Hazelton, Kansas facts for kids
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Hazelton, Kansas
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Location within Barber County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barber |
| Founded | 1883 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | J. Hazelton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 82 |
| • Density | 139.0/sq mi (53.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67061
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-31150 |
| GNIS ID | 2394340 |
Hazelton is a small city located in Barber County, Kansas, in the United States. In the 2020 census, the city had a population of 82 people.
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History of Hazelton
Hazelton was started in 1883. It was named after its founder, a pioneer settler named Rev. J. Hazelton.
The first post office in Hazelton opened in October 1883. This helped people send and receive mail.
Geography and Location
Hazelton is located in Barber County, Kansas. The city covers a total area of about 0.57 square miles (1.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
The population of Hazelton has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the city during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 319 | — | |
| 1900 | 143 | −55.2% | |
| 1910 | 315 | 120.3% | |
| 1920 | 281 | −10.8% | |
| 1930 | 299 | 6.4% | |
| 1940 | 260 | −13.0% | |
| 1950 | 250 | −3.8% | |
| 1960 | 246 | −1.6% | |
| 1970 | 176 | −28.5% | |
| 1980 | 143 | −18.7% | |
| 1990 | 128 | −10.5% | |
| 2000 | 144 | 12.5% | |
| 2010 | 93 | −35.4% | |
| 2020 | 82 | −11.8% | |
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Hazelton's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 82 people living in Hazelton. There were 48 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people in Hazelton were white.
About 20.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 24.4% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Hazelton was 52.5 years.
Hazelton's Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, Hazelton had 93 people. There were 45 households. Most people were White.
About 16.1% of residents were under 18 years old. About 22.6% were 65 years or older. The average age was 49.9 years.
Education in Hazelton
Hazelton is part of the Unified School District 255 South Barber. This school district serves the area.
Hazelton High School used to be open. It was closed when schools were combined. The school's mascot was the Panthers.
See also
- In Spanish: Hazelton (Kansas) para niños
