Ozan, Arkansas

Ozan is a town[3] in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 85 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hope Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Ozan, Arkansas
Town
Location of Ozan in Hempstead County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 33°50′56″N 93°43′17″W
Country	United States
State	Arkansas
County	Hempstead
Area [1]
• Total	0.33 sq mi (0.85 km^2)
• Land	0.33 sq mi (0.85 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	387 ft (118 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	85
• Estimate  (2019)[2]	81
• Density	247.71/sq mi (95.53/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	71855
Area code(s)	870
FIPS code	05-52940
GNIS feature ID	0053119

Geography

Ozan is located at 33°50′56″N 93°43′17″W (33.848961, -93.721461).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.78 km²), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1890	91		—
1900	118		29.7%
1910	129		9.3%
1920	155		20.2%
1930	124		−20.0%
1940	133		7.3%
1950	124		−6.8%
1960	95		−23.4%
1970	134		41.1%
1980	111		−17.2%
1990	69		−37.8%
2000	81		17.4%
2010	85		4.9%
2019 (est.)	81	[2]	−4.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 81 people, 33 households, and 26 families residing in the city. The population density was 254.4 people per square mile (97.7/km²). There were 41 housing units at an average density of 128.8/sq mi (49.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 53.09% White, 41.98% Black or African American, 4.94% from other races. 4.94% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 33 households, out of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the city the population was spread out, with 14.8% under the age of 18, 12.3% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,333, and the median income for a family was $34,167. Males had an income of $17,500 versus $16,528 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,977. There were 6.3% of families and 3.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including none under 18 and 14.3% of those over 64.

Music

Avant-Rock band The Residents 2010 EP, 'Ozan' is named after Ozan, Arkansas.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
3. Local.Arkansas.gov - Ozan, retrieved September 3, 2012
4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

External links

• Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture entry