Hazen, North Dakota facts for kids
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Hazen, North Dakota
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Post office in Hazen
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| Motto(s):
"The Heart of Sakakawea South Shore"
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Location of Hazen, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Mercer |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.41 sq mi (3.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.41 sq mi (3.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,745 ft (532 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,281 |
| • Estimate
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2,279 |
| • Density | 1,620.03/sq mi (625.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58545
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-36780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036089 |
| Highways | ND 200 |
Hazen is a city located in Mercer County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,281 people lived there. The city was started in 1913. Hazen has its own school system for all grades, from kindergarten to 12th grade.
Hazen is about a fifteen-minute drive south of Lake Sakakawea. This lake is the biggest in North Dakota. It is also the third largest human-made lake in the entire United States.
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History of Hazen
A post office first opened in Hazen in 1885. The town was named after A. D. Hazen, who was an early postmaster there. Hazen was officially planned out in 1913. This happened when the railroad lines were built to reach that area. The Fred Krause House was built in 1916. This house is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography of Hazen
Hazen covers a total area of about 1.27 square miles (3.29 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The city does not include any large bodies of water within its official boundaries.
Hazen's Population Data
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 520 | — | |
| 1930 | 689 | 32.5% | |
| 1940 | 662 | −3.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,230 | 85.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,222 | −0.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,240 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,365 | 90.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,818 | 19.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,457 | −12.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,411 | −1.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,281 | −5.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 2,279 | −5.5% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 2,411 people living in Hazen. There were 1,020 households and 742 families. The city had about 1,898 people per square mile (733 people per square kilometer). Most people living in Hazen were White (96.6%). A small number were Native American (1.8%).
The average age of people in Hazen was 45.2 years. About 22.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.6% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females was almost equal. About 50.1% were male and 49.9% were female.
Education in Hazen
Students in Hazen attend Hazen High School. This school serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Transportation in Hazen
Hazen Busing offers a special transportation service. It is called dial-a-ride transit service. This service operates on weekdays. It runs from 8 AM to 4 PM.
Famous People from Hazen
- Tigirlily Gold, a musical duo
See also
In Spanish: Hazen (Dakota del Norte) para niños
