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Hazen

Arkansas · 1,374 residents (2025 est.) · 3.518 sq mi
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Hazen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,225. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,400. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,874
+14%since 2000
from 1,637 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
533 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
+9%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,374 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hazen
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,225
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,800 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,156
+117%since 2000
from $14,805 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
+21%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,400
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.3%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+58%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(1,308)
Black18.3%(300)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.3%(644)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(1,396)
Black18.2%(342)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(108)
Diversity Score51%(956)
Diversity Score
51
+30%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+13%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+31.2 ptssince 2017
from 51.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hazen, Arkansas?

Hazen, Arkansas has about 1,874 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hazen, Arkansas?

The typical household in Hazen, Arkansas earns about $49,225 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hazen, Arkansas expensive?

In Hazen, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $134,400, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Hazen, Arkansas?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hazen, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hazen, Arkansas?

About 14.7% of people in Hazen, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hazen, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hazen, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 206 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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