Homewood, AL Demographics

A map of Homewood's Population by Race

Homewood, Alabama has an estimated population of 27,829, an increase from the 26,414 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.9% White, 16.4% Black, 6.0% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Homewood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Homewood has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Homewood, that probability was 48.3% in 2020 and 46.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Homewood is ranked the 22nd most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 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). Homewood was ranked the 21st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Homewood's White Population

19,736 residents of Homewood, or 70.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Homewood is higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Homewood ranks 348th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homewood's White population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. White residents' share of Homewood's population has increased from 68.8% to 70.9%.

Homewood is more White than neighboring Birmingham (24.2% White), Hoover (68.1% White), and Fairfield (6.6% White). Homewood is less White than neighboring Vestavia Hills (84.4% White), and Mountain Brook (95.1% White).

Homewood's Black Population

4,551 residents of Homewood, or 16.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Homewood is lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Homewood ranks 237th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homewood's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. Black residents' share of Homewood's population has decreased from 19.8% to 16.4%.

Homewood is more Black than neighboring Vestavia Hills (5.2% Black), and Mountain Brook (0.6% Black). Homewood is less Black than neighboring Birmingham (66.7% Black), Hoover (18.5% Black), and Fairfield (90.7% Black).

Homewood's Asian Population

667 residents of Homewood, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Homewood is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Homewood ranks 24th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homewood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. Asian residents' share of Homewood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Homewood is more Asian than neighboring Birmingham (1.4% Asian), Mountain Brook (0.7% Asian), and Fairfield (0.1% Asian). Homewood is less Asian than neighboring Vestavia Hills (4.9% Asian), and Hoover (5.9% Asian).

Homewood's Hispanic Population

1,679 residents of Homewood, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Homewood is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Homewood ranks 109th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homewood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Homewood's population has increased from 5.4% to 6.0%.

Homewood is more Hispanic than neighboring Vestavia Hills (3.4% Hispanic), Birmingham (4.8% Hispanic), Mountain Brook (0.9% Hispanic), Hoover (4.6% Hispanic), and Fairfield (0.2% Hispanic).

Homewood's Native American/Other Population

234 residents of Homewood, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Homewood is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Homewood ranks 401st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homewood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 120.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Homewood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Homewood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vestavia Hills (0.4% Native American/Other), Birmingham (0.7% Native American/Other), Mountain Brook (0.3% Native American/Other), Hoover (0.4% Native American/Other), and Fairfield (0.2% Native American/Other).

Homewood's Multiracial Population

962 residents of Homewood, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Homewood is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Homewood ranks 394th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homewood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 26.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Homewood's population has increased from 2.9% to 3.5%.

Homewood is more Multiracial than neighboring Vestavia Hills (1.7% Multiracial), Birmingham (2.2% Multiracial), Mountain Brook (2.4% Multiracial), Hoover (2.5% Multiracial), and Fairfield (2.2% 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.