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East Hazel Crest

Illinois · 1,250 residents (2025 est.) · 0.784 sq mi
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East Hazel Crest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,950. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 539 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $158,300. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,068
−34%since 2000
from 1,607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,362 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 2,050 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+6%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,250 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9801K2K2K2K1990201020202024East Hazel Crest
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,950
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,952
+67%since 2000
from $18,488 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+25%since 2010
from 0.343 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,504
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $687 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
37.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.4%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+19%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
13
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(842)
Black37.1%(597)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(116)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.9%(1,124)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.9%(234)
Black52.5%(561)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(175)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(98)
Diversity Score80.1%(855)
Diversity Score
80
+15%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+8%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% 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
15.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.8%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−50.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2017
from 71.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 87.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 10.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Hazel Crest, Illinois?

East Hazel Crest, Illinois has about 1,068 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Hazel Crest, Illinois?

The typical household in East Hazel Crest, Illinois earns about $54,950 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Hazel Crest, Illinois expensive?

In East Hazel Crest, Illinois, the median home is worth about $158,300, and the typical rent is about $1,504 a month.

How educated are people in East Hazel Crest, Illinois?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in East Hazel Crest, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Hazel Crest, Illinois?

About 24.3% of people in East Hazel Crest, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Hazel Crest, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, East Hazel Crest, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 502 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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