Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hazel Crest, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,792

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

84.6%11,662

White

7.2%992

Hispanic/Latino

6.1%843

Other

1%143

Two or More

0.8%115

Asian

0.3%37

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%505

High School Diploma

24.5%2,236

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%495

Some College (1+ yr)

20.5%1,873

Associate's Degree

11.5%1,050

Bachelor's Degree

10.7%973

Master's Degree

11.3%1,026

Professional Degree

0.6%55

Doctorate

0.7%61

HS or Higher

90.7%

BA or Higher

23.2%

Graduate+

12.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$185,300

Median Renti

$1,320

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75%3,622

Renter-Occupied

25%1,206

Total Units

5,479

Homeownership

75%

Vacancy Rate

11.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.5%234

$50K–$100K

5.3%191

$100K–$150K

20.8%755

$150K–$200K

23%834

$200K–$300K

32.9%1,193

$300K–$500K

10.9%395

$1M+

0.6%20

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

115

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

260

$1,250–$1,500

374

$1,500–$2,000

209

$2,000+

121

Year Built

2010–2019

0.3%19

2000–2009

5.4%295

1990–1999

8.6%471

1980–1989

9%493

1970–1979

24%1,314

1960–1969

16.4%901

1950–1959

22%1,205

1940–1949

5.9%322

1939 or earlier

8.4%459

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76%3,671

Electricity

23.6%1,140

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%13

No Fuel

0.1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,393

Mean Household Incomei

$83,405

Per Capita Incomei

$30,135

Poverty Ratei

23.7%

Unemploymenti

14.3%

Labor Forcei

6,245

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

13.4%647

$10K–$15K

0.1%3

$15K–$20K

2%97

$20K–$25K

1.3%63

$25K–$30K

2.3%109

$30K–$35K

2.7%131

$35K–$40K

3.8%184

$40K–$45K

8.6%417

$45K–$50K

2.4%115

$50K–$60K

8.7%422

$60K–$75K

7.4%359

$75K–$100K

18.6%897

$100K–$125K

8.5%409

$125K–$150K

7.5%363

$150K–$200K

4.3%210

$200K+

8.3%402

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

539

Residentsi

1,842

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,194

Avg. Commutei

26.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,351

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

666(6.7% of civilian adults)