Hazelwood, Missouri Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Hazelwood, MO Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Hazelwood | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,888 | 6,186,340 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1544.3 | 88.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.28% | 0.28% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.7 | 37.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 11,238 | 2,507,647 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Hazelwood grew by 0.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 25,888 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Hazelwood is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 23.6% of residents. That is 2.4 points above Missouri as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,108 23.6% +2.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,280 20.4% -0.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,233 20.2% +0.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,061 15.7% -2.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Missouri, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 53.5% of the people living in Hazelwood and men 46.5%.
- Women 53.5% Missouri 50.7%
- Men 46.5% Missouri 49.3%
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Economy
Hazelwood has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Hazelwood | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,689 | $70,801 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.38% | 4.56% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.5% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hazelwood is about 19% lower than in Missouri.
Housing
| Metric | Hazelwood | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $98,662 | $145,462 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,092 | $1,033 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.5% | 68.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Hazelwood is about 7.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,092 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hazelwood spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hazelwood | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.4 | 21.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.8 | 41.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 175 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,783 | $5,415 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,714 | 7,545 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,068 | 923 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Hazelwood is 22 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Missouri.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Hazelwood has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Hazelwood | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.3% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | 2.40 | 2.53 |
Health
Hazelwood has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Hazelwood | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.8% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.5% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
Hazelwood, MO Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hazelwood, MO compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood, MO | 25,888 | $57,689 #2/2 | $98,662 #2/2 | 22.4 min #1/2 |
| Florissant, MO | 50,494 | $67,463 | $99,005 | 23.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hazelwood, Missouri.
What is the population of Hazelwood, Missouri?
About 25,888 people live in Hazelwood, Missouri, in 11,238 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 37.7, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Hazelwood, Missouri?
Averaged over its land area, Hazelwood, Missouri has 1,544 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 18 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Hazelwood, Missouri?
The median home costs 1.7 times the median household income ($98,662 against $57,689), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,092 a month takes about 23% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Hazelwood, Missouri?
Unemployment in Hazelwood, Missouri is 9.5%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
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