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Hazel

Kentucky · 410 residents · 0.35 sq mi
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Hazel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,200. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
410
−7%since 2000
from 440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,171 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+7%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2663644625606581990201020202024Hazel
2024299
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,289 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,759
+22%since 2000
from $13,689 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information23.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−36.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+18%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(408)
Black7%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.4%(72)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(363)
Black5.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(12)
Asian1.5%(6)
Other3.2%(13)
Diversity Score29.3%(120)
Diversity Score
29
+79%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hazel, Kentucky?

Hazel, Kentucky has about 410 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hazel, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hazel, Kentucky earns about $28,750 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 $65,200, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Hazel, Kentucky?

About 13.4% 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 12.5% 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 57 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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