Hazel Crest population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Hazel Crest has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Hazel Crest's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Hazel Crest population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 7.93% are White, 87.84% are Black or African American, 0.39% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.31% are Asian, 0.85% are some other race and 2.68% are multiracial.
Hazel Crest's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Hazel Crest is Black or African American with a population of 12,058 (87.84% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 368 (2.68% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Hazel Crest, IL
By ethnicity, 507 (3.69% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 13,22 (96.31% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Hazel Crest, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 11,987 (90.67% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Hazel Crest Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 928 | 7.02% |
| Black or African American alone | 11,987 | 90.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 54 | 0.41% |
| Asian alone | 4 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 75 | 0.57% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 172 | 1.30% |
Among the Hispanic population in Hazel Crest, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 382 (75.35% of the total Hispanic population).
Hazel Crest Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 382 | 75.35% |
| Puerto Rican | 71 | 14.00% |
| Cuban | 4 | 0.79% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 9.86% |