Homestead Valley, CA Demographics

A map of Homestead Valley's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,859	1,931	69.1%	69.2%
Hispanic	572	562	21.3%	20.2%
Multiracial	108	144	4.0%	5.2%
Native American/Other	84	39	3.1%	1.4%
Black	62	31	2.3%	1.1%
Asian	4	82	0.1%	2.9%

Homestead Valley, California has an estimated population of 2,689, a decrease from the 2,789 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.1% White, 21.3% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 3.1% Native American/Other, 2.3% Black, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Homestead Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Homestead Valley is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Homestead Valley, that probability was 47.6% in 2020 and 47.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Homestead Valley is ranked the 827th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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 Valley was ranked the 824th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Homestead Valley's White Population

1,859 residents of Homestead Valley, or 69.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Homestead Valley is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Homestead Valley ranks 583rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead Valley's White population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Homestead Valley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 69.1%.

Homestead Valley is more White than neighboring Yucca Valley (64.8% White), Joshua Tree (62.3% White), Morongo Valley (57.9% White), Desert Hot Springs (21.3% White), and Desert Edge (63.8% White).

Homestead Valley's Black Population

62 residents of Homestead Valley, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Homestead Valley is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Homestead Valley ranks 679th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead Valley's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Homestead Valley's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.3%.

Homestead Valley is more Black than neighboring Yucca Valley (0.7% Black), Joshua Tree (2.2% Black), and Desert Edge (1.9% Black). Homestead Valley is less Black than neighboring Morongo Valley (3.1% Black), and Desert Hot Springs (8.9% Black).

Homestead Valley's Asian Population

4 residents of Homestead Valley, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Homestead Valley is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Homestead Valley ranks 666th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead Valley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 95.1%. Asian residents' share of Homestead Valley's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.1%.

Homestead Valley is less Asian than neighboring Yucca Valley (1.9% Asian), Joshua Tree (2.1% Asian), Morongo Valley (1.1% Asian), Desert Hot Springs (1.4% Asian), and Desert Edge (3.7% Asian).

Homestead Valley's Hispanic Population

572 residents of Homestead Valley, or 21.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Homestead Valley is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Homestead Valley ranks 855th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead Valley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Homestead Valley's population has increased from 20.2% to 21.3%.

Homestead Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring Yucca Valley (20.7% Hispanic). Homestead Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring Joshua Tree (24.6% Hispanic), Morongo Valley (33.5% Hispanic), Desert Hot Springs (63.6% Hispanic), and Desert Edge (28.4% Hispanic).

Homestead Valley's Native American/Other Population

84 residents of Homestead Valley, or 3.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Homestead Valley is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Homestead Valley ranks 695th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead Valley's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 115.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Homestead Valley's population has increased from 1.4% to 3.1%.

Homestead Valley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Yucca Valley (2.7% Native American/Other), Morongo Valley (0.6% Native American/Other), Desert Hot Springs (1.5% Native American/Other), and Desert Edge (0% Native American/Other).

Homestead Valley's Multiracial Population

108 residents of Homestead Valley, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Homestead Valley is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Homestead Valley ranks 684th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homestead Valley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Homestead Valley's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.0%.

Homestead Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Morongo Valley (3.8% Multiracial), Desert Hot Springs (3.3% Multiracial), and Desert Edge (2.1% Multiracial). Homestead Valley is less Multiracial than neighboring Yucca Valley (9.2% Multiracial), and Joshua Tree (5.7% 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.