Hazelwood is a city located in St. Louis County Missouri. Hazelwood has a 2024 population of 24,675. Hazelwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -2.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,427 in 2020.
The average household income in Hazelwood is $68,852 with a poverty rate of 14.29%. The median age in Hazelwood is 38.5 years: 34.7 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hazelwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,463 | 49.17% |
| Black or African American | 10,130 | 39.97% |
| Two or more races | 1,934 | 7.63% |
| Asian | 516 | 2.04% |
| Other race | 295 | 1.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,519 | 2.18 | 58 | 42 |
| Non Family | 5,233 | 1.09 | 45.3 | 54.7 |
| Married | 3,631 | 2.98 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Female | 2,196 | 3.3 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Male | 459 | 3.06 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
58.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 995 | 5.94% |
| Associates Degree | 1,594 | 9.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,421 | 20.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,639 | 9.79% |
| High School Graduate | 5,039 | 30.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 268 | 1.6% |
| Some College | 3,787 | 22.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,241 | 8,627 | 2,616 |
| Black | 6,096 | 5,804 | 2,101 |
| 2+ Races | 787 | 529 | 127 |
| Hispanic | 462 | 364 | 217 |
| Asian | 306 | 306 | 94 |
| Other Race | 194 | 95 | 29 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 46.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,697 | $71,612 | $49,444 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,125 | $70,527 | $67,004 |
| High School Graduate | $35,244 | $40,855 | $27,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,219 | $42,026 | $40,610 |
| Some College | $36,821 | $37,185 | $36,073 |
$41,219
Average Earnings
$42,026
Average Male
$40,610
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.28% of Hazelwood residents speak only English, while 7.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,106 | 1,557 | 12.86% |
| Black | 10,100 | 1,102 | 10.91% |
| Multiple | 1,845 | 875 | 47.43% |
| Hispanic | 737 | 235 | 31.89% |
| Other | 295 | 44 | 14.92% |
14.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.73%
Male Poverty Rate
15.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hazelwood is Multiple, with 47.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hazelwood is Black, with 10.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.28% |
| High School | 16.17% |
| Some College | 7.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.25% |
| Female Unemployed | 47.99% |
| Female Employed | 5.79% |
| Male Employed | 2.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,187 | $82,652 |
| Households | $55,111 | $68,852 |
| Married Families | $93,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,538 | $48,233 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
30.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,178
Number of Veterans
1,139
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 361 |
| First Gulf War | 215 |
| Second Gulf War | 214 |
| Korea | 149 |
| World War II | 25 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 320 |
| 35 to 54 | 310 |
| 65 to 74 | 279 |
| 55 to 64 | 249 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 748 | 7.2% |
| Black | 345 | 4.36% |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 8.07% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 8.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.79%
Born in Hazelwood
93.27%
Native Born
6.73%
Foreign Born
2.18%
Non Citizen
4.55%
Naturalized
93.27% of Hazelwood residents were born in the United States, with 72.79% having been born in Missouri. 2.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 23,735 | -188 | -0.79% |
| 2028 | 23,923 | -188 | -0.78% |
| 2027 | 24,111 | -188 | -0.77% |
| 2026 | 24,299 | -188 | -0.77% |
| 2025 | 24,487 | -188 | -0.76% |
| 2024 | 24,675 | -188 | -0.76% |
| 2023 | 24,863 | -196 | -0.78% |
| 2022 | 25,059 | -178 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 25,237 | -190 | -0.75% |
| 2020 | 25,427 | 283 | 1.13% |
| 2019 | 25,144 | -71 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 25,215 | -105 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 25,320 | -111 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 25,431 | -181 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 25,612 | -31 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 25,643 | -17 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 25,660 | -43 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 25,703 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2011 | 25,714 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 25,714 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 26,206 | 10,882 | 71.01% |
| 1990 | 15,324 | 2,226 | 16.99% |
| 1980 | 13,098 | -984 | -6.99% |
| 1970 | 14,082 | 8,037 | 132.95% |
| 1960 | 6,045 | -17,690 | -74.53% |