Homewood, IL Demographics

A map of Homewood's Population by Race

Homewood, Illinois has an estimated population of 19,294, a less than 1% change from the 19,463 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.3% White, 43.1% Black, 6.4% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, and 1.0% 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than Illinois 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 62.2% in 2020 and 61.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Homewood is ranked the 129th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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 127th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Homewood's White Population

8,541 residents of Homewood, or 44.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Homewood is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Homewood ranks 1379th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homewood's White population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Homewood's population has increased from 41.4% to 44.3%.

Homewood is more White than neighboring East Hazel Crest (21.9% White), Flossmoor (30.1% White), Hazel Crest (7.2% White), Thornton (41.4% White), and Harvey (2.4% White).

Homewood's Black Population

8,315 residents of Homewood, or 43.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Homewood is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Homewood ranks 48th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homewood's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. Black residents' share of Homewood's population has decreased from 44.5% to 43.1%.

Homewood is more Black than neighboring Thornton (34.8% Black). Homewood is less Black than neighboring East Hazel Crest (52.5% Black), Flossmoor (59.5% Black), Hazel Crest (84.6% Black), and Harvey (53.6% Black).

Homewood's Asian Population

269 residents of Homewood, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Homewood is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Homewood ranks 318th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homewood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. Asian residents' share of Homewood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Homewood is more Asian than neighboring East Hazel Crest (0% Asian), Hazel Crest (0.3% Asian), and Thornton (1.1% Asian). Homewood is less Asian than neighboring Flossmoor (1.6% Asian), and Harvey (2.2% Asian).

Homewood's Hispanic Population

1,236 residents of Homewood, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Homewood is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Homewood ranks 310th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homewood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Homewood's population has decreased from 8.4% to 6.4%.

Homewood is more Hispanic than neighboring Flossmoor (4.9% Hispanic), and Hazel Crest (6.1% Hispanic). Homewood is less Hispanic than neighboring East Hazel Crest (16.4% Hispanic), Thornton (21.1% Hispanic), and Harvey (39.1% Hispanic).

Homewood's Native American/Other Population

185 residents of Homewood, 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 Homewood is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Homewood ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homewood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 72.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Homewood's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.0%.

Homewood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Flossmoor (0.1% Native American/Other), Thornton (0.4% Native American/Other), and Harvey (0.2% Native American/Other). Homewood is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Hazel Crest (1.3% Native American/Other).

Homewood's Multiracial Population

748 residents of Homewood, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Homewood is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Homewood ranks 565th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Homewood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Homewood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Homewood is more Multiracial than neighboring Flossmoor (3.8% Multiracial), Hazel Crest (0.8% Multiracial), Thornton (1.1% Multiracial), and Harvey (2.5% Multiracial). Homewood is less Multiracial than neighboring East Hazel Crest (7.9% 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.