Hazelwood Population

1950–2026

24,727

2026 projection

2.9% since 2020 (decrease)

05K10K15K20K25K30K19501960197019801990200020102020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Hazelwood. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202624,727-1220.49%
202524,849-750.30%
202424,924-20.01%
202324,926-1400.56%
202225,066-1630.65%
202125,229-2290.90%
202025,458-420.16%
201925,500-330.13%
201825,533-660.26%
201725,599-720.28%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Hazelwood has a population change lower than St. Louis County, Missouri, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Missouri+1.9%
  • St. Louis County−1.2%
  • Hazelwood−2.2%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Hazelwood Demographics

38.4median age

Median age

Female45 yrs
Male32.9 yrs

Adults

20,032
4,317 seniors (65+) · 22% of adults15,715 other adults

Sex

Female 52.8% · 13,270Male 47.2% · 11,844

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 251 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Hazelwood Income

$55,908median household income

Median household income

$55,908

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$44,415

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

15.9%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Hazelwood Marital Status

33% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married33%37%29%
Never married45%51%40%
Divorced13%7%18%
Widowed7%2%11%
Separated3%3%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201