Homewood, AL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Homewood | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,855 | 5,021,982 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3350.9 | 95.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.05% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 30.4 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,065 | 1,968,535 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Homewood grew by 14.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 27,302 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Homewood has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Homewood | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,304 | $62,318 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.42% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Homewood is about 51% higher than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Homewood | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $365,615 | $158,589 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,394 | $962 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.9% | 69.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Homewood is about 21.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,394 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Homewood spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 140 hours, about 5.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Homewood | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.7 | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.5 | 44.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 140 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,326 | $5,691 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 27,361 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,922 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Homewood is 17 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Alabama.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Homewood has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Homewood | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.3% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | 2.50 | 2.54 |
Health
Homewood has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Homewood | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.4 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.9% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.1% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Homewood, Alabama.
What is the population of Homewood, Alabama?
The population of Homewood, Alabama is 27,855, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Homewood, Alabama?
The population density of Homewood, Alabama is 3350.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Homewood, Alabama?
The median household income in Homewood, Alabama is $94,304, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Homewood, Alabama?
The median home price in Homewood, Alabama is $365,615, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Homewood, Alabama?
The unemployment rate in Homewood, Alabama is 2.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.