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.

Homestead, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,874

Median Agei

49.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

54.6%1,570

White

31.8%913

Two or More

11.1%318

Hispanic/Latino

1.9%55

Asian

0.6%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.6%202

High School Diploma

35.2%738

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%120

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%262

Associate's Degree

10%209

Bachelor's Degree

12.5%262

Master's Degree

5.9%123

Professional Degree

0.8%16

Doctorate

0.4%9

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

19.6%

Graduate+

7.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$83,900

Median Renti

$929

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

34.1%483

Renter-Occupied

65.9%933

Total Units

1,736

Homeownership

34.1%

Vacancy Rate

18.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.6%80

$50K–$100K

51.1%247

$100K–$150K

22.2%107

$150K–$200K

10.1%49

Rent Distribution

Under $500

198

$500–$750

149

$750–$1,000

173

$1,000–$1,250

130

$1,250–$1,500

116

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%25

2010–2019

1.9%33

2000–2009

14.4%250

1990–1999

4%70

1980–1989

6.3%110

1970–1979

11.2%194

1960–1969

4.3%75

1950–1959

8.2%143

1940–1949

10.4%181

1939 or earlier

37.7%655

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.7%1,115

Electricity

21.3%301

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$39,052

Mean Household Incomei

$53,092

Per Capita Incomei

$29,649

Poverty Ratei

18.6%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

1,355

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%107

$10K–$15K

13.3%189

$15K–$20K

0.9%13

$20K–$25K

8.7%123

$25K–$30K

2.1%30

$30K–$35K

10.5%148

$35K–$40K

10%142

$40K–$45K

1.6%23

$45K–$50K

4.4%63

$50K–$60K

5.2%73

$60K–$75K

16%226

$75K–$100K

5.2%74

$100K–$125K

6.4%90

$125K–$150K

4.6%65

$150K–$200K

1.5%21

$200K+

2%29

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

405

Residentsi

602

Avg. Tenant Renti

$346/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

66 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing172 homes98% occupied$338/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers154 homes82% occupied$376/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 827 homes74% occupied$205/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC42 homes91% occupied$355/mo rent

811/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $39,052/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

84.2%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

12.5%

Low income$20K–$31K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $31K/yr

1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

67.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

68.9% of subsidized households are minority

36.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

933.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,272

Avg. Commutei

29.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,280

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

87(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.3%Insured

6.7%Uninsured