Homewood, Cook County, IL Demographics
What is the population of Homewood?
There are 19,868 residents in Homewood, with a median age of 39.1. Of this, 48.59% are males and 51.41% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.28% of the resident pool in Homewood, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.99%. Additionally, 1.73% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 17,839 people in Homewood currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 19,868 | 0.8% |
| Male Population | 9,653 | 1.6% |
| Female Population | 10,215 | -0.0% |
Male Population 48.59%
Female Population 51.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.1 | -0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 18,931 | 0.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 594 | -0.5% |
| Not Citizen | 343 | -2.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 95.28%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.99%
Not Citizen 1.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 14 | -53.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,245 | -3.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 22 | -35.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 475 | -9.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 17,839 | 1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.07%
Moved from Same County 6.35%
Moved from Same State 0.11%
Moved from Different State 2.42%
Same House as Last Year 91.04%
What are the employment statistics in Homewood?
White-collar workers make up 78.34% of the working population in Homewood, while blue-collar employees account for 21.66%. There are also 500 entrepreneurs in Homewood (5.58% of the workforce); 6,001 workers employed in private companies (67.02%); and 1,295 people working in governmental institutions (14.46%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 7,015 | -1.7% |
| Blue Collar | 1,939 | 5.2% |
White Collar 78.34%
Blue Collar 21.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 500 | 13.6% |
| Private Companies | 6,001 | 0.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,295 | -9.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,158 | 4.9% |
Self Employees 5.58%
Private Companies 67.02%
Governmental Workers 14.46%
Not for Profit Companies 12.93%
How many households are there in Homewood?
There are a total of 7,125 households in Homewood, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 68.38% of these Homewood households, while non-family units account for the remaining 31.62%. Additionally, 35.73% of households have children and 64.27% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 7,125 | -2.0% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 4,872 | -1.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,253 | -3.8% |
Family Households 68.38%
Non-Family Households 31.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,546 | -0.3% |
| Households without Children | 4,579 | -3.0% |
Households with Children 35.73%
Households without Children 64.27%
What are the median and average incomes in Homewood?
The average annual household income in Homewood is $100,524, while the median household income sits at $86,437 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $96,642, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $94,966.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $100,524 | 7.9% |
| Median Household Income | $86,437 | 5.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | -2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 17,698 | 0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Homewood?
There are 7,496 housing units in Homewood, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1962. Of the 7,125 occupied housing units in Homewood, 78.02% are owner-occupied, while 21.98% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.53% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $207,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,310 per month in Homewood.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 7,496 | -2.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1962 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,025 | -4.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 321 | -15.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,068 | -6.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,476 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,667 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 514 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 179 | -30.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 148 | 2.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 98 | 366.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,125 | -2.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,559 | -2.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $1,566 | -0.5% |
Owner Occupied 78.02%
Renter Occupied 21.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,309 | -6.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,250 | 3.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $207,400 | 16.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $166,500 | 5.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,310 | 6.3% |
With Mortgage 59.53%
Without Mortgage 40.47%
What is the level of education in Homewood?
Approximately 25.85% of the population in Homewood holds a high school degree (that's 3,738 residents), while 24.16% have attained a college certificate (4,037 locals) and 25.42% have a bachelor's degree (3,675 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 197 | 5.9% |
| Some High School | 3,738 | 4.4% |
| Some College | 4,037 | -5.2% |
| Associate Degree | 1,208 | -5.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,675 | 1.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,147 | -2.7% |
No High School 1.36%
Some High School 25.85%
Some College 24.16%
Associate Degree 8.35%
Bachelor's Degree 25.42%
Graduate Degree 14.85%
What is the marital status of Homewood residents?
A total of 5,677 people in Homewood have never been married (which represents 36.34% of the total population), while 7,594 of them are wedded (48.62%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 477 (3.05%) and 1,344 (8.6%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,677 | 1.1% |
| Married | 7,594 | -0.7% |
| Separated | 477 | 37.5% |
| Widowed | 1,005 | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 1,344 | 1,344.0% |
Never Married 36.34%
Married 48.62%
Separated 3.05%
Widowed 6.43%
Divorced 8.6%
What are the most common means of transportation in Homewood?
The top three means of transportation people in Homewood use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 6,499 residents commute by car, 593 prefer going to work by railroad and 181 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 6,499 | -3.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 150 | 240.9% |
| Subway or Elevated | 138 | N/A |
| Railroad | 593 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 80 | 77.8% |
| TaxiCab | 38 | -32.1% |
| Walk | 181 | 15.3% |
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Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.