There were 842 households, out of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 39.24% of the population. The racial makeup of the city was 63.77% White, 0.20% African American, 0.99% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 30.58% from other races, and 3.68% from two or more races. There were 933 housing units at an average density of 1,055.3 per square mile (409.4/km 2). The population density was 2,859.5 people per square mile (1,109.2/km 2). The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.Īs of the census of 2000, there were 2,528 people, 842 households, and 595 families living in the city. 33.5% of residents were under the age of 18 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24 25.2% were from 25 to 44 19% were from 45 to 64 and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The median age in the city was 31.9 years. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.58. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. There were 877 households, of which 43.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 43.0% of the population. The racial makeup of the city was 63.1% White, 0.2% African American, 1.3% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 31.3% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. There were 960 housing units at an average density of 653.1 per square mile (252.2/km 2). The population density was 1,791.2 inhabitants per square mile (691.6/km 2). Demographics Historical populationĪs of the census of 2010, there were 2,633 people, 877 households, and 609 families living in the city. The city is on the Snake River, which is the border with Canyon County.Īccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.47 square miles (3.81 km 2), all of it land. Basque culture is also deeply rooted in Homedale. Today there still is an Austrian Town in Homedale.

When they arrived in Homedale they found the land undeveloped though they still had to buy the land. In 1914 Austrians were lured to Homedale and promised good farming ground. By 1914 Homedale had a mayor, a council, a schoolhouse, and a railroad though it wouldn't be an official city until 1920. In 1898 Jacob Mussell built a ferry boat to help settlers cross the Snake River making Homedale more accessible. Homedale was first settled by Jacob Mussell in the late 19th century.

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