Population 28,827 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Homewood
Household size in Homewood
| Period | Homewood | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Homewood run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.35 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Homewood
| Period | Homewood | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.9 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.1 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Homewood is young: half of its residents are under 32.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Only three of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Homewood
| Period | Homewood | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.2% of households in Homewood, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Homewood has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Alabama cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Homewood
Renters in Homewood
| Period | Homewood | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.3% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.1% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.7% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly four in ten households in Homewood rent their homes (37.7%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in the Birmingham area overall (29.2%). Among homeowners, 40.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.3 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Homewood
| Period | Homewood | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Homewood than nationally: 12.9%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Homewood
| Period | Homewood | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homewood is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the center. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Homewood
| Period | Homewood | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $915 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,045 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,182 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,597 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$681 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
Rent in Homewood runs $1,597 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Birmingham area overall ($1,238). Rents are up $681 a month from 2006–10, a 74% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Homewood
Bachelor's degrees in Homewood
| Period | Homewood | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.3% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.8% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.6% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 68.5% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Homewood: 68.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 7.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Homewood
| Period | Homewood | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.5% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Homewood: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only 17 of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Homewood
| Period | Homewood | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Homewood has been low: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Homewood compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood | 2.52 | 32.1 | 8.2% | 37.7% | 12.9% | 1966 | $1,597 | 68.5% | 95.0% | 2.0% |
| Vestavia Hills | 2.53 | 41.3 | 8.1% | 29.8% | 9.1% | 1983 | $1,518 | 68.7% | 96.0% | 2.2% |
| Birmingham area | 2.57 | 40.0 | 12.0% | 29.2% | 11.6% | 1984 | $1,238 | 34.7% | 90.5% | 4.4% |
| Mountain Brook | 2.62 | 44.6 | 2.4% | 14.8% | 9.9% | 1966 | $1,531 | 80.4% | 97.5% | 2.5% |
| Hoover | 2.52 | 39.9 | 9.0% | 32.7% | 7.4% | 1992 | $1,535 | 60.9% | 96.7% | 3.1% |
| Fairfield | 2.53 | 34.8 | 31.4% | 43.5% | 19.9% | 1961 | $1,041 | 20.5% | 91.9% | 4.7% |
| Midfield | 2.39 | 41.1 | 20.8% | 30.9% | 15.4% | 1960 | $1,101 | 20.3% | 90.9% | 9.5% |
| Lipscomb | 2.79 | 34.7 | 30.3% | 32.8% | 26.1% | 1961 | $1,132 | 6.3% | 72.5% | 4.7% |
| Meadowbrook | 2.73 | 41.6 | 5.7% | 7.0% | 9.7% | 1988 | $1,419 | 72.9% | 98.9% | 1.2% |
| Indian Springs Village | 2.99 | 40.3 | 8.3% | 9.8% | 5.7% | 1985 | $1,636 | 63.8% | 95.0% | 2.8% |
| Brighton | 2.66 | 38.0 | 15.6% | 23.4% | 18.8% | 1963 | $772 | 10.7% | 75.7% | 15.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Homewood. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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