Hastings, Nebraska

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
25,098
Population
$57,554
Median Income
$156,400
Home Value
36.3
Median Age

Demographics

Hastings has a population of 25,098 with a median age of 36.3. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
85.2%
Hispanic
13.9%
Asian
1.4%
Black
0.6%
Demographic Value
Total Population25,098
Median Age36.3
White85.2%
Black or African American0.6%
Asian1.4%
Hispanic or Latino13.9%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Hastings is $57,554, which is 23.4% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $32,959. The poverty rate is 14.0%.

$57,554
Median Household Income
$32,959
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Hastings is 3.0%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Hastings, 91.5% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10.3% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
91.5%
Bachelor's+
26.4%
Graduate+
10.3%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher91.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher26.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree10.3%

Housing

The median home value in Hastings is $156,400, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $814. The homeownership rate is 63.6%.

$156,400
Median Home Value
$814/mo
Median Rent
63.6%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$156,400
Median Monthly Rent$814
Homeownership Rate63.6%
Vacancy Rate8.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hastings, Nebraska?
The population of Hastings, Nebraska is 25,098 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Hastings, Nebraska?
The median household income in Hastings, Nebraska is $57,554. This is 23.4% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Hastings, Nebraska?
The median home value in Hastings, Nebraska is $156,400. The median monthly rent is $814.
What percentage of people in Hastings have a college degree?
In Hastings, Nebraska, 26.4% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 91.5% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Hastings, Nebraska an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Hastings, Nebraska is 2.7x (median home value $156,400 vs. median income $57,554), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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