Hastings is a city located in Adams County, Nebraska. Hastings has a 2026 population of 25,162. It is also the county seat of Adams County. Hastings is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 0.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,132 in 2020.
The median household income in Hastings is $64,048 with a poverty rate of 14.78%. The median age in Hastings is 37.3 years: 36.4 years for males, and 38 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.2 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.3 years
Female: 38 years
Male: 36.4 years
There are 19,109 adults, (4,646 of whom are seniors) in Hastings.
Female: 12,877 (51.5%)
Male: 12,131 (48.5%)
The racial composition of Hastings includes 81.19% White, 7.42% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,304 | 81.19% |
| Two or more races | 2,100 | 8.4% |
| Other race | 1,856 | 7.42% |
| Black or African American | 416 | 1.66% |
| Asian | 277 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.22% |
Hastings ' average per capita income is $45,540. Household income levels show a median of $64,048. The poverty rate stands at 14.78%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $104,871 | - |
| Families | $83,969 | $102,103 |
| Households | $64,048 | $83,756 |
| Non Families | $36,172 | $52,626 |
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