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Hastings

Florida · 1,262 residents · 3.239 sq mi
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Hastings has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,882. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 741 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,262
+142%since 2000
from 521 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
390 / sq mi
+142%since 2000
from 161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
−3%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3296389481K2K1990201020202024Hastings
2024432
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,882
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,635 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$19,939
+37%since 2000
from $14,537 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction22%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,100
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$908
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $532 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+55%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(261)
Black43.4%(226)
Hispanic / Latino5%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.1%(355)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(558)
Black45%(568)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(77)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score69.8%(881)
Diversity Score
70
+3%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+17%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.2%
−73.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.8%
−55.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hastings, Florida?

Hastings, Florida has about 1,262 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hastings, Florida?

The typical household in Hastings, Florida earns about $43,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hastings, Florida expensive?

In Hastings, Florida, the median home is worth about $136,100, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Hastings, Florida?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hastings, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hastings, Florida?

About 15.8% of people in Hastings, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hastings, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Hastings, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 687 residents, a change of about 119 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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