Hastings, NE
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Hastings, Nebraska

Life in Hastings research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Hastings over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Hastings based on the most recently available data.

25,008 Population
$200,240 Median home value
$64,048 Median income
90 Cost of living -10% vs US
$858 Median rent
2.9% Unemployment
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Hastings SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8/10
Housing 6/10
Affordability 8.5/10
Diversity 7/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 8.5/10
Education 7/10
Commute 9.5/10

Crime in Hastings summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hastings. Key points include:

  • There were 577 total crimes in Hastings in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hastings is 2,325.2 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hastings is 318.4 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hastings is 2,006.9 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Hastings is 9.72% above the national average.

577
Total Crimes
9.72%
Above National Average
Hastings
US

Crime In Hastings Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Hastings
/ 100k People
Nebraska
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 577 2,325.2 1,847.2 2,119.2
Violent Crime 79 318.4 220.5 359.0
Murder 0 0.0 2.1 5.0
Robbery 1 4.0 20.5 61.0
Aggravated Assault 50 201.5 154.5 256.0
Property Crime 498 2,006.9 1,626.7 1,760.0
Burglary 34 137.0 155.1 229.0
Larceny 424 1,708.6 1,218.9 1,272.0
Car Theft 40 161.2 252.6 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Hastings summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hastings. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Nebraska. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Hastings is 90 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Hastings is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Hastings is $200,240.

  • The median income in Hastings is $64,048.

90
Hastings's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Hastings
US

Cost Of Living In Hastings Comparison Table

Living Expense Hastings Nebraska National Average
Overall 90 89 100
Services 95 98 100
Groceries 98 99 100
Health 72 77 100
Housing 98 99 100
Transportation 96 98 100
Utilities 97 96 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Hastings, NE Weather

  • The average high in Hastings is 62.4° and the average low is 39.4°.

  • There are 51.6 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 27.7 inches of precipitation each year with 26.6 inches of snow.

StatHastings
Average Annual High62.4
Average Annual Low39.4
Annual Precipitation Days51.6
Average Annual Precipitation27.7
Average Annual Snowfall26.6
62.4°
Average High
51.6
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Hastings, NE Photos

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1 Reviews & Comments About Hastings

HomeSnacks User · 2019-05-13 15:30:58.250946
rating starrating star

nothing to do in fact the whole mall is closed theres like 3 stores left in the mall one of them includes Napolis, herbergers closed, the only thing teens really have to do is illegal activites, i lived in hastings for 15 years and now im currently in a group home in norfolk, teens in hastings are in all kinds of legal trouble, and hastings high is a bad place to be to, the teens there actually attack Mr. Szlanda the principle, almost every month.

the entire mall is now a place where old farts go and walk for exercise.

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Hastings Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Hastings

The current population in Hastings is 25,008. The population has increased 1.2% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 25,008 0.0%
2023 25,005 -0.4%
2022 25,098 -0.6%
2021 25,247 1.5%
2020 24,878 -0.1%
2019 24,906 -0.1%
2018 24,922 -0.1%
2017 24,948 -0.1%
2016 24,983 0.0%
2015 24,973 -0.2%
2014 25,030 0.1%
2013 25,003 0.2%
2012 24,960 0.9%
2011 24,738 0.1%
2010 24,717 -

Race / Ethnicity in Hastings

White 78.9% (19,731)
African American 1.6% (388)
American Indian 0.2% (49)
Asian 1.1% (277)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 0.4% (109)
Two Or More 2.8% (696)
Hispanic 15.0% (3,758)
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Hastings is:

  • 78.9% White with 19,731 White residents.

  • 1.6% African American with 388 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 49 American Indian residents.

  • 1.1% Asian with 277 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 109 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 696 Two Or More residents.

  • 15.0% Hispanic with 3,758 Hispanic residents.

Race Hastings NE USA
White 78.9% 75.3% 57.4%
African American 1.6% 4.6% 11.9%
American Indian 0.2% 0.6% 0.5%
Asian 1.1% 2.6% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.6%
Two Or More 2.8% 3.8% 4.3%
Hispanic 15.0% 12.7% 19.3%

Gender in Hastings

Female 51.5% (12,877)
Male 48.5% (12,130)
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  • Hastings is 51.5% female with 12,877 female residents.

  • Hastings is 48.5% male with 12,130 male residents.

Gender Hastings NE USA
Female 51.5% 49.7% 50.5%
Male 48.5% 50.3% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hastings for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 2.0% (500)
9-12th Grade 5.0% (1,250)
High School / GED 23.0% (5,751)
Some College 26.0% (6,502)
Associate's Degree 14.0% (3,501)
Bachelor's Degree 17.0% (4,251)
Master's Degree 8.0% (2,000)
Professional Degree 3.0% (750)
Doctorate Degree 2.0% (500)
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  • 2.0% of adults in Hastings completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Hastings completed 9-12th grade.

  • 23.0% of adults in Hastings completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Hastings completed some college.

  • 14.0% of adults in Hastings completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Hastings completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Hastings completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Hastings completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Hastings completed doctorate degree.

Education Hastings NE USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 3.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 23.0% 25.0% 26.0%
Some College 26.0% 22.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 14.0% 11.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 17.0% 22.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Hastings, Nebraska

Less than $10,000 4.5% (113,598)
$10,000 to $14,999 5.4% (135,849)
$15,000 to $24,999 11.7% (293,013)
$25,000 to $34,999 6.8% (170,280)
$35,000 to $49,999 11.7% (292,310)
$50,000 to $74,999 18.7% (468,446)
$75,000 to $99,999 10.0% (249,447)
$100,000 to $149,999 17.4% (436,357)
$150,000 to $199,999 7.2% (179,649)
$200,000 or more 6.5% (161,848)
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  • 4.5% of households in Hastings earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.4% of households in Hastings earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Hastings earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Hastings earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Hastings earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.7% of households in Hastings earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Hastings earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.4% of households in Hastings earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Hastings earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Hastings earn $200,000 or more.

Income Hastings NE USA
Less than $10,000 4.5% 4.3% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.4% 3.1% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.7% 6.4% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.8% 6.9% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.7% 11.1% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.7% 17.3% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.0% 13.5% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.4% 18.9% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.2% 9.1% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 6.5% 9.4% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)