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Hazel

Kentucky · 390 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 $34,091. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,100. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
390
−11%since 2000
from 440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,114 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+17%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2663644625606581990201020202024Hazel
2024299
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,091
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,289 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,481
+50%since 2000
from $13,689 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+24%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(318)
Black5.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(7)
Asian2.6%(10)
Other7.9%(31)
Diversity Score39.7%(155)
Diversity Score
40
+142%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hazel, Kentucky?

Hazel, Kentucky has about 390 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hazel, Kentucky?

The typical household in Hazel, Kentucky earns about $34,091 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 $81,100, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Hazel, Kentucky?

About 17.3% 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 29.9% 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 77 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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