What is the population of Homewood, Illinois?

Homewood has a population of approximately 19,294 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Homewood, Illinois located?

Homewood is located in Illinois, United States, at approximate coordinates 41.5594°, -87.6620°.

What is the median household income in Homewood?

The median household income in Homewood is approximately $100,139 based on the most recent open data.

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Homewood

Total population

19,294

Median home value

$221,100

47.4%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$100,139

Homewood$100k

National$74k

Founded

1893

Elevation201 m

Land area5.26 km²

Weather54°F · Cloudy

Coordinates41.56°, -87.66°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1893

Elevation

201 m

Area

5.26 km²

Official website

www.village.homewood.il.us

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Homewood is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 19,463 at the 2020 census. It is a south suburb of Chicago.

History & geography

Geography

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Homewood has a total area of , of which (or 99.11%) is land and (or 0.89%) is water. A south suburban village, Homewood is due south of The Loop/downtown Chicago at 800 west and 18300 south on the Chicago grid system. Homewood lies on the Calumet Shoreline. The ancient shoreline can be seen clearly as the sand ridge along Ridge Road. Homewood is bordered by Hazel Crest to the west, East Hazel Crest to the north, Glenwood and Thornton to the east, and Chicago Heights and Flossmoor to the south.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

40.2

Median home value

$221,100

Housing units

7,468

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

8.1%

Race & ethnicity

White

45.1%

Black

43.3%

Asian

1.4%

Hispanic

6.4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

41.5594

Longitude

-87.6620

Water area

0.05 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight

54°F

Cloudy

Tuesday

62°F

Mostly Cloudy

Tuesday Night

55°F

Mostly Cloudy

Wednesday

66°F

Mostly Cloudy

Wednesday Night

54°F

Mostly Cloudy

Thursday

67°F

Partly Sunny

Forecast for Homewood, IL from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

29.9%

Diabetes

9.8%

Adult obesity

32.3%

Binge drinking

19.1%

Adult smoking

10.4%

No leisure activity

19.6%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

921,196

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
32,448
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
28,324
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
25,833
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
24,917
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
23,614
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
22,964
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
22,211
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
21,063

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

244

Elementary

144

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Homewood-Flossmoor High School
High · Flossmoor · 2,798 students · 13.9:1 ratio
Rich Township High School
High · Olympia Fields · 2,487 students · 12.4:1 ratio
Victor J Andrew High School
High · Orland Hills · 2,259 students · 14.7:1 ratio
Thornwood High School
High · South Holland · 1,996 students · 13.8:1 ratio
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
High · Palos Heights · 1,973 students · 15.9:1 ratio
Thornton Fractnl So High School
High · Lansing · 1,927 students · 18:1 ratio
DD Eisenhower High Sch (Campus)
High · Blue Island · 1,841 students · 13.7:1 ratio
Bloom High School
High · Chicago Heights · 1,737 students · 18.7:1 ratio