Hazel Crest is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Hazel Crest has a 2024 population of 12,582. Hazel Crest is currently declining at a rate of -1.48% annually and its population has decreased by -5.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,336 in 2020.
The average household income in Hazel Crest is $76,490 with a poverty rate of 22.69%. The median age in Hazel Crest is 33 years: 27.9 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hazel Crest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,897 | 86.61% |
| White | 872 | 6.35% |
| Two or more races | 523 | 3.81% |
| Other race | 371 | 2.7% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,670 | 2.92 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Female | 1,697 | 3.48 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Non Family | 1,395 | 1.09 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Married | 1,141 | 4.28 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Male | 437 | 3.03 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
67.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 319 | 3.78% |
| Associates Degree | 807 | 9.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,191 | 14.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,209 | 14.31% |
| High School Graduate | 2,265 | 26.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 200 | 2.37% |
| Some College | 2,458 | 29.09% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,017 | 6,615 | 2,081 |
| White | 744 | 715 | 204 |
| Hispanic | 427 | 339 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 368 | 341 | 40 |
| Other Race | 212 | 156 | 54 |
| Asian | 33 | 33 | 21 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,368 | $79,946 | $46,406 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,496 | $0 | $57,289 |
| High School Graduate | $32,344 | $31,042 | $37,778 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $25,132 |
| Overall | $42,033 | $41,481 | $43,164 |
| Some College | $34,951 | $48,333 | $33,974 |
$42,033
Average Earnings
$41,481
Average Male
$43,164
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.55% of Hazel Crest residents speak only English, while 6.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,884 | 2,626 | 22.1% |
| Hispanic | 711 | 313 | 44.02% |
| Multiple | 523 | 287 | 54.88% |
| Other | 344 | 90 | 26.16% |
| White | 767 | 86 | 11.21% |
22.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.86%
Male Poverty Rate
22.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hazel Crest is Multiple, with 54.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hazel Crest is White, with 11.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 22.17% |
| High School | 20.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 36.56% |
| Female Employed | 7.04% |
| Male Employed | 5.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,349 | $81,205 |
| Households | $57,247 | $76,490 |
| Married Families | $103,698 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,028 | $51,210 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.9%
Male Marriage Rate
20.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
437
Number of Veterans
358
Male Veterans
79
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 167 |
| Second Gulf War | 122 |
| First Gulf War | 83 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 150 |
| 35 to 54 | 147 |
| 75+ | 102 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 340 | 4.4% |
| White | 84 | 10.28% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 3.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
13.7%
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
77.05%
Born in Hazel Crest
96.66%
Native Born
3.34%
Foreign Born
1.12%
Non Citizen
2.22%
Naturalized
96.66% of Hazel Crest residents were born in the United States, with 77.05% having been born in Illinois. 1.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,640 | -189 | -1.6% |
| 2028 | 11,829 | -188 | -1.56% |
| 2027 | 12,017 | -188 | -1.54% |
| 2026 | 12,205 | -189 | -1.52% |
| 2025 | 12,394 | -188 | -1.49% |
| 2024 | 12,582 | -189 | -1.48% |
| 2023 | 12,771 | -100 | -0.78% |
| 2022 | 12,871 | -213 | -1.63% |
| 2021 | 13,084 | -252 | -1.89% |
| 2020 | 13,336 | -262 | -1.93% |
| 2019 | 13,598 | -116 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 13,714 | -139 | -1% |
| 2017 | 13,853 | -127 | -0.91% |
| 2016 | 13,980 | -96 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 14,076 | -73 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 14,149 | -20 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 14,169 | 18 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 14,151 | 38 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 14,113 | 44 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 14,069 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,816 | 1,482 | 11.11% |
| 1990 | 13,334 | -639 | -4.57% |
| 1980 | 13,973 | 3,644 | 35.28% |
| 1970 | 10,329 | 4,124 | 66.46% |
| 1960 | 6,205 | -5,435 | -46.69% |