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Hazelwood

Missouri · 25,458 residents · 16.038 sq mi
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Hazelwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,201. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
25,458
−3%since 2000
from 26,206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,587 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,634 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+6%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K18K21K24K27K1990201020202024Hazelwood
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,201
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,110 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,977
+43%since 2000
from $22,311 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$869
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $587 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
45.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+30%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(20,778)
Black16%(4,188)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(419)
Asian1.2%(311)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.9%(10,455)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(11,314)
Black43.6%(11,103)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(1,060)
Asian1.5%(388)
Other4.2%(1,076)
Diversity Score74%(18,843)
Diversity Score
74
+86%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+63%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hazelwood, Missouri?

Hazelwood, Missouri has about 25,458 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hazelwood, Missouri?

The typical household in Hazelwood, Missouri earns about $52,201 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 $119,700, and the typical rent is about $869 a month.

How educated are people in Hazelwood, Missouri?

About 30.9% 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 11.2% 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 10,134 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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