Homestead, MO Demographics

A map of Homestead's Population by Race

Homestead, Missouri has an estimated population of 146, a large decrease from the 192 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.6% White, 6.8% Native American/Other, 5.5% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri 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 27.2% in 2020 and 25.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Homestead is ranked the 797th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 733rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Homestead's White Population

125 residents of Homestead, or 85.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Homestead is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Homestead ranks 799th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead's White population has declined by an estimated 23.3%. White residents' share of Homestead's population has increased from 84.9% to 85.6%.

Homestead is more White than neighboring Crystal Lakes (82.3% White), and Excelsior Springs (81.2% White). Homestead is less White than neighboring Excelsior Estates (97.9% White), Wood Heights (90.7% White), and Vibbard (93.9% White).

Homestead's Black Population

0 residents of Homestead, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Homestead is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Homestead ranks 157th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Homestead's population has decreased from 5.2% to 0.0%.

Homestead is less Black than neighboring Crystal Lakes (0.9% Black), Wood Heights (4.3% Black), and Excelsior Springs (3.3% Black).

Homestead's Asian Population

0 residents of Homestead, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Homestead is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Homestead ranks 615th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Homestead's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Homestead is less Asian than neighboring Crystal Lakes (0.2% Asian), Wood Heights (0.1% Asian), and Excelsior Springs (0.1% Asian).

Homestead's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Homestead, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Homestead is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Homestead ranks 157th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Homestead's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.

Homestead is more Hispanic than neighboring Crystal Lakes (2.3% Hispanic), Excelsior Estates (0.4% Hispanic), Wood Heights (2.6% Hispanic), and Vibbard (0% Hispanic). Homestead is less Hispanic than neighboring Excelsior Springs (8.9% Hispanic).

Homestead's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Homestead, or 6.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Homestead is higher than in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Homestead ranks 807th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 10. Native American/Other residents' share of Homestead's population has increased from 0.0% to 6.8%.

Homestead is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crystal Lakes (0% Native American/Other), Excelsior Estates (0% Native American/Other), Wood Heights (1.1% Native American/Other), Excelsior Springs (0.3% Native American/Other), and Vibbard (0% Native American/Other).

Homestead's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Homestead, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Homestead is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Homestead ranks 542nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Homestead's population has decreased from 4.7% to 2.1%.

Homestead is more Multiracial than neighboring Excelsior Estates (1.7% Multiracial), and Wood Heights (1.1% Multiracial). Homestead is less Multiracial than neighboring Crystal Lakes (14.2% Multiracial), Excelsior Springs (6.2% Multiracial), and Vibbard (6.1% 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.