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%.
13,036
Population (2024)
14,021
Population (2010)
14,121
Peak (2013)
-0.52%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,021 |
| 2011 | 14,068 |
| 2012 | 14,103 |
| 2013 | 14,121 |
| 2014 | 14,103 |
| 2015 | 14,030 |
| 2016 | 13,935 |
| 2017 | 13,810 |
| 2018 | 13,668 |
| 2019 | 13,565 |
| 2020 | 13,426 |
| 2021 | 13,175 |
| 2022 | 13,006 |
| 2023 | 12,962 |
| 2024 | 13,036 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 85.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 26.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12.1% |
| Retail Trade | 11.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.5% |
| Public Administration | 8.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.6% |
| Information | 3.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.3% |
| Construction | 2.5% |
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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.