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Hazelton

Idaho · 803 residents · 0.403 sq mi
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Hazelton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,971. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,500. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
803
+17%since 2000
from 687 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,993 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,705 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.0
+4%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3555567589601K1990201020202024Hazelton
2024977
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,971
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,596 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,292
+89%since 2000
from $10,215 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing37.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction36.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+2%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(490)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.6%(183)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.5%(340)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(436)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino42.6%(342)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(61)
Diversity Score69.8%(560)
Diversity Score
70
+41%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.9%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
29.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
38.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hazelton, Idaho?

Hazelton, Idaho has about 803 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hazelton, Idaho?

The typical household in Hazelton, Idaho earns about $38,971 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hazelton, Idaho expensive?

In Hazelton, Idaho, the median home is worth about $113,500, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Hazelton, Idaho?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hazelton, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hazelton, Idaho?

About 19.0% of people in Hazelton, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hazelton, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Hazelton, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 381 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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