Hazleton, Iowa facts for kids
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Hazleton, Iowa
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Location of Hazleton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Buchanan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 713 |
| • Density | 892.37/sq mi (344.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50641
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-35580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457370 |
Hazleton is a small city located in Buchanan County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 713 people lived there.
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History of Hazleton
Hazleton started in 1853 when E. W. Tenney opened a store. A post office soon opened. It was named "Hazelton" because the area had many hazelnut trees.
Later, when the railway was built, it did not go through the original town. So, the whole town was moved about a mile to be closer to the railway. The new location of Hazleton was set up in 1873. The city officially became a town in 1883.
Geography and Location
Hazleton is in the state of Iowa. The city covers a total area of about 0.79 square miles (2.05 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.75 square miles (1.94 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 210 | — |
| 1900 | 500 | +138.1% |
| 1910 | 444 | −11.2% |
| 1920 | 517 | +16.4% |
| 1930 | 499 | −3.5% |
| 1940 | 536 | +7.4% |
| 1950 | 550 | +2.6% |
| 1960 | 665 | +20.9% |
| 1970 | 626 | −5.9% |
| 1980 | 877 | +40.1% |
| 1990 | 733 | −16.4% |
| 2000 | 950 | +29.6% |
| 2010 | 823 | −13.4% |
| 2020 | 713 | −13.4% |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, Hazleton had 713 people living in 311 households. The city had about 892 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Hazleton were White (93.4%). A small number were Black or African American (0.6%), Native American (0.1%), or from two or more races (4.9%). About 2.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 23.5% of households had children under 18. The average age of people in Hazleton was 41.3 years old. About 24.4% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 19.9% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.9%) and females (49.1%).
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 823 people living in Hazleton. They lived in 354 households. The population density was about 1097 people per square mile. Most residents were White (96.8%). Other groups included African American (0.5%) and Native American (1.6%). About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.5% of households had children under 18. The average age in the city was 40.7 years. About 24.5% of residents were under 18. Also, 13.5% were 65 years or older. The city had more males (53.9%) than females (46.1%).
Education in Hazleton
Students in Hazleton attend schools that are part of the Oelwein Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Hazleton (Iowa) para niños
