Homestead, FL Demographics

A map of Homestead's Population by Race

Homestead, Florida has an estimated population of 82,807, a slight increase from the 80,737 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.4% Hispanic, 18.4% Black, 10.7% White, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Homestead, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Homestead has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Homestead, that probability was 49.3% in 2020 and 50.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Homestead is ranked the 39th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Homestead was ranked the 39th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Homestead's White Population

8,847 residents of Homestead, or 10.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Homestead is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Homestead ranks 892nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Homestead's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.7%.

Homestead is more White than neighboring Leisure City (4.3% White), Florida City (4% White), Naranja (8.2% White), Homestead Base (6.9% White), and Princeton (9.1% White).

Homestead's Black Population

15,208 residents of Homestead, or 18.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Homestead is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Homestead ranks 230th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Black residents' share of Homestead's population has increased from 17.3% to 18.4%.

Homestead is more Black than neighboring Leisure City (12.6% Black), and Princeton (14.8% Black). Homestead is less Black than neighboring Florida City (38.9% Black), Naranja (22.8% Black), and Homestead Base (55.5% Black).

Homestead's Asian Population

575 residents of Homestead, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Homestead is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Homestead ranks 556th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead's Asian population has declined by an estimated 34.4%. Asian residents' share of Homestead's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Homestead is more Asian than neighboring Leisure City (0.3% Asian), Florida City (0% Asian), Homestead Base (0% Asian), and Princeton (0.5% Asian). Homestead is less Asian than neighboring Naranja (0.8% Asian).

Homestead's Hispanic Population

55,837 residents of Homestead, or 67.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Homestead is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Homestead ranks 44th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Homestead's population has decreased from 68.2% to 67.4%.

Homestead is more Hispanic than neighboring Florida City (56.3% Hispanic), and Homestead Base (37.5% Hispanic). Homestead is less Hispanic than neighboring Leisure City (81.8% Hispanic), Naranja (67.8% Hispanic), and Princeton (72.8% Hispanic).

Homestead's Native American/Other Population

788 residents of Homestead, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Homestead is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Homestead ranks 479th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 31.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Homestead's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Homestead is more Native American/Other than neighboring Leisure City (0.7% Native American/Other), Florida City (0.1% Native American/Other), Naranja (0% Native American/Other), Homestead Base (0.1% Native American/Other), and Princeton (0.5% Native American/Other).

Homestead's Multiracial Population

1,552 residents of Homestead, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Homestead is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Homestead ranks 834th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Homestead's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Homestead is more Multiracial than neighboring Leisure City (0.4% Multiracial), Florida City (0.7% Multiracial), Naranja (0.6% Multiracial), and Homestead Base (0% Multiracial). Homestead is less Multiracial than neighboring Princeton (2.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.