Hazelwood, Missouri
Hazelwood: Suburb city of St. Louis, located in St. Louis County, Missouri
About
Hazelwood is a city located in the county of Saint Louis in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 25,703 and a population density of 592 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25,042 inhabitants.
The city was created 75 years ago in 1948.
Hazelwood is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, within Greater St. Louis. It is a second-ring northern suburb of St. Louis. Based on the 2020 United States census, the city had a total population of 25,485.
Founded as a village in the late nineteenth century, Hazelwood did not become incorporated until 1959 due to its proximity to Lambert Field and the influence of nearby public transportation lines. The community grew rapidly following World War II and became known for its iconic shopping center, Hazelwood Plaza, which opened in 1961 and remains active today.
Quick Facts about Hazelwood
| Population : | 25,042 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Saint Louis County |
| Postal code : | 63042 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 314 |
| Area : | 43.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 561 feet / 171 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1949 (75 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:33:42 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 577 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.64% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hazelwood is located at 38°46'17"N 90°22'15"W (38.7714400, -90.3709500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hazelwood decreased by 2.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 25,703 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,714 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,700 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,655 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,638 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,604 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,424 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,303 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,204 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,117 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,042 | -0.3% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 26,989 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 23,865 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 13.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 27,810 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 23,770 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 27.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.3% |
| White only, percent : | 87.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,400 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $266,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,858 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $555 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,178 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,857 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.66 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 28,706 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 78,068 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,102,333 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 227,751 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,460 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $85,143 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $42,761 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,490 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,242 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 911 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 188 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,213 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 307 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,067 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,400.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 16.97 |
Other Places in Hazelwood
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People born in Hazelwood (2)
People born in Hazelwood, including football player Reggie Germany, football cornerback Michael Jordan, .
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Schools in Hazelwood
College & universities near Hazelwood, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 461573 | American Trade School | Saint Ann (MO) | 63074-1807 |
| 179308 | Saint Louis Community College | Bridgeton (MO) | 63044 |
| 179256 | Saint Louis Christian College | Florissant (MO) | 63033 |
| 177287 | Elaine Steven Beauty College | Saint Louis (MO) | 63136-5618 |
| 178420 | University of Missouri-St Louis | Saint Louis (MO) | 63121-4400 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hazelwood, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| WAH | Washington | 301 West Front St. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Hazelwood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood Post Office | Hazelwood (MO) | 63042 |
Other cities in Saint Louis County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Louis County , MO. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Point | 90,070 | A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri. |
| Florissant | 50,795 | The most populous city in St. |
| Chesterfield | 47,570 | A city in St. |
| Oakville | 36,143 | City in Halton Region, Ontario |
| Wildwood | 35,460 | City in New Jersey |
| University City | 34,165 | Suburb in St. |
| Ballwin | 30,094 | City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States |
| Mehlville | 28,380 | Census designated place |
| Kirkwood | 27,866 | Suburb of St. |
| Maryland Heights | 26,895 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Webster Groves | 22,896 | City in Missouri |
| Ferguson | 20,457 | Town in St. |
| Affton | 20,307 | Census designated place |
| Spanish Lake | 19,650 | Census designated place |
| Creve Coeur | 18,624 | City in St. |
| Manchester | 18,081 | City in Missouri |
Distance to Other Cities
Hazelwood distances to largest Missouri cities
