Hazen, Arkansas facts for kids
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Hazen, Arkansas
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Location of Hazen in Prairie County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Prairie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.52 sq mi (9.11 km2) |
| • Land | 3.52 sq mi (9.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,481 |
| • Density | 420.98/sq mi (162.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72064
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-30940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404669 |
Hazen is a city located in Prairie County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,481 people lived there.
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Where is Hazen?
Hazen covers an area of about 3.7 square miles (9.11 square kilometers). All of this area is land. A small strip of land along Interstate 40 is also part of Hazen. This strip stretches from the western border of Prairie County to the White River.
Nearby towns include Des Arc, De Valls Bluff, Ulm, and Fredonia (Biscoe).
How Many People Live in Hazen?
The population of Hazen has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 458 | — | |
| 1900 | 429 | −6.3% | |
| 1910 | 687 | 60.1% | |
| 1920 | 783 | 14.0% | |
| 1930 | 787 | 0.5% | |
| 1940 | 819 | 4.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,270 | 55.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,456 | 14.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,605 | 10.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,636 | 1.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,668 | 2.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,637 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,468 | −10.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,481 | 0.9% | |
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As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,481 people living in Hazen. These people lived in 601 households, and 397 of these were families.
Education in Hazen
Students in Hazen attend public schools run by the Hazen School District. Young people go to Hazen High School until they graduate. The school's mascot is the Hornet, and the school colors are purple and white.
Hazen's Climate
Hazen has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are hot and humid. The winters are usually mild to cool. On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "Cfa".
Famous People from Hazen
- John Hancock (born in 1941) was an American film and television actor.
- Bill Sample (born in 1946) is a Republican who was a member of the Arkansas General Assembly.
Images for kids
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Downtown Hazen, Arkansas.
See also
- In Spanish: Hazen (Arkansas) para niños
