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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Hastings Micro

Hastings, NE · 3 counties · 41,718 residents · 1,710.461 sq mi
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Hastings has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,615. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $88,343.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,718
−1%since 2000
from 42,251 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+5%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K41K42K42K43K1990201020202024Hastings
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,615
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,991 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,398
+25%since 2000
from $17,924 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,343
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,808 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$551
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(39,432)
Black0.5%(198)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,695)
Asian1.3%(538)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(5,859)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(37,276)
Black0.6%(258)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(3,179)
Asian1.1%(457)
Other1.6%(648)
Diversity Score24.9%(10,391)
Diversity Score
25
+80%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.7%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

HastingsCENTRAL25,121
What's inside

3 component counties

Adams CountyCENTRAL31,071Clay County6,170Webster County3,336
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hastings, NE?

Hastings, NE has about 41,718 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hastings, NE?

The typical household in Hastings, NE earns about $43,615 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hastings, NE expensive?

In Hastings, NE, the median home is worth about $88,343, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Hastings, NE?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hastings, NE hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hastings, NE?

About 12.8% of people in Hastings, NE live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hastings, NE grown since 1990?

Yes, Hastings, NE has grown since 1990. The population has added about 691 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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