During the 4th quarter of 2019 the homeownership rate in the U.S. hit 65.1%, the highest level since the 4th quarter of 2013 when the rate was 65.2%, according to the latest data available from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Homeownership by Race and Ethnicity:
As the table below shows, according to the Census Bureau data, homeownership by race and ethnicity was as follows:
- White, Non-Hispanic – 73.7% – the highest level in 8 years.
- Black – 44.0% – the highest level in 7 years.
- Hispanic (of any race) – 48.1% – the highest level in just under 2 years.
Home Ownership Rate By Race and Ethnicity 1994 – Present
(click on table for complete report back to 1994)