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Hazel

South Dakota · 105 residents (2025 est.) · 0.242 sq mi
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Hazel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,800. At a median age of 18.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 18.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
199
+90%since 2000
from 105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
822 / sq mi
+90%since 2000
from 434 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
18.5
−49%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:105 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
31771231682141990201020202024Hazel
2024199
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,250
+180%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,351
+89%since 2000
from $15,035 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
+50.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.323
−21%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,800
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
4.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−46%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+157%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
87.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 77.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Female
46.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−53.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2012
from 25.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.6%
+34.1 ptssince 2017
from 43.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hazel, South Dakota?

Hazel, South Dakota has about 199 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hazel, South Dakota?

The typical household in Hazel, South Dakota earns about $117,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hazel, South Dakota expensive?

In Hazel, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $145,800.

How educated are people in Hazel, South Dakota?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hazel, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hazel, South Dakota?

About 1.0% of people in Hazel, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hazel, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hazel, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 105 residents, a change of about 112 percent over that period.

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