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Hastings

Nebraska · 25,121 residents (2025 est.) · 14.875 sq mi
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Hastings has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,048. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,008
+4%since 2000
from 24,064 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,681 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+4%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:25,121 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
23K23K24K25K26K1990201020202024Hastings
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,048
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,461 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,004
+101%since 2000
from $17,941 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+42%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(21,790)
Black0.7%(177)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(1,343)
Asian2%(485)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.7%(4,746)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(19,731)
Black1.6%(388)
Hispanic / Latino15%(3,758)
Asian1.1%(277)
Other3.4%(854)
Diversity Score44.2%(11,047)
Diversity Score
44
+124%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 90.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 7.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hastings, Nebraska?

Hastings, Nebraska has about 25,008 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hastings, Nebraska?

The typical household in Hastings, Nebraska earns about $64,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hastings, Nebraska expensive?

In Hastings, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $184,700, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Hastings, Nebraska?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hastings, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hastings, Nebraska?

About 14.8% of people in Hastings, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hastings, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Hastings, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,171 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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