Homestead, PA Demographics

A map of Homestead's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	1,570	1,742	54.6%	60.4%
White	913	804	31.8%	27.9%
Multiracial	318	162	11.1%	5.6%
Hispanic	55	94	1.9%	3.3%
Asian	18	54	0.6%	1.9%
Native American/Other	0	28	0.0%	1.0%

Homestead, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,874, a less than 1% change from the 2,884 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.6% Black, 31.8% White, 11.1% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania 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 55.3% in 2020 and 58.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Homestead is ranked the 495th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 484th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Homestead's White Population

913 residents of Homestead, or 31.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Homestead is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Homestead ranks 1874th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead's White population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. White residents' share of Homestead's population has increased from 27.9% to 31.8%.

Homestead is more White than neighboring Rankin (22.8% White). Homestead is less White than neighboring West Homestead (71.8% White), Munhall (82.6% White), Whitaker (65.4% White), and Swissvale (56.6% White).

Homestead's Black Population

1,570 residents of Homestead, or 54.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Homestead is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Homestead ranks 9th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. Black residents' share of Homestead's population has decreased from 60.4% to 54.6%.

Homestead is more Black than neighboring West Homestead (11.4% Black), Munhall (13.4% Black), Whitaker (19.7% Black), and Swissvale (28.7% Black). Homestead is less Black than neighboring Rankin (58.7% Black).

Homestead's Asian Population

18 residents of Homestead, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Homestead is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Homestead ranks 355th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead's Asian population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Homestead's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.6%.

Homestead is more Asian than neighboring West Homestead (0% Asian), Munhall (0.3% Asian), Whitaker (0% Asian), and Rankin (0% Asian). Homestead is less Asian than neighboring Swissvale (3.4% Asian).

Homestead's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Homestead, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Homestead is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Homestead ranks 709th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 41.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Homestead's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.9%.

Homestead is more Hispanic than neighboring Munhall (0.6% Hispanic). Homestead is less Hispanic than neighboring West Homestead (9.6% Hispanic), Whitaker (9.3% Hispanic), Swissvale (4.7% Hispanic), and Rankin (13% Hispanic).

Homestead's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Homestead, or 0.0% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Homestead ranks 178th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Homestead's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Homestead is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whitaker (0.4% Native American/Other), Swissvale (0.7% Native American/Other), and Rankin (0.8% Native American/Other).

Homestead's Multiracial Population

318 residents of Homestead, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Homestead is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Homestead ranks 196th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 96.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Homestead's population has increased from 5.6% to 11.1%.

Homestead is more Multiracial than neighboring West Homestead (7.2% Multiracial), Munhall (3.1% Multiracial), Whitaker (5.2% Multiracial), Swissvale (5.9% Multiracial), and Rankin (4.7% 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.