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Population Review

Hazel Crest, Illinois Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Hazel Crest, Illinois is 13,493 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 182nd-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $62,773, the median home value is $181,400, and the median age is 34.7.

The population has declined 7.0% since 2010 (14,021 → 13,036).

13,493

Population

3972

People / sq mi

$62,773

Median Income

$181,400

Median Home Value

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Hazel Crest covers 3.4 sq mi of land at 3972 people per square mile.

About Hazel Crest, IL

The poverty rate is what most separates Hazel Crest from the typical city: 19.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 13,493 residents, Hazel Crest is a city in Illinois.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $62,773, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 19.2%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $181,400, with typical rent around $1,439.

College attainment is 24.0%, below the national 35.0%. Around 11.9% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.

The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Hazel Crest: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.

Hazel Crest village Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Hazel Crest village had a population of 14,021 in 2010 and 13,036 in 2024, a -7.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,121 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.52%.

2013 · 14K20102024
Hazel Crest village population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

13,036

Population (2024)

14,021

Population (2010)

14,121

Peak (2013)

-0.52%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201014,021
201114,068
201214,103
201314,121
201414,103
201514,030
201613,935
201713,810
201813,668
201913,565
202013,426
202113,175
202213,006
202312,962
202413,036

Race & Ethnicity

White7.0%
Black or African American85.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$62,773

Median Household Income

$29,071

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$181,400

Median Home Value

$1,439

Median Rent

70.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.7%

High School+

24.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

8.0%

Drive Alone

71.1%

Public Transit

11.9%

Work From Home

29.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

23.0%

Foreign Born

94.1%

Non-English at Home

6.1%

Veterans

15.3%

With Disability

93.1%

Health Insurance

92.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management26.3%
Manufacturing12.1%
Retail Trade11.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.5%
Public Administration8.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.6%
Information3.8%
Transportation & Warehousing3.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.3%
Construction2.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hazel Crest, Illinois has a population of 13,493 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 182nd-largest city in Illinois.

The median household income in Hazel Crest, Illinois is $62,773, with 19.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Hazel Crest, Illinois is $181,400, with median monthly rent at $1,439 and a homeownership rate of 70.3%.

The median age in Hazel Crest, Illinois is 34.7 years. The population is 45.0% male and 55.0% female.

The population has declined 7.0% since 2010 (14,021 → 13,036).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.