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Hazel Crest

Illinois · 13,382 residents · 3.397 sq mi
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Hazel Crest has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,010. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $117,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,382
−10%since 2000
from 14,816 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,939 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 4,361 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+13%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,010
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,576 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,372
+48%since 2000
from $19,908 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$117,600
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,455
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $934 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+11%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.3%(2,708)
Black75.8%(11,227)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(494)
Asian0.9%(138)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.3%(6,856)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(758)
Black85.5%(11,441)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(742)
Asian0.4%(49)
Other1.6%(208)
Diversity Score30.2%(4,044)
Diversity Score
30
−35%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 27.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 20.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hazel Crest, Illinois?

Hazel Crest, Illinois has about 13,382 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hazel Crest, Illinois earns about $55,010 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hazel Crest, Illinois expensive?

In Hazel Crest, Illinois, the median home is worth about $117,600, and the typical rent is about $1,455 a month.

How educated are people in Hazel Crest, Illinois?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hazel Crest, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hazel Crest, Illinois?

About 15.4% of people in Hazel Crest, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hazel Crest, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hazel Crest, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 48 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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