Homestead Base, Florida

Homestead Base is a small place in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. This area includes the whole Homestead Air Reserve Base and some land around it. In the year 2020, about 999 people lived there. It is special because it is close to important airports and military bases.

Geography

Homestead Base is a small area located 27 miles southwest of downtown Miami and borders the city of Homestead.

The area covers 4.3 square miles, with a tiny part of it being water.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 999 people, 96 households, and 96 families living in the area.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 964 people, 30 households, and 30 families living in the area.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 446 people, 13 households, and 11 families living in the area. The population density was 102.5 inhabitants per square mile (39.6/km²). There were 13 housing units at an average density of 3.0/sq mi (1.2/km²). The racial makeup of the area was 48.88% White (15% Non-Hispanic White), 39.46% Black or African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 6.50% from other races, and 3.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 45.52%.

In 2000, most households had children under the age of 18. Many households were made up of married couples, and some had a female householder with no husband present. The average household size was 4.85 and the average family size was 5.17.

In 2000, the age distribution was 33.6% under the age of 18, with most people aged between 25 and 44. The median age was 29 years. The median household income was $43,750. Many people were living below the poverty line.