Homestown, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 64, Homestown'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

Homestown is a small community located in Missouri, within Pemiscot County. The total population is 64. It ranks as the 946th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Homestown is 51.9 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 15.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Homestown is $26,042. This is 63% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 68% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 45.3%. This is 260% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.7%. This is 91% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $9,999. Housing costs are 96% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.4x, Homestown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Homestown has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 96.9% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 3.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 76.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (96.9% vs 10.9%).

Education

8.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 75% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Homestown, Missouri 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 Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.