Demographics & People — Hazel Crest, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,493 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~14,500 |
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| Median Age | 38.1 |
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| Total Households | 4,671 |
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| Family Households | 3,420 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.86 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2391 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 940 |
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| Black or African American | 11,567 |
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| Asian | 33 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 795 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 10,024 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,528 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 733 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 664 |
| Subsaharan African | 544 |
| African | 350 |
| Irish | 246 |
| Nigerian | 194 |
| German | 144 |
| Egyptian | 89 |
Language
| English Only | 11,962 |
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| Spanish | 649 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,706 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 437 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,275 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hazel Crest, Illinois.
