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Hazel

Kentucky · 408 residents (2025 est.) · 0.35 sq mi
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Hazel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,536. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 141 residents. 22% 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 $111,900. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
299
−32%since 2000
from 440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
854 / sq mi
−38%since 2009
from 1,371 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+13%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:408 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2663644625606581990201020202024Hazel
2024299
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.7%(17)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.3%(13)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.4%(19)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.7%(23)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.7%(20)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347%(21)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.1%(45)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.4%(22)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.1%(60)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.4%(43)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.3%(7)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,536
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,289 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,443
+93%since 2000
from $13,689 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
+16%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
33.5%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hazel on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(408)
Black7%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(260)
Black6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(8)
Asian2.7%(8)
Other1.7%(5)
Diversity Score
30
−4%since 2009
from 31 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(5)
Asian origin
Chinese2.7%(8)
Ancestry
English15.7%(47)
Scottish6%(18)
German5.7%(17)
Irish5.7%(17)
American4.7%(14)
Italian3%(9)
Russian1.7%(5)
Polish1.3%(4)
French0.7%(2)
Norwegian0.7%(2)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Swedish0.3%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Scottish population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
10.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.8%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 22.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.3%
+24.0 ptssince 2017
from 48.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.8%(43)
Married45%(54)
Widowed4.2%(5)
Divorced15%(18)
Women 15+
Never married37.7%(49)
Married36.9%(48)
Widowed6.9%(9)
Divorced18.5%(24)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hazel, Kentucky?

Hazel, Kentucky has about 299 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hazel, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hazel, Kentucky earns about $40,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hazel, Kentucky expensive?

In Hazel, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $111,900, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Hazel, Kentucky?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hazel, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hazel, Kentucky?

About 23.7% of people in Hazel, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hazel, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Hazel, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 168 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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