City · Missouri
Hazelwood, Missouri
Hazelwood, city, in St. Louis County, Missouri. Hazelwood had 24,849 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 25,458 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 25,114 (±36). GEOID 2931276.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
24,849
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 25,458 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,114 ±36
Median household income
$55,908
±$4,554 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$167,400
±$10,485 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$996
±$80 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Hazelwood and what county is it in?
Hazelwood is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri. It covers 16.0 square miles of land, 1,587 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hazelwood is in the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hazelwood, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 24,849 people lived in Hazelwood on July 1, 2025, down 2.4% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 25,458 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 25,114 (±36).
| Measure | Hazelwood | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,114 ±36 | 995,569 | −205 |
| Households | 11,344 ±515 | 413,849 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.20 ±0.10 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,379 ±494 | 446,192 | no clear change |
Hazelwood's population since 2000
From 26,206 in 2000 to 24,849 in 2025: down 5.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hazelwood as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hazelwood?
The median resident of Hazelwood is 38.4 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 44.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 40.5%. 6.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hazelwood | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 ±4.4 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.2% ±2.5 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2% ±2.4 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 47.2% ±2.7 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% ±1.9 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.7% ±3.6 pts | 61.4% | −6.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 40.5% ±4.6 pts | 24.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.0% ±3.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.2% ±2.7 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.5% ±3.1 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±1.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| With a disability | 13.7% ±2.4 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.8% ±2.4 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1% ±1.9 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.9% ±3.4 pts | 47.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.6% ±2.1 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.9% ±3.1 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hazelwood earn?
Half of Hazelwood's 11,344 households earn less than $55,908 a year (±$4,554), against $82,936 in St. Louis County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 the median was $67,163 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $11,255 after inflation. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hazelwood | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,908 ±$4,554 | $82,936 | −$11,255 |
| Mean household income | $71,453 ±$4,437 | $123,036 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,332 ±$2,213 | $51,977 | −$5,667 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.9% ±3.7 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.6% ±9.6 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.4% ±3.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% ±1.4 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.8% ±1.9 pts | 93.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hazelwood?
Owners occupy 59.1% of Hazelwood's occupied homes and renters 40.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $167,400 by its owner (±$10,485). The median renter pays $996 a month including utilities, and 40.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hazelwood | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $167,400 ±$10,485 | $276,800 | +$21,071 |
| Median gross rent | $996 ±$80 | $1,209 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.1% ±8.9 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,430 ±$66 | $1,753 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.1% ±4.5 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.9% ±4.5 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 12,379 ±494 | 446,192 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5% ±3.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.0% ±4.3 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.3% ±2.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hazelwood building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Hazelwood in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hazelwood work and get to work?
71.9% of Hazelwood's workers drive alone and 13.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.4%.
| Measure | Hazelwood | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.1% ±3.3 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.4% ±3.6 pts | 4.3% | +4.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 71.9% ±5.7 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4% ±3.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.7% ±1.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.5% ±4.4 pts | 18.3% | +9.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min ±5.2 | 23.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hazelwood?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Hazelwood, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $40,889 (Tract 2114.02) to $71,094 (Tract 2113.33).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2113.33St. Louis County | 6,433 | $71,094 |
| Tract 2113.32St. Louis County | 5,332 | $71,071 |
| Tract 2116St. Louis County | 5,703 | $55,169 |
| Tract 2114.01St. Louis County | 4,903 | $41,720 |
| Tract 2114.02St. Louis County | 1,915 | $40,889 |
| Tract 2112.01St. Louis County | 4,869 | $39,212 |
| Tract 2113.31St. Louis County | 6,455 | $71,993 |
| Tract 2115St. Louis County | 3,309 | $51,127 |
| Tract 2113.34St. Louis County | 4,280 | $64,531 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hazelwood) · Census block assignment files
How does Hazelwood compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hazelwood is the 1,629th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 30th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Hazelwood ranks 227th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 30th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 333rd | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 102nd | 420 |
| Median household income | 227th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 147th | 420 |
| Median home value | 190th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 132nd | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 181st | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 114th | 404 |
| Median age | 218th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 296th | 418 |
| Work from home | 103rd | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 89th | 420 |
Hazelwood's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Hazelwood with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hazelwood?
12 of the 57 figures for Hazelwood on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hazelwood are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hazelwood.