Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hazelwood, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

25,114

Median Agei

38.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

44.7%11,229

Black

40.5%10,181

Two or More

9%2,250

Hispanic/Latino

3.9%985

Asian

1.6%393

Other

0.3%68

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%7

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%1,114

High School Diploma

24.5%4,053

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%1,127

Some College (1+ yr)

15.4%2,543

Associate's Degree

10.8%1,793

Bachelor's Degree

20.3%3,352

Master's Degree

7%1,160

Professional Degree

1.1%181

Doctorate

0.5%81

HS or Higher

93.1%

BA or Higher

28.9%

Graduate+

8.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$167,400

Median Renti

$996

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.1%6,706

Renter-Occupied

40.9%4,638

Total Units

12,379

Homeownership

59.1%

Vacancy Rate

8.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.4%365

$50K–$100K

10.3%694

$100K–$150K

24.8%1,666

$150K–$200K

24.4%1,634

$200K–$300K

22%1,477

$300K–$500K

11.2%752

$500K–$1M

1.8%118

Rent Distribution

Under $500

178

$500–$750

185

$750–$1,000

1,926

$1,000–$1,250

948

$1,250–$1,500

669

$1,500–$2,000

438

$2,000+

141

Year Built

2010–2019

1.4%177

2000–2009

7.3%904

1990–1999

9%1,113

1980–1989

16.7%2,067

1970–1979

15.4%1,901

1960–1969

31%3,840

1950–1959

12.8%1,590

1940–1949

5.4%668

1939 or earlier

1%119

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.7%7,567

Electricity

29.9%3,388

Bottled/LP Gas

3%341

No Fuel

0.3%31

Other

0.1%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,908

Mean Household Incomei

$71,453

Per Capita Incomei

$33,332

Poverty Ratei

15.7%

Unemploymenti

10.4%

Labor Forcei

13,853

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%640

$10K–$15K

1.9%217

$15K–$20K

3.7%425

$20K–$25K

3.3%380

$25K–$30K

5.8%658

$30K–$35K

6.5%737

$35K–$40K

5.6%632

$40K–$45K

6.1%693

$45K–$50K

4.6%519

$50K–$60K

10.1%1,151

$60K–$75K

13%1,478

$75K–$100K

11.2%1,275

$100K–$125K

9.1%1,029

$125K–$150K

4.7%530

$150K–$200K

5.6%639

$200K+

3%341

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

562

Residentsi

1,007

Avg. Tenant Renti

$464/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

100 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers354 homes81% occupied$506/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8206 homes96% occupied$392/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,908/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

81.7%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

15.8%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

2.5%

Who Receives This Housing

82.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

84.2% of subsidized households are minority

27.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,5696.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

268

Philippines

India

China

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,263

Avg. Commutei

27.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,417

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,244(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.2%Insured

9.8%Uninsured

Hazelwood, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026