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Population Review

Hazel Park, Michigan Population 2026

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

The population of Hazel Park, Michigan is 14,945 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 75th-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $62,878, the median home value is $141,200, and the median age is 36.5.

The population has declined 8.2% since 2010 (16,409 → 15,064).

14,945

Population

5303

People / sq mi

$62,878

Median Income

$141,200

Median Home Value

Hazel Park covers 2.8 sq mi of land at 5303 people per square mile.

About Hazel Park, MI

Hazel Park is a city in Michigan with a population of 14,945. It ranks #75 among cities in Michigan by population. The median age is 36.5, younger than the national median. The population is 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

The median household income in Hazel Park is $62,878, below the US median of $74,580. 10.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $141,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,221. The homeownership rate of 61.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Hazel Park reflects 25.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.2% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.1 minutes each way.

Hazel Park city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Hazel Park city had a population of 16,409 in 2010 and 15,064 in 2024, a -8.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,720 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.58%.

2014 · 17K20102024

15,064

Population (2024)

16,409

Population (2010)

16,720

Peak (2014)

-0.58%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201016,409
201116,514
201216,603
201316,703
201416,720
201516,643
201616,622
201716,569
201816,443
201916,347
202014,948
202114,917
202214,933
202314,934
202415,064

Race & Ethnicity

White75.1%
Black or African American10.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$62,878

Median Household Income

$35,259

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$141,200

Median Home Value

$1,221

Median Rent

61.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.2%

High School+

25.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.3%

Drive Alone

77.1%

Public Transit

12.2%

Work From Home

25.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

16.4%

Foreign Born

91.9%

Non-English at Home

5.0%

Veterans

18.9%

With Disability

92.3%

Health Insurance

95.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.8%
Manufacturing17.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services12.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.6%
Information5.6%
Construction5.2%
Retail Trade4.0%
Transportation & Warehousing2.1%
Public Administration1.9%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hazel Park, Michigan has a population of 14,945 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 75th-largest city in Michigan.

The median household income in Hazel Park, Michigan is $62,878, with 10.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Hazel Park, Michigan is $141,200, with median monthly rent at $1,221 and a homeownership rate of 61.6%.

The median age in Hazel Park, Michigan is 36.5 years. The population is 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

The population has declined 8.2% since 2010 (16,409 → 15,064).

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

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