Homewood, IL Demographics
A map of Homewood's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 8,657 | 44.5% |
White | 8,064 | 41.4% |
Hispanic | 1,626 | 8.4% |
Multiracial | 758 | 3.9% |
Asian | 251 | 1.3% |
Native American/Other | 107 | 0.5% |
Homewood, Illinois had a population of 19,463 in 2020. It was 41.4% White, 44.5% Black, 1.3% Asian, 8.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Homewood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Homewood is the 127th 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).
Homewood's White Population
8,064 residents of Homewood identify as White, or 41.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Homewood less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Homewood is ranked #1379 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Homewood is more White than neighboring East Hazel Crest (22.4% White), Flossmoor (30.5% White), Hazel Crest (5.7% White), and Harvey (2.9% White). Homewood is less White than neighboring Thornton (55.5% White).
Homewood's Black Population
8,657 residents of Homewood identify as Black, or 44.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Homewood considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Homewood is ranked #48 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Homewood is more Black than neighboring Thornton (22.1% Black). Homewood is less Black than neighboring East Hazel Crest (57.7% Black), Flossmoor (58.2% Black), Hazel Crest (85.5% Black), and Harvey (62.6% Black).
Homewood's Asian Population
251 residents of Homewood identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Homewood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Homewood is ranked #310 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Homewood is more Asian than neighboring East Hazel Crest (0.3% Asian), Hazel Crest (0.4% Asian), and Thornton (0.4% Asian). Homewood is less Asian than neighboring Flossmoor (1.9% Asian), and Harvey (2.4% Asian).
Homewood's Hispanic Population
1,626 residents of Homewood identify as Hispanic, or 8.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Homewood slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Homewood is ranked #306 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Homewood is more Hispanic than neighboring Flossmoor (4.8% Hispanic), and Hazel Crest (5.5% Hispanic). Homewood is less Hispanic than neighboring East Hazel Crest (16.1% Hispanic), Thornton (18.5% Hispanic), and Harvey (29.7% Hispanic).
Homewood's Native American/Other Population
107 residents of Homewood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Homewood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Homewood is ranked #443 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Homewood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Flossmoor (0.6% Native American/Other), Hazel Crest (0.7% Native American/Other), and Harvey (0.6% Native American/Other).
Homewood's Multiracial Population
758 residents of Homewood identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Homewood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Homewood is ranked #552 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Homewood is more Multiracial than neighboring East Hazel Crest (3% Multiracial), Hazel Crest (2.3% Multiracial), Thornton (3% Multiracial), and Harvey (1.7% Multiracial). Homewood is less Multiracial than neighboring Flossmoor (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.