State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,940.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.77%
Growth Since 2010
-5.26%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Hazel Crest, Illinois Population 2021
13,359
Hazel Crest is a city located in Cook County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 13,359, it is the 178th largest city in Illinois and the 2509th largest city in the United States . Hazel Crest is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -5.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,100 in 2010. Hazel Crest reached it's highest population of 14,816 in 2000. Spanning over 3 miles, Hazel Crest has a population density of 3,941 people per square mile.
The average household income in Hazel Crest is $73,786 with a poverty rate of 15.28%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,589 per month, and the median house value is $113,200. The median age in Hazel Crest is 38.6 years, 32 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
Hazel Crest Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hazel Crest was:
- Black or African American: 87.05%
- White: 10.99%
- Other race: 0.66%
- Two or more races: 0.46%
- Asian: 0.44%
- Native American: 0.41%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Hazel Crest, Illinois is 13,359 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 13,668.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 14,100.
Hazel Crest, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,794 | 87.05% |
| White | 1,489 | 10.99% |
| Some Other Race | 89 | 0.66% |
| Two or More Races | 63 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.44% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 55 | 0.41% |
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Hazel Crest Population by Race
Hazel Crest Population Pyramid $2021
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Hazel Crest Population by Age
Hazel Crest Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,977 | 2.71 | 60.8 |
| Non Family | 1,779 | 1.09 | 65.4 |
| Married | 1,536 | 3.51 | 75.2 |
| Female | 1,241 | 3.87 | 38.7 |
| Male | 421 | 3.23 | 53.7 |
3.56
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
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Hazel Crest Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 173 | 1.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 294 | 3.33% |
| High School Graduate | 2,386 | 27.03% |
| Some College | 2,981 | 33.78% |
| Associates Degree | 576 | 6.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,614 | 18.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 802 | 9.09% |
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Hazel Crest Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Hazel Crest Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,423 | 7,163 | 2,197 |
| White | 1,002 | 924 | 130 |
| Hispanic | 283 | 174 | 69 |
| Other Race | 79 | 74 | 31 |
| Asian | 59 | 39 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 56 | 12 |
| Native American | 32 | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.10%.
Hazel Crest Educational Attainment by Race
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$38,765
Average Earnings
$41,516
Average Male
$36,006
Average Female
Hazel Crest Earnings by Educational Attainment
Hazel Crest Language by Age
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Hazel Crest Language
94.39% of Hazel Crest residents speak only English, while 5.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.90% of the population.
Hazel Crest Language
Hazel Crest Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,779 | 1,850 | 15.71% |
| White | 1,039 | 125 | 12.03% |
| Hispanic | 543 | 41 | 7.55% |
| Multiple | 63 | 34 | 53.97% |
| Asian | 59 | 13 | 22.03% |
15.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.01%
Male Poverty Rate
16.37%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hazel Crest
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hazel Crest is Multiple, with 53.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hazel Crest is Hispanic, with 7.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.73%.
Hazel Crest Poverty
Hazel Crest Poverty Rate by Education
Hazel Crest Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
32.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.7%
Male Marriage Rate
28.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Hazel Crest Married by Age and Sex
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Hazel Crest Marriage
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 45-54.
Hazel Crest Marital Status by Race
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Hazel Crest Marital Status
Hazel Crest Veterans by War
Hazel Crest Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 651 | 7.69% |
| White | 103 | 8.17% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 3.83% |
Hazel Crest Veterans by Race
Hazel Crest Veterans by Education
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6.50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
Hazel Crest Veterans by Education
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61.3%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
Hazel Crest Employment by Age
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Hazel Crest Employment by Race
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Hazel Crest Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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96.44%
Native Born
3.56%
Foreign Born
0.92%
Non Citizen
2.63%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.44% of Hazel Crest residents were born in the United States, with 79.36% having been born in Illinois. 0.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Hazel Crest Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,359 | -103 | -0.77% |
| 2020 | 13,462 | -103 | -0.76% |
| 2019 | 13,565 | -103 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 13,668 | -142 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 13,810 | -125 | -0.90% |
| 2016 | 13,935 | -95 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 14,030 | -73 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 14,103 | -18 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 14,121 | 18 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 14,103 | 35 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 14,068 | 47 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 14,021 | -795 | -0.55% |
| 2000 | 14,816 | 1,482 | 1.06% |
| 1990 | 13,334 | -639 | -0.47% |
| 1980 | 13,973 | 3,644 | 3.07% |
| 1970 | 10,329 | 4,124 | 5.23% |
| 1960 | 6,205 | 0.00% |