10.0%)736 (9.2%)
$800 to $1,4991,854 (60.8%)537 (6.7%)
Total3,050 (100.0%)7,996 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Homestead

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Homestead

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Homestead
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years7,928 (89.7%)905 (10.2%)
6 to 18 Years15,580 (89.0%)1,921 (11.0%)
19 to 25 Years3,708 (61.3%)2,338 (38.7%)
26 to 34 Years7,941 (63.9%)4,478 (36.1%)
35 to 44 Years9,250 (72.6%)3,497 (27.4%)
45 to 54 Years6,999 (74.6%)2,383 (25.4%)
55 to 64 Years5,167 (82.0%)1,138 (18.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,677 (97.1%)111 (2.9%)
75 Years and older2,208 (99.0%)22 (1.0%)
Total62,458 (78.8%)16,793 (21.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Homestead

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Homestead
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born7,928 (89.7%)905 (10.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen15,580 (89.0%)1,921 (11.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,708 (61.3%)2,338 (38.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Homestead

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Homestead
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00010,034 (67.0%)4,938 (33.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99910,977 (74.2%)3,825 (25.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,839 (80.4%)2,884 (19.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,306 (78.8%)2,510 (21.2%)
$100,000 and over20,048 (88.6%)2,579 (11.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Homestead

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Homestead
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 65,673 (64.2%)2,507 (28.4%)
6 to 18 Years8,979 (51.3%)7,152 (40.9%)
19 to 25 Years1,153 (19.1%)2,597 (42.9%)
25 to 34 Years2,794 (22.5%)5,685 (45.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,685 (13.2%)7,931 (62.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,377 (14.7%)5,931 (63.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,565 (24.8%)3,876 (61.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,456 (91.2%)585 (15.4%)
75 Years and over2,139 (95.9%)464 (20.8%)
Total28,821 (36.4%)36,728 (46.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Homestead

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Homestead
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years737 (8.5%)800 (9.0%)
18 to 34 Years738 (7.3%)1,008 (10.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,634 (12.0%)1,652 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years475 (28.7%)652 (30.6%)
75 Years and over339 (47.3%)591 (39.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Homestead

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Homestead: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years42 (0.5%)192 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years67 (0.7%)126 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years535 (3.9%)182 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years247 (14.9%)123 (5.8%)
75 Years and over136 (19.0%)278 (18.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Homestead: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years45 (0.5%)82 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years82 (0.8%)353 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years317 (2.3%)315 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years55 (3.3%)108 (5.1%)
75 Years and over94 (13.1%)108 (7.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Homestead: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years696 (8.0%)690 (7.8%)
18 to 34 Years543 (5.4%)871 (9.3%)
35 to 64 Years522 (3.8%)792 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years254 (15.3%)161 (7.5%)
75 Years and over78 (10.9%)125 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Homestead: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years74 (0.9%)83 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years19 (0.2%)66 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years979 (7.2%)856 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years160 (9.7%)500 (23.4%)
75 Years and over187 (26.1%)517 (34.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Homestead: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years137 (1.6%)83 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years71 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years440 (3.2%)272 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years89 (5.4%)50 (2.3%)
75 Years and over58 (8.1%)311 (20.5%)

Technology Access in Homestead

Computing Device Access in Homestead

Computing Device Access in Homestead
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop19,37078.7%
Smartphone22,92493.1%
Tablet15,51863.0%
No Computing Device1,0274.2%
Total24,626100.0%

Internet Access in Homestead

Internet Access in Homestead
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet270.1%
Broadband Home17,80272.3%
Cellular Data Only3,92916.0%
Satellite Internet1,4956.1%
No Internet2,4449.9%
Total24,626100.0%

Homestead Summary

Homestead is a city located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is located 35 miles southwest of Miami and is part of the Miami metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the population of Homestead was 60,512.

History

Homestead was founded in 1913 by a group of settlers from Michigan. The city was named after the homesteaders who settled in the area. The settlers were attracted to the area due to its fertile soil and mild climate. The city was incorporated in 1913 and was the first city in Miami-Dade County to be incorporated.
In 1926, the city was devastated by the Great Miami Hurricane, which destroyed much of the city and killed hundreds of people. The city was rebuilt and continued to grow throughout the 20th century.
In the 1950s, Homestead Air Force Base was established in the city. The base was a major employer in the area and provided a boost to the local economy. The base was closed in 1992 due to budget cuts.
In 1992, Homestead was hit by Hurricane Andrew, which caused extensive damage to the city. The city was rebuilt and has since become a popular destination for tourists and retirees.

Geography

Homestead is located at 25°28'N 80°28'W (25.47, -80.47). The city is located in the southern part of Miami-Dade County, near the Everglades National Park. The city covers an area of 24.2 square miles and has a population density of 2,478 people per square mile.
The city is located on the Atlantic Coastal Ridge, which is a ridge of limestone that runs along the eastern coast of Florida. The ridge provides a natural barrier to the Everglades and helps protect the city from flooding.

Economy

Homestead’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The city is home to several large farms, which produce a variety of crops, including tomatoes, peppers, squash, and melons. The city is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Homestead-Miami Speedway, Everglades National Park, and Biscayne National Park.
The city is also home to several large employers, including the Homestead Air Reserve Base, Homestead Hospital, and Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Homestead was 60,512. The racial makeup of the city was 64.2% White, 22.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% African American, and 3.3% other.
The median household income in Homestead was $37,845, and the median family income was $41,919. The per capita income in the city was $17,845.

Conclusion

Homestead is a city located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was founded in 1913 by a group of settlers from Michigan and was incorporated in 1913. The city was devastated by the Great Miami Hurricane in 1926 and Hurricane Andrew in 1992. The city’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. As of the 2010 census, the population of Homestead was 60,512. The city is home to several large employers, including the Homestead Air Reserve Base, Homestead Hospital, and Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Homestead?
Total Population of Homestead is 79,996.
What is the Total Male Population of Homestead?
Total Male Population of Homestead is 39,121.
What is the Total Female Population of Homestead?
Total Female Population of Homestead is 40,875.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Homestead?
There are 95.71 Males per 100 Females in Homestead.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Homestead?
There are 104.48 Females per 100 Males in Homestead.
What is the Median Population Age in Homestead?
Median Population Age in Homestead is 31.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Homestead
Average Family Size in Homestead is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Homestead
Average Household Size in Homestead is 3.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Homestead?
Per Capita income in Homestead is $22,293.
What is the Median Family Income in Homestead?
Median Family Income in Homestead is $58,721.
What is the Median Household income in Homestead?
Median Household Income in Homestead is $57,739.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Homestead?
Income or Wage Gap in Homestead is 18.7%.
Women in Homestead earn 81.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Homestead?
Family Income Deficit in Homestead is $11,461.
Families that are below poverty line in Homestead earn $11,461 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Homestead?
Inequality or Gini Index in Homestead is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Homestead?
There are 37,304 People in the Labor Forcein in Homestead.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Homestead?
65.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Homestead.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Homestead?
Unemployment Rate in Homestead is 4.8%.