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Hastings

Iowa · 152 residents · 0.41 sq mi
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Hastings has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,625. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. 12% 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 $67,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
152
−29%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
371 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+15%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1111421742052371990201020202024Hastings
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,304
+54%since 2000
from $13,174 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+44%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(10)
Diversity Score14.7%(22)
Diversity Score
15
+216%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2011
from 43.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.3%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hastings, Iowa?

Hastings, Iowa has about 152 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hastings, Iowa?

The typical household in Hastings, Iowa earns about $55,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hastings, Iowa expensive?

In Hastings, Iowa, the median home is worth about $67,000.

How educated are people in Hastings, Iowa?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hastings, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hastings, Iowa?

About 9.3% of people in Hastings, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hastings, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hastings, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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