Homewood, AL

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2022 Population

27,557

5.16% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

29.8

2.93% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

8.31%

4.76% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$97,366

8.87% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$463,500

18.4% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

14,256

5.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Homewood, AL had a population of 27.6k people with a median age of 29.8 and a median household income of $97,366. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Homewood, AL grew from 26,206 to 27,557, a 5.16% increase and its median household income grew from $89,433 to $97,366, a 8.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Homewood, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.7%), White (Hispanic) (3.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.92%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.79%).

None of the households in Homewood, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.2% of the residents in Homewood, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Homewood, AL are Samford University (1,733 degrees awarded in 2022) and Herzing University-Birmingham (245 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Homewood, AL was $463,500, and the homeownership rate was 63.6%.

Most people in Homewood, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Homewood, AL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Homewood, AL is home to a population of 27.6k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 6.71% of Homewood, AL residents were born outside of the country (1.85k people).

In 2022, there were 5.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.5k people) in Homewood, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.77k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 993 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.2%

2022 Citizenship

96.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.2% of Homewood, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Homewood, AL was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Homewood, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Homewood, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.5k ± 1.01k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.77k ± 786
White (Hispanic)
993 ± 568

5.61%

Hispanic Population

1.55k people

5.61% of the people in Homewood, AL are hispanic (1.55k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Homewood, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
45,935 ± 5,238 people
Guatemala
15,043 ± 3,007 people
India
10,012 ± 2,454 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 45,935 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 15,043 and India with 10,012.

Foreign-Born Population

6.71%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.85k people

6.46%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.69k people

As of 2022, 6.71% of Homewood, AL residents (1.85k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Homewood, AL was 6.46%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Homewood, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
253 ± 103
Gulf War (2001-)
223 ± 117
Gulf War (1990s)
88 ± 54

Homewood, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Homewood, AL employs 14.3k people. The largest industries in Homewood, AL are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,787 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,802 people), and Educational Services (1,653 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($135,375), Finance & Insurance ($94,087), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($93,304).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,264. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

14.3k

2022 Value

± 979

5.24%

1 Year growth

± 9.17%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Homewood, AL grew at a rate of 5.24%, from 13.5k employees to 14.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Homewood, AL, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1,819 people), Management Occupations (1,762 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,537 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Homewood, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

14.3k

2022 Value

± 979

5.24%

1 Year growth

± 9.17%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Homewood, AL grew at a rate of 5.24%, from 13.5k employees to 14.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Homewood, AL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,787 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,802 people), and Educational Services (1,653 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Homewood, AL, though some of these residents may live in Homewood, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$76,435

Median earning men ± $9,399

$41,011

Median earning women ± $6,016

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($105,551), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($97,900), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($95,341).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($95,385), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,500), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,900).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Homewood, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Homewood, AL awarded 1,978 degrees. The student population of Homewood, AL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,950 male students and 4,310 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Homewood, AL are White (1,513 and 77.2%), followed by Black or African American (271 and 13.8%), Hispanic or Latino (74 and 3.78%), and Two or More Races (39 and 1.99%).

The largest universities in Homewood, AL by number of degrees awarded are Samford University (1,733 and 87.6%) and Herzing University-Birmingham (245 and 12.4%).

The most popular majors in Homewood, AL are Registered Nursing (190 and 9.61%), Law (143 and 7.23%), and Pharmacy (113 and 5.71%).

The median tuition cost in Homewood, AL for private four year colleges is $23,785.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Homewood, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,260 (31.2% men and 68.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,260 students enrolled in Homewood, AL, 31.2% men and 68.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,719 records, of which 67.1% were women and 32.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
57 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
122 degrees awarded
Pharmaceutical Sciences
101 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Homewood, AL was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 57 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Homewood, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Samford University
1,733 degrees awarded
Herzing University-Birmingham
245 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Samford University with 1,733 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 626 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Homewood, AL, which is 0.463 times less than the 1,352 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,513 degrees mean that there were 5.58 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 271 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,785) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($953) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.905% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.822% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Some college (913k), and Secondary Education (625k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Homewood, AL was $463,500 in 2022, which is 1.64 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $391,500 to $463,500, a 18.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Homewood, AL is 63.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Homewood, AL have an average commute time of 16.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Homewood, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Homewood, AL is $97,366. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Homewood, AL was Census Tract 129.05 with a value of $195,313, followed by Census Tract 107.03 and Census Tract 108.02, with respective values of $195,000 and $189,625.

Housing

Property

$463,500

Median Property Value 2022

±$20,712

$6,175

Median Property Taxes

±$585

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Homewood, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Homewood, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.6%

Homeownership

2022

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 63.6% of the housing units in Homewood, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Homewood, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 129.05
Census Tract 107.03
Census Tract 108.02

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Homewood, AL was Census Tract 129.05 with a value of $195,313, followed by Census Tract 107.03 and Census Tract 108.02, with respective values of $195,000 and $189,625.

The following map shows all of the places in Homewood, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$97,366

Median Household Income

± $17,321

9.71k

Number of Households

± 784

In 2022, the median household income of the 9.71k households in Homewood, AL grew to $97,366 from the previous year's value of $89,433.

The following chart displays the households in Homewood, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Homewood, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2022, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0777% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Worked At Home (9.91%)
Carpooled (8.02%)

In 2022, 78.6% of workers in Homewood, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.91%) and those who carpooled to work (8.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Homewood, AL have a shorter commute time (16.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.416% of the workforce in Homewood, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Homewood, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Homewood, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Homewood, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.31% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Homewood, AL (2.07k out of 24.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Homewood, AL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.7% of the population of Homewood, AL has health coverage, with 68.5% on employee plans, 3.72% on Medicaid, 7.8% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.42% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, AL see 875 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.8% decrease from the previous year (891 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1107 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 443 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Jefferson County, AL.

875 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, AL

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, AL see an average of 875 patients per year. This represents a 1.8% decrease from the previous year (891 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jefferson County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.7% under 18 years, 30.1% between 18 and 34 years, 31.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.6% were men and 56.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.27%

Uninsured

68.5%

Employer Coverage

3.72%

Medicaid

7.8%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

1.42%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Homewood, AL declined by 7.92% from 4.64% to 4.27%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Homewood, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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