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Hazen, Arkansas

Coordinates: 34°48′02″N 91°35′10″W / 34.80056°N 91.58611°W / 34.80056; -91.58611
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Hazen, Arkansas
Location of Hazen in Prairie County, Arkansas.
Location of Hazen in Prairie County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 34°48′02″N 91°35′10″W / 34.80056°N 91.58611°W / 34.80056; -91.58611
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyPrairie
Area
 • Total
3.52 sq mi (9.11 km2)
 • Land3.52 sq mi (9.11 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,481
 • Density420.98/sq mi (162.55/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72064
Area code870
FIPS code05-30940
GNIS feature ID2404669[2]
Websitewww.cityofhazen.org/home

Hazen is a city in Prairie County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,481 at the 2020 census.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.6 km2), all land. Included is a 0.25-mile wide strip of annexed land along Interstate 40, from Prairie County's western border to the White River. Because of this small access to the Interstate this area is known as a speedtrap for motorists.[3] Nearby towns are Des Arc, De Valls Bluff, Ulm and Fredonia (Biscoe).

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1890458
1900429−6.3%
191068760.1%
192078314.0%
19307870.5%
19408194.1%
19501,27055.1%
19601,45614.6%
19701,60510.2%
19801,6361.9%
19901,6682.0%
20001,637−1.9%
20101,468−10.3%
20201,4810.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

2020 census

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Hazen racial composition[5]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 1,121 75.69%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 283 19.11%
Native American 4 0.27%
Asian 10 0.68%
Pacific Islander 2 0.14%
Other/Mixed 39 2.63%
Hispanic or Latino 22 1.49%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,481 people, 601 households, and 397 families residing in the city.

2000 census

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As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 1,637 people, 658 households, and 461 families residing in the city. The population density was 446.8 inhabitants per square mile (172.5/km2). There were 732 housing units at an average density of 199.8 per square mile (77.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 80.57% White, 18.45% Black or African American, 0.55% Native American, and 0.43% from two or more races. 0.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 658 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,800, and the median income for a family was $35,990. Males had a median income of $28,958 versus $19,792 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,805. About 13.1% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 18.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by the Hazen School District, which leads to graduation from Hazen High School. The district and high school mascot and athletic emblem is the Hornet with purple and white serving as the school colors.

Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hazen has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]

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The city of Hazen and its police department are featured in the Reelz documentary series On Patrol: Live.[8] It is also the central setting for the HBO documentary entitled The Invisible Pilot.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hazen, Arkansas
  3. ^ "City".
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. ^ Climate Summary for Hazen, Arkansas
  8. ^ https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/on-patrol-live-comes-to-hazen-arkansas-for-100th-broadcast/ Archived July 29, 2023, at the Wayback Machine [bare URL]
  9. ^ "Bill Sample's Biography". votesmart.org. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
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