Hazelwood, Missouri facts for kids
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Hazelwood
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| City of Hazelwood | ||
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Location of Hazelwood, Missouri
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Missouri | |
| County | St. Louis | |
| Incorporated | 1949 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 16.76 sq mi (43.42 km2) | |
| • Land | 16.04 sq mi (41.54 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.72 sq mi (1.88 km2) | |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 25,458 | |
| • Density | 1,587.36/sq mi (612.87/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
63042
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| Area code(s) | 314 | |
| FIPS code | 29-31276 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394341 | |
| Website | www.hazelwoodmo.org | |
Hazelwood is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri. It is part of the larger Greater St. Louis area. Hazelwood is located just north of the St. Louis-Lambert International Airport. Major highways like Interstate 270 and Interstate 170 run through or near the city. According to the 2020 United States census, about 25,485 people live there.
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Geography
Hazelwood covers a total area of about 16.76 square miles (43.42 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 16.02 square miles (41.54 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.74 square miles (1.88 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 336 | — | |
| 1960 | 6,045 | 1,699.1% | |
| 1970 | 14,082 | 133.0% | |
| 1980 | 12,935 | −8.1% | |
| 1990 | 15,324 | 18.5% | |
| 2000 | 26,206 | 71.0% | |
| 2010 | 25,703 | −1.9% | |
| 2020 | 25,458 | −1.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 | |||
How Many People Live Here?
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 25,458 people living in Hazelwood. There were 11,205 households, which are groups of people living together. The city has a mix of different backgrounds. About 45.23% of the people were white, and 43.77% were black or African-American. Smaller groups included Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and people from other races. About 3.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 23.2% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.2 people. The average family had 3.0 people. The median age in Hazelwood was 38.4 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 38.4.
Looking Back: 2010 Census
In 2010, Hazelwood had 25,703 people. The city had 10,933 households. The population was made up of 64.1% white people and 30.5% African American people. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people from two or more races. About 3.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in 2010 was 36.8 years. About 23.2% of residents were under 18. The average household size was 2.34 people.
Climate
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 38 (3) |
43 (6) |
55 (13) |
67 (19) |
76 (24) |
85 (29) |
89 (32) |
87 (31) |
80 (27) |
69 (21) |
55 (13) |
42 (6) |
66 (19) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 21 (−6) |
25 (−4) |
36 (2) |
46 (8) |
56 (13) |
66 (19) |
70 (21) |
68 (20) |
61 (16) |
48 (9) |
38 (3) |
26 (−3) |
47 (8) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.8 (46) |
2.1 (53) |
3.6 (91) |
3.5 (89) |
4.0 (100) |
3.7 (94) |
3.9 (99) |
2.9 (74) |
3.1 (79) |
2.7 (69) |
3.3 (84) |
3.0 (76) |
37.5 (950) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.5 (17) |
5.3 (13) |
3.7 (9.4) |
.6 (1.5) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
1.5 (3.8) |
4.6 (12) |
22.2 (56) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 81 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 86 | 86 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 82 |
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Hazelwood experiences a range of temperatures throughout the year. In January, the average high is 38°F (3°C) and the low is 21°F (-6°C). July is the warmest month, with an average high of 89°F (32°C) and a low of 70°F (21°C). The city gets about 37.5 inches (95 cm) of rain each year. It also sees some snow, with an average of 22.2 inches (56 cm) annually. January usually has the most snow.
Education
Hazelwood is part of the Hazelwood public school district. The city has one high school, Hazelwood West. There is also Hazelwood West Middle School. Several elementary schools, like McNair, Russell, and Garrett, are located in the city. Hazelwood also has an Early Childhood Education Center for younger children.
In addition to public schools, there are private schools in Hazelwood. These include Alphabet Soup Academy, Asa Christian Academy, Blossom Wood Day School, and Oak Bridge. Gateway Legacy Christian Academy, an international boarding school, is also in Hazelwood. It welcomes students from over 30 countries.
Public Libraries
The St. Louis County Library system has a branch in Hazelwood. It is called the Prairie Commons Branch. This library offers books, resources, and programs for everyone in the community.
Economy
Hazelwood is an important center for businesses. Its location near Interstate 270 and St. Louis-Lambert International Airport makes it a great spot for companies. Many businesses involved in manufacturing, distribution, and offices are located here. In 2015, there were 17,063 jobs in the city.
A large Ford plant used to be in Hazelwood. It operated from 1948 until 2006. The area where the plant once stood is now being turned into a new business area called Aviator Business Park. Another large industrial area, Hazelwood Logistics Center, has also grown. It has 1.8 million square feet of space for businesses. This park is expected to create 1,800 jobs. TradePort is another big industrial park being built. It will have up to 4 million square feet of new industrial buildings.
Hazelwood is also home to the main office of Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. Several facilities for the aerospace company Boeing are also located here.
Notable Person
- T. R. Carr: He served as the Mayor of Hazelwood, Missouri, from April 2000 to April 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Hazelwood (Misuri) para niños
