Homeland, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 363, Homeland's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Homeland is a small community located in Florida, within Polk County. The total population is 363. It ranks as the 880th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Homeland is 49.2 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Homeland is $70,741. This is 5% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.1%. This is 91% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Homeland, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $158,300. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Homeland is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 46.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Homeland is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.1% vs 50.4%).

Education

5.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Homeland, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.