Hazel, South Dakota facts for kids
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Hazel, South Dakota
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Location in Hamlin County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Hamlin |
| Founded | 1888 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,768 ft (539 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 102 |
| • Density | 421.49/sq mi (162.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57242
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-27940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267415 |
Hazel is a small town located in Hamlin County, South Dakota, in the United States. It is part of the Watertown, South Dakota area. In 2020, a count of the population showed that 102 people lived there.
The town of Hazel got its name from Hazel Bowley. She was the daughter of the person who originally owned the land where the town was built.
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Geography of Hazel, South Dakota
Hazel is a very small town. It covers an area of about 0.63 square kilometers (0.24 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water bodies like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population and People in Hazel
To understand how many people live in Hazel, we look at information from the United States Census Bureau. This group counts everyone in the U.S. every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 229 | — | |
| 1920 | 247 | 7.9% | |
| 1930 | 191 | −22.7% | |
| 1940 | 182 | −4.7% | |
| 1950 | 161 | −11.5% | |
| 1960 | 128 | −20.5% | |
| 1970 | 101 | −21.1% | |
| 1980 | 94 | −6.9% | |
| 1990 | 103 | 9.6% | |
| 2000 | 105 | 1.9% | |
| 2010 | 91 | −13.3% | |
| 2020 | 102 | 12.1% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 91 people living in Hazel. These people lived in 36 different homes. About 21 of these homes were families.
The town had about 175 housing units for every square mile. Most of the people living in Hazel were White (97.8%). A small number (2.2%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Many homes (30.6%) had children under 18 living there. More than half (55.6%) were married couples. About 13.9% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average home had about 2.5 people.
The average age of people in Hazel was 31.5 years old. About 31.9% of residents were under 18. About 20.9% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more males (53.8%) lived in Hazel than females (46.2%).
Famous People from Hazel
- Warren Green (1869-1945) was a notable person from Hazel. He served as the 13th governor of South Dakota. A governor is the leader of a state government.
See also
In Spanish: Hazel (Dakota del Sur) para niños
