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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hazelwood

Missouri · 26,206 residents · 16.038 sq mi
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Hazelwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,110. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 1990. Median home value is $79,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

26,206
+71%since 1990
from 15,324 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,634 / sq mi
+71%since 1990
from 955 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+7%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K18K21K24K27K1990201020202024Hazelwood
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,110
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,197 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,311
+40%since 1990
from $15,992 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$587
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $506 in 1990
US average: $602
64.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
35.4% rent
1.8
−9%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(13,378)
Black10.6%(1,631)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(270)
Asian0.8%(124)
Diversity Score31.6%(4,838)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(20,778)
Black16%(4,188)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(419)
Asian1.2%(311)
Diversity Score39.9%(10,455)
40
+26%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.5%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.4%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−22%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hazelwood, Missouri?

Hazelwood, Missouri has about 26,206 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hazelwood, Missouri?

The typical household in Hazelwood, Missouri earns about $45,110 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hazelwood, Missouri expensive?

In Hazelwood, Missouri, the median home is worth about $79,400, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Hazelwood, Missouri?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hazelwood, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hazelwood, Missouri?

About 6.3% of people in Hazelwood, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hazelwood, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Hazelwood, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,882 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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

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