Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hastings, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

164

Median Agei

48.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.1%138

Two or More

9.1%15

American Indian/Alaska Native

6.1%10

Asian

0.6%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

16.5%23

High School Diploma

41%57

Some College (<1 yr)

3.6%5

Some College (1+ yr)

7.2%10

Associate's Degree

13.7%19

Bachelor's Degree

5.8%8

Master's Degree

5.8%8

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

11.5%

Graduate+

5.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$90,700

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

93%53

Renter-Occupied

7%4

Total Units

Homeownership

93%

Vacancy Rate

12.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

37.7%20

$50K–$100K

24.5%13

$100K–$150K

15.1%8

$150K–$200K

5.7%3

$200K–$300K

15.1%8

$300K–$500K

1.9%1

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

1990–1999

15.4%10

1980–1989

4.6%3

1970–1979

15.4%10

1939 or earlier

64.6%42

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

70.2%40

Electricity

28.1%16

Wood

1.8%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$84,375

Mean Household Incomei

$84,284

Per Capita Incomei

$31,787

Poverty Ratei

9.1%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

$15K–$20K

3.5%2

$20K–$25K

10.5%6

$25K–$30K

5.3%3

$45K–$50K

1.8%1

$50K–$60K

1.8%1

$60K–$75K

7%4

$75K–$100K

47.4%27

$100K–$125K

15.8%9

$150K–$200K

7%4

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

21.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

33.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

26(18.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.9%Insured

9.1%Uninsured