City · North Dakota
Hazen, North Dakota
Hazen, city, in Mercer County, North Dakota. Hazen had 2,314 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,281 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,453 (±274). GEOID 3836780.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,314
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,281 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,453 ±274
Median household income
$79,609
±$7,916 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$190,300
±$17,373 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$918
±$339 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
Where is Hazen and what county is it in?
Hazen is a city in Mercer County, North Dakota. It covers 1.4 square miles of land, 1,620 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 2,314 people lived in Hazen on July 1, 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than North Dakota (+2.6%). The 2020 Census counted 2,281 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,453 (±274).
| Measure | Hazen | Mercer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,453 ±274 | 8,337 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,110 ±115 | 3,594 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.18 ±0.22 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,239 ±111 | 4,667 | no clear change |
Hazen's population since 2000
From 2,457 in 2000 to 2,314 in 2025: down 5.8%. 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 49.1 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 24.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.4%.
| Measure | Hazen | Mercer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.1 ±6.4 | 42.9 | +9.3 |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±6.4 pts | 23.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.7% ±5.4 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Male | 51.2% ±3.5 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% ±2.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.2% ±3.5 pts | 91.3% | +7.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1% ±1.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.6% ±4.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.7% ±5.5 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1% ±4.4 pts | 7.6% | −9.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1% ±3.5 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.5% ±6.8 pts | 23.3% | +12.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.0% ±4.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.2% ±8.5 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 7.6% ±4.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 1,110 households earn less than $79,609 a year (±$7,916), against $80,946 in Mercer County and $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 the median was $101,066 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $21,457 after inflation.
| Measure | Hazen | Mercer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,609 ±$7,916 | $80,946 | −$21,457 |
| Mean household income | $102,813 ±$12,785 | $96,779 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,594 ±$5,994 | $41,590 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.3% ±8.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.6% ±25.8 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.8% ±3.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% ±4.7 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.5% ±3.4 pts | 89.6% | – |
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 82.1% of Hazen's occupied homes and renters 17.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $190,300 by its owner (±$17,373). The median renter pays $918 a month including utilities, and 43.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hazen | Mercer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $190,300 ±$17,373 | $198,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $918 ±$339 | $1,031 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.7% ±23.4 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,316 ±$230 | $1,675 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.1% ±6.4 pts | 81.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.9% ±6.4 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,239 ±111 | 4,667 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 8.0% ±6.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.7% ±14.4 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.5% ±6.9 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.1% ±5.1 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.9% ±5.2 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.4% ±5.7 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% ±2.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 2 new housing units in Hazen in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.9 per 1,000 residents against 3.1 across North Dakota.
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?
80.2% of Hazen's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 15.3 minutes.
| Measure | Hazen | Mercer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.2% ±7.0 pts | 56.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% ±2.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.2% ±8.0 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.2% ±2.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 9.6% ±5.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.0% ±4.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.3 min ±3.6 | 18.6 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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Hazen (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9616Mercer County | 2,496 | $80,402 |
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 North Dakota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hazen is the 7,161st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 21st-most populous of 355 in North Dakota.
Hazen ranks 24th of 64 places in North Dakota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 21st | 355 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 18th | 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 13th | 67 |
| Median household income | 24th | 64 |
| Per capita income | 16th | 67 |
| Median home value | 37th | 59 |
| Median gross rent | 24th | 56 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17th | 65 |
| Median age | 6th | 67 |
| Owner-occupied share | 15th | 64 |
| Travel time to work | 39th | 67 |
Hazen's figures with every place in North Dakota (CSV)
Every place in North Dakota, 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?
19 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.