Homewood, Alabama Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Homewood, Alabama is 27,697 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest city in Alabama. The median household income is $108,386, the median home value is $502,300, and the median age is 29.4.
The population has grown 11.1% since 2010 (25,119 → 27,919).
27,697
Population
3352
People / sq mi
$108,386
Median Income
$502,300
Median Home Value
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Homewood covers 8.3 sq mi of land at 3352 people per square mile.
About Homewood, AL
Homewood is defined demographically by education — 69.9% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average. With 27,697 residents, Homewood is a city in Alabama. It ranks #21 among cities in Alabama by population.
Households take in a median $108,386, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 3.7%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $502,300, with typical rent around $1,457.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 69.9% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Around 11.9% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Homewood usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Homewood city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Homewood city had a population of 25,119 in 2010 and 27,919 in 2024, a 11.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 28,097 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.78%.
27,919
Population (2024)
25,119
Population (2010)
28,097
Peak (2021)
0.78%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 25,119 |
| 2011 | 25,074 |
| 2012 | 25,276 |
| 2013 | 25,813 |
| 2014 | 25,779 |
| 2015 | 25,719 |
| 2016 | 25,601 |
| 2017 | 25,477 |
| 2018 | 25,466 |
| 2019 | 25,377 |
| 2020 | 27,406 |
| 2021 | 28,097 |
| 2022 | 27,901 |
| 2023 | 27,825 |
| 2024 | 27,919 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.7% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$108,386
Median Household Income
$51,880
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$502,300
Median Home Value
$1,457
Median Rent
64.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.1%
High School+
69.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
77.3%
Public Transit
11.9%
Work From Home
17.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
31.9%
Foreign Born
90.3%
Non-English at Home
3.4%
Veterans
8.2%
With Disability
95.2%
Health Insurance
96.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 32.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.2% |
| Information | 11.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.8% |
| Construction | 3.3% |
| Retail Trade | 3.2% |
| Public Administration | 2.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Homewood, Alabama has a population of 27,697 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest city in Alabama.
The median household income in Homewood, Alabama is $108,386, with 3.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Homewood, Alabama is $502,300, with median monthly rent at $1,457 and a homeownership rate of 64.4%.
The median age in Homewood, Alabama is 29.4 years. The population is 44.2% male and 55.8% female.
The population has grown 11.1% since 2010 (25,119 → 27,919).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.