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Hazleton

Iowa · 714 residents (2025 est.) · 0.799 sq mi
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Hazleton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,964. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 230 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,900. Households here earn about 31% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
720
−24%since 2000
from 950 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
901 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+24%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:714 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6097148209251K1990201020202024Hazleton
2024720
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,964
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,320
+76%since 2000
from $14,955 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+1%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+51%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(916)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(582)
Black1.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(15)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other15%(108)
Diversity Score40.4%(291)
Diversity Score
40
+673%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−18.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.4%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2017
from 59.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hazleton, Iowa?

Hazleton, Iowa has about 720 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hazleton, Iowa?

The typical household in Hazleton, Iowa earns about $51,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hazleton, Iowa expensive?

In Hazleton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $85,900, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Hazleton, Iowa?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hazleton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hazleton, Iowa?

About 14.9% of people in Hazleton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hazleton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hazleton, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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