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East Hazel Crest

Illinois · 1,297 residents · 0.784 sq mi
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East Hazel Crest has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,583. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 310 residents. Median home value is $120,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,297
−19%since 2000
from 1,607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,654 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 2,050 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+13%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9801K2K2K2K1990201020202024East Hazel Crest
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,583
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,269
+58%since 2000
from $18,488 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,900
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,191
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $687 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−2%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(291)
Black57.7%(748)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(209)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.2%(15)
Diversity Score71.5%(927)
Diversity Score
71
+2%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Hazel Crest, Illinois?

East Hazel Crest, Illinois has about 1,297 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Hazel Crest, Illinois earns about $50,583 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 $120,900, and the typical rent is about $1,191 a month.

How educated are people in East Hazel Crest, Illinois?

About 24.9% 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 9.0% 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 273 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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