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Hazen, Arkansas
Hazen, city, in Prairie County, Arkansas. Hazen had 1,374 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,481 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,874 (±455). GEOID 0530940.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,374
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,481 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,874 ±455
Median household income
$49,225
±$1,905 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$134,400
±$37,788 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$704
±$300 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Hazen and what county is it in?
Hazen is a city in Prairie County, Arkansas. It covers 3.5 square miles of land, 421 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hazen, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,374 people lived in Hazen on July 1, 2025, down 6.5% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020 Census counted 1,481 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,874 (±455).
| Measure | Hazen | Prairie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,874 ±455 | 8,064 | +504 |
| Households | 696 ±138 | 3,256 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.59 ±0.41 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 790 ±130 | 4,086 | no clear change |
Hazen's population since 2000
From 1,637 in 2000 to 1,374 in 2025: down 16.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hazen as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hazen?
The median resident of Hazen is 44.2 years old; 29.1% are under 18 and 19.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.2%.
| Measure | Hazen | Prairie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 ±7.9 | 45.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.1% ±7.6 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.1% ±6.7 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Male | 47.4% ±4.9 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% ±2.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.5% ±9.2 pts | 83.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.2% ±7.6 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±4.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7% ±2.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.2% ±3.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| With a disability | 25.9% ±7.1 pts | 22.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4% ±3.4 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.6% ±3.5 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.3% ±6.7 pts | 18.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.7% ±2.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.0% ±6.3 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hazen earn?
Half of Hazen's 696 households earn less than $49,225 a year (±$1,905), against $51,646 in Prairie County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 the median was $44,058 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,167 after inflation. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hazen | Prairie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,225 ±$1,905 | $51,646 | +$5,167 |
| Mean household income | $82,672 ±$33,431 | $72,576 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,156 ±$12,394 | $30,905 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.7% ±7.8 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.0% ±12.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.2% ±6.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.7% ±6.1 pts | 86.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.3% ±7.8 pts | 72.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hazen?
Owners occupy 76.3% of Hazen's occupied homes and renters 23.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $134,400 by its owner (±$37,788). The median renter pays $704 a month including utilities, and 71.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hazen | Prairie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $134,400 ±$37,788 | $96,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $704 ±$300 | $625 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 71.3% ±20.4 pts | 31.1% | +39.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,146 ±$195 | $1,105 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.3% ±9.4 pts | 75.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.7% ±9.4 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Housing units | 790 ±130 | 4,086 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 19.1% ±14.6 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.1% ±7.6 pts | 71.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.0% ±5.2 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.8% ±2.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5% ±3.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6% ±5.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hazen building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Hazen in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hazen work and get to work?
88.6% of Hazen's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.1 minutes.
| Measure | Hazen | Prairie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.0% ±8.2 pts | 53.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% ±2.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 88.6% ±6.2 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.2% ±3.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±1.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8% ±4.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.1 min ±4.8 | 26.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hazen?
No census tract lies mostly in Hazen; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4602Prairie County | 3,051 | $73,250 |
| Tract 4603Prairie County | 1,538 | $59,875 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hazen) · Census block assignment files
How does Hazen compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hazen is the 9,089th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 166th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Hazen ranks 111th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 166th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 159th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 150th | 197 |
| Median household income | 111th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 59th | 197 |
| Median home value | 109th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 145th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 125th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 97th | 189 |
| Median age | 32nd | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 34th | 197 |
| Travel time to work | 93rd | 197 |
Hazen's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Hazen with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hazen?
20 of the 57 figures for Hazen on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hazen are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hazen.