Hazel, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 199, Hazel's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Hazel is a small community located in South Dakota, within Hamlin County. The total population is 199. It ranks as the 237th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hazel is 18.5 years. This is 51% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 47.2% of the population under 18, Hazel has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hazel is $117,250. This is 56% higher than the state median of $75,081. It is also 45% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.0%. This is 92% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hazel, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $145,800. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $257,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Hazel is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 95.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Hazel was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hazel, South Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.