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Hazel Park

Michigan · 14,983 residents · 2.818 sq mi
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Hazel Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,725. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 3,980 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,100. Households here earn about 26% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,983
−21%since 2000
from 18,963 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,317 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 6,729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+12%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K16K17K19K21K1990201020202024Hazel Park
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,725
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,045 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,564
+41%since 2000
from $16,723 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,100
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$957
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $578 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
41.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(17,143)
Black1.6%(301)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(395)
Asian1.8%(340)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(2,599)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74%(11,087)
Black12.1%(1,810)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(654)
Asian1.6%(245)
Other5.8%(872)
Diversity Score51%(7,635)
Diversity Score
51
+272%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hazel Park, Michigan?

Hazel Park, Michigan has about 14,983 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hazel Park, Michigan?

The typical household in Hazel Park, Michigan earns about $43,725 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hazel Park, Michigan expensive?

In Hazel Park, Michigan, the median home is worth about $86,100, and the typical rent is about $957 a month.

How educated are people in Hazel Park, Michigan?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hazel Park, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hazel Park, Michigan?

About 18.2% of people in Hazel Park, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hazel Park, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Hazel Park, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,068 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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