Homestead, PA Demographics

A map of Homestead's Population by Race

Homestead, Pennsylvania had a population of 2,884 in 2020. It was 27.9% White, 60.4% Black, 1.9% Asian, 3.3% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Homestead, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Homestead is the 484th most populous. 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's White Population

804 residents of Homestead identify as White, or 27.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Homestead considerably less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Homestead is ranked #1874 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Homestead is more White than neighboring Rankin (13.5% White). Homestead is less White than neighboring West Homestead (78.7% White), Munhall (79.4% White), Whitaker (73.6% White), and Swissvale (54.1% White).

Homestead's Black Population

1,742 residents of Homestead identify as Black, or 60.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Homestead considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Homestead is ranked #9 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Homestead is more Black than neighboring West Homestead (13.3% Black), Munhall (12.7% Black), Whitaker (15.9% Black), and Swissvale (34.7% Black). Homestead is less Black than neighboring Rankin (79.3% Black).

Homestead's Asian Population

54 residents of Homestead identify as Asian, or 1.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Homestead roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Homestead is ranked #338 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Homestead is more Asian than neighboring West Homestead (0.5% Asian), Munhall (1.1% Asian), Whitaker (0.5% Asian), and Rankin (0.3% Asian). Homestead is less Asian than neighboring Swissvale (2% Asian).

Homestead's Hispanic Population

94 residents of Homestead identify as Hispanic, or 3.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Homestead roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Homestead is ranked #690 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Homestead is more Hispanic than neighboring West Homestead (2.4% Hispanic), Munhall (2.4% Hispanic), Whitaker (3.1% Hispanic), and Rankin (2.5% Hispanic). Homestead is less Hispanic than neighboring Swissvale (3.8% Hispanic).

Homestead's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Homestead identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Homestead roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Homestead is ranked #147 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Homestead is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Homestead (0.6% Native American/Other), Munhall (0.8% Native American/Other), Whitaker (0.8% Native American/Other), Swissvale (0.8% Native American/Other), and Rankin (0.5% Native American/Other).

Homestead's Multiracial Population

162 residents of Homestead identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Homestead roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Homestead is ranked #188 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Homestead is more Multiracial than neighboring West Homestead (4.5% Multiracial), Munhall (3.7% Multiracial), Swissvale (4.5% Multiracial), and Rankin (3.9% Multiracial). Homestead is less Multiracial than neighboring Whitaker (6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.