Hazelton is a city in Emmons County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 223 at the 2020 census. Hazelton was founded in 19…Hazelton is a city in Emmons County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 223 at the 2020 census. Hazelton was founded in 1902. Hazelton was named after Hazel, John Roop's daughter. To combat population loss, city leaders of Hazelton have offered free land and start up money for people to move there.