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Hazen, ND
City in Mercer County, North Dakota.
Population
2,453
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,743
ZIP codes
0
Hazen and its ZIP codes
Hazen at a glance
- Hazen is about 153 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 22nd most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $79,609 a year, 4% more than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,300 (24% below North Dakota) and median rent is $918 a month.
Local data for Hazen, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hazen, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,609
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$190,300
Median rent
$918/mo
Homeownership
82.1%
Bachelor's or higher
32.5%
Median age
49.1
Average commute
15.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,247), Norwegian Americans (479), Irish Americans (158).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Hazen.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$82,863
4,341 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,934
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.13M
FY 2026, $11,273 per person
How people get to work
Hazen, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hazen, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
460
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
65
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 3°F
16.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hazen, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Hazen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BeulahCity | 7.7 mi | 2.4 |
| StantonCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ZapCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| Pick CityCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| RiverdaleCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| CenterCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| Golden ValleyCity | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| ColeharborCity | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| UnderwoodCity | 25 mi | 1 |
| GarrisonCity | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| DodgeCity | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| White ShieldCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.8 |
| WashburnCity | 28 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hazen, ND in?
- Hazen is in Mercer County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Hazen, ND?
- About 2,453 people live in Hazen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hazen?
- Nearby places include Beulah (7.7 mi), Stanton (11 mi), Zap (14 mi), Pick City (17 mi), Riverdale (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023