Hazel Run, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hazel Run
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Location of Hazel Run, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Yellow Medicine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 55 |
| • Density | 72.37/sq mi (27.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56241
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-28016 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394339 |
Hazel Run is a small city located in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a rich history. According to the 2020 census, about 55 people live there.
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Discovering Hazel Run's Past
Hazel Run was officially planned and mapped out in 1884. This process is called platting. In the same year, a post office was opened in Hazel Run. This post office served the community for many years, finally closing its doors in 1992. Hazel Run officially became a city in 1902.
Understanding Hazel Run's Location
Where is Hazel Run?
Hazel Run is located in the state of Minnesota. It is part of Yellow Medicine County. The city is quite small in terms of its land area.
How Big is the City?
According to information from the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.75 square miles (which is about 1.97 square kilometres). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Hazel Run?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Hazel Run has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
- 1910: 121 people
- 1920: 145 people
- 1930: 143 people
- 1940: 126 people
- 1950: 129 people
- 1960: 115 people
- 1970: 115 people
- 1980: 93 people
- 1990: 81 people
- 2000: 64 people
- 2010: 63 people
- 2020: 55 people
A Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, there were 63 people living in Hazel Run. These people lived in 27 different homes, and 21 of these were families. The city had 29 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Hazel Run in 2010 were White (92.1%). A small number were Native American (1.6%), and some were from other races or a mix of races. About 3.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age in Hazel Run
In 2010, about 22.2% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Most homes (63.0%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in Hazel Run was about 41.5 years old.
- 20.6% of residents were under 18.
- 8% were between 18 and 24.
- 26.9% were between 25 and 44.
- 25.5% were between 45 and 64.
- 19% were 65 years or older.
The city had slightly more males (55.6%) than females (44.4%) in 2010.
See also
In Spanish: Hazel Run para niños
