Hazel Park, Michigan
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Hazel Park is a city located in Oakland County, Michigan. It was incorporated in 1941, and bills itself as "The Friendly City". As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,963.
Geography
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Location of Hazel Park, Michigan
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.3 km² (2.8 mi²). 7.3 km² (2.8 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. The ZIP Code of Hazel Park is 48030.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 18,963 people, 7,284 households, and 4,669 families residing in the city. The population density is 2,596.3/km² (6,728.4/mi²). There are 7,612 housing units at an average density of 1,042.2/km² (2,700.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 91.62% White, 1.62% African American, 0.90% Native American, 1.81% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 3.43% from two or more races. 2.08% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 7,284 households out of which 33.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% are married couples living together, 16.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% are non-families. 28.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.60 and the average family size is 3.21.
In the city the population is spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $37,045, and the median income for a family is $43,584. Males have a median income of $33,063 versus $24,362 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,723. 12.4% of the population and 10.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.0% of those under the age of 18 and 7.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- City of Hazel Park (http://www.hazelpark.org/)