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Homestead, Florida
Homestead, city, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Homestead had 86,242 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 80,737 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 82,807 (±66). GEOID 1232275.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
86,242
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 80,737 · ACS 2020-2024: 82,807 ±66
Median household income
$65,423
±$3,803 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$380,000
±$12,301 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,674
±$57 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Homestead and what county is it in?
Homestead is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It covers 15.1 square miles of land, 5,352 residents per square mile in 2020.
Homestead is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Homestead, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 86,242 people lived in Homestead on July 1, 2025, up 6.8% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 80,737 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 82,807 (±66).
| Measure | Homestead | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 82,807 ±66 | 2,738,356 | +14,369 |
| Households | 25,638 ±953 | 975,411 | +6,700 |
| Average household size | 3.21 ±0.12 | 2.76 | −0.37 |
| Housing units | 27,474 ±1,015 | 1,094,983 | +6,799 |
Homestead's population since 2000
From 31,909 in 2000 to 86,242 in 2025: up 170.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Homestead as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Homestead?
The median resident of Homestead is 32.5 years old; 29.5% are under 18 and 8.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 67.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.4%. 40.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Homestead | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 ±0.7 | 40.7 | +1.9 |
| Under 18 years | 29.5% ±2.0 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 8.5% ±0.8 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 50.7% ±1.6 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 67.4% ±3.2 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 10.7% ±1.9 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.4% ±3.1 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 40.8% ±2.6 pts | 54.5% | +3.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 68.8% ±3.3 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3% ±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| With a disability | 9.9% ±1.4 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 19.7% ±2.6 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.0% ±2.8 pts | 83.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.9% ±2.7 pts | 34.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.3% ±1.8 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.2% ±2.0 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Homestead earn?
Half of Homestead's 25,638 households earn less than $65,423 a year (±$3,803), against $71,753 in Miami-Dade County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $58,468 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,955 after inflation. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Homestead | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,423 ±$3,803 | $71,753 | +$6,955 |
| Mean household income | $79,568 ±$4,306 | $107,330 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,654 ±$1,523 | $39,469 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.4% ±3.3 pts | 14.7% | −5.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.3% ±5.4 pts | 18.2% | −9.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.7% ±2.9 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±1.3 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.2% ±2.0 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Homestead?
Owners occupy 48.3% of Homestead's occupied homes and renters 51.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $380,000 by its owner (±$12,301). The median renter pays $1,674 a month including utilities, and 57.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Homestead | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $380,000 ±$12,301 | $463,000 | +$106,417 |
| Median gross rent | $1,674 ±$57 | $1,829 | +$115 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 57.0% ±5.5 pts | 55.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,237 ±$76 | $2,451 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.3% ±3.3 pts | 52.2% | +7.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 51.7% ±3.3 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Housing units | 27,474 ±1,015 | 1,094,983 | +6,799 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.6% ±2.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 39.0% ±2.8 pts | 38.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% ±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2% ±0.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.7% ±2.2 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.3% ±0.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.0% ±1.9 pts | 9.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Homestead building?
Builders took permits for 935 new housing units in Homestead in 2025 (582 in single-family houses), 10.8 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Homestead work and get to work?
74.9% of Homestead's workers drive alone and 6.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Homestead | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.8% ±2.3 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±0.9 pts | 4.6% | −3.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.9% ±3.1 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.3% ±2.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.1% ±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.8% ±1.4 pts | 14.0% | +2.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.8 min ±2.0 | 30.9 min | −5.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Homestead?
16 census tracts lie mostly in Homestead, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $29,016 (Tract 113.02) to $120,503 (Tract 112.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 110.15Miami-Dade County | 9,944 | $99,074 |
| Tract 110.09Miami-Dade County | 7,849 | $79,750 |
| Tract 112.03Miami-Dade County | 6,638 | $31,231 |
| Tract 114.09Miami-Dade County | 6,915 | $81,024 |
| Tract 110.14Miami-Dade County | 5,114 | $101,484 |
| Tract 110.08Miami-Dade County | 5,165 | $93,289 |
| Tract 111.04Miami-Dade County | 5,559 | $36,635 |
| Tract 110.10Miami-Dade County | 4,772 | $45,256 |
| Tract 113.02Miami-Dade County | 5,784 | $29,016 |
| Tract 114.10Miami-Dade County | 5,308 | $82,708 |
| Tract 111.03Miami-Dade County | 3,449 | $42,260 |
| Tract 113.01Miami-Dade County | 4,562 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Homestead) · Census block assignment files
How does Homestead compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Homestead is the 424th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 33rd-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Homestead ranks 470th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 33rd | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 125th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 101st | 770 |
| Median household income | 470th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 643rd | 763 |
| Median home value | 296th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 325th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 152nd | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 462nd | 733 |
| Median age | 711th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 691st | 760 |
| Work from home | 569th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 49th | 764 |
Homestead's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Homestead with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Homestead?
4 of the 57 figures for Homestead on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Homestead are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Homestead.