Hazelwood, MO Demographics

A map of Hazelwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,229	11,314	44.7%	44.4%
Black	10,181	11,103	40.5%	43.6%
Multiracial	2,250	1,321	9.0%	5.2%
Hispanic	985	1,060	3.9%	4.2%
Asian	393	388	1.6%	1.5%
Native American/Other	76	272	0.3%	1.1%

Hazelwood, Missouri has an estimated population of 25,114, a slight decrease from the 25,458 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.7% White, 40.5% Black, 9.0% Multiracial, 3.9% Hispanic, 1.6% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hazelwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hazelwood has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hazelwood, that probability was 60.8% in 2020 and 62.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hazelwood is ranked the 29th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hazelwood was ranked the 29th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hazelwood's White Population

11,229 residents of Hazelwood, or 44.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hazelwood is significantly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Hazelwood ranks 1021st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hazelwood's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Hazelwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 44.7%.

Hazelwood is more White than neighboring Edmundson (37.5% White). Hazelwood is less White than neighboring Bridgeton (55.8% White), Florissant (45.4% White), St. Ann (55.1% White), and Woodson Terrace (45.2% White).

Hazelwood's Black Population

10,181 residents of Hazelwood, or 40.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hazelwood is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Hazelwood ranks 50th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hazelwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Black residents' share of Hazelwood's population has decreased from 43.6% to 40.5%.

Hazelwood is more Black than neighboring Bridgeton (23.7% Black), St. Ann (24.5% Black), and Woodson Terrace (23.7% Black). Hazelwood is less Black than neighboring Edmundson (43.6% Black), and Florissant (43.9% Black).

Hazelwood's Asian Population

393 residents of Hazelwood, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hazelwood is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Hazelwood ranks 131st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hazelwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Asian residents' share of Hazelwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Hazelwood is more Asian than neighboring Florissant (0.9% Asian), and Woodson Terrace (0% Asian). Hazelwood is less Asian than neighboring Bridgeton (2.7% Asian), Edmundson (2.2% Asian), and St. Ann (2.1% Asian).

Hazelwood's Hispanic Population

985 residents of Hazelwood, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hazelwood is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Hazelwood ranks 238th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hazelwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Hazelwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Hazelwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Florissant (2.4% Hispanic). Hazelwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Bridgeton (13.8% Hispanic), Edmundson (9.6% Hispanic), St. Ann (12.9% Hispanic), and Woodson Terrace (20.3% Hispanic).

Hazelwood's Native American/Other Population

76 residents of Hazelwood, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hazelwood is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Hazelwood ranks 289th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hazelwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 72.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hazelwood's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Hazelwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bridgeton (0.2% Native American/Other), St. Ann (0.2% Native American/Other), and Woodson Terrace (0.1% Native American/Other). Hazelwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Edmundson (1.5% Native American/Other), and Florissant (0.6% Native American/Other).

Hazelwood's Multiracial Population

2,250 residents of Hazelwood, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hazelwood is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Hazelwood ranks 450th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hazelwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 70.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Hazelwood's population has increased from 5.2% to 9.0%.

Hazelwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Bridgeton (3.7% Multiracial), Edmundson (5.5% Multiracial), Florissant (6.8% Multiracial), and St. Ann (5.2% Multiracial). Hazelwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodson Terrace (10.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.