Hazel Dell, Washington Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Hazel Dell, WA 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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B
Income Around average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Hazel Dell | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,610 | 7,801,159 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4667.0 | 109.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.20% | 1.21% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.3 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,312 | 3,058,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Hazel Dell grew by 43.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 22,610 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Hazel Dell is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 23.5% of residents. That is 0.2 points above Washington as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,727 20.9% -0.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,313 23.5% +0.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,588 20.3% +0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,472 15.4% -0.9 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 Washington, 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 50.4% of the people living in Hazel Dell and men 49.6%.
- Women 50.4% Washington 49.7%
- Men 49.6% Washington 50.3%
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Economy
Hazel Dell has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Hazel Dell | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,813 | $98,224 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.45% | 5.64% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hazel Dell is about 16% lower than in Washington.
Housing
| Metric | Hazel Dell | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $276,121 | $485,016 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,753 | $1,759 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 51.7% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Hazel Dell is about 13.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,753 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hazel Dell spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 176 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hazel Dell | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.1 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.2 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 176 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,454 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 16.9% | 19.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 23,157 | 10,119 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,031 | 1,525 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Hazel Dell is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Washington.
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
Hazel Dell has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Hazel Dell | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Hazel Dell has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Hazel Dell | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.3% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.3% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
Hazel Dell, WA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hazel Dell, WA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Dell, WA | 22,610 | $82,813 #2/2 | $276,121 #1/2 | 21.1 min #2/2 |
| Salmon Creek, WA | 20,630 | $113,110 | $59,557 | 20.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hazel Dell, Washington.
How many people live in Hazel Dell, Washington?
About 22,610 people live in Hazel Dell, Washington, in 9,312 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 38.3, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Hazel Dell, Washington?
Averaged over its land area, Hazel Dell, Washington has 4,667 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 54 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Hazel Dell, Washington?
The median home costs 3.3 times the median household income ($276,121 against $82,813), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,753 a month takes about 25% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Hazel Dell, Washington?
Unemployment in Hazel Dell, Washington is 7.8%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Hazel Dell, Washington?
23.9% of adults in Hazel Dell, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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