City · Michigan
Hastings, Michigan
Hastings, city, in Barry County, Michigan. Hastings had 7,490 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,514 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,520 (±24). GEOID 2637120.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,490
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,514 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,520 ±24
Median household income
$58,286
±$7,237 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$174,500
±$18,235 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$745
±$140 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Hastings and what county is it in?
Hastings is a city in Barry County, Michigan. It covers 5.2 square miles of land, 1,442 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hastings is in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hastings, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,490 people lived in Hastings on July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 7,514 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,520 (±24).
| Measure | Hastings | Barry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,520 ±24 | 63,409 | +209 |
| Households | 3,388 ±238 | 24,480 | +373 |
| Average household size | 2.19 ±0.15 | 2.57 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,471 ±243 | 27,780 | no clear change |
Hastings's population since 2000
From 7,095 in 2000 to 7,490 in 2025: up 5.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hastings as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hastings?
The median resident of Hastings is 37.5 years old; 18.7% are under 18 and 20.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.0%. 2.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hastings | Barry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 ±5.6 | 42.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.7% ±2.2 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.9% ±3.6 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Male | 45.6% ±2.6 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% ±2.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.6% ±3.0 pts | 91.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±2.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2% ±1.3 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.4% ±1.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4% ±1.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 16.4% ±3.3 pts | 12.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5% ±2.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.8% ±3.0 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.3% ±4.6 pts | 24.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2% ±2.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.7% ±4.7 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hastings earn?
Half of Hastings's 3,388 households earn less than $58,286 a year (±$7,237), against $77,500 in Barry County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $68,607 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hastings | Barry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,286 ±$7,237 | $77,500 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,244 ±$7,638 | $102,948 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,175 ±$3,186 | $40,828 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5% ±4.3 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.8% ±12.1 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.9% ±4.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.6% ±5.9 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.6% ±3.8 pts | 86.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hastings?
Owners occupy 73.8% of Hastings's occupied homes and renters 26.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $174,500 by its owner (±$18,235). The median renter pays $745 a month including utilities, and 32.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hastings | Barry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $174,500 ±$18,235 | $264,100 | +$37,524 |
| Median gross rent | $745 ±$140 | $972 | −$388 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.1% ±11.9 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,179 ±$70 | $1,545 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.8% ±5.1 pts | 87.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.2% ±5.1 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,471 ±243 | 27,780 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2% ±4.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.9% ±3.9 pts | 86.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.9% ±3.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.7% ±1.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.4% ±5.4 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.2% ±2.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hastings building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Hastings in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hastings work and get to work?
75.1% of Hastings's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.6 minutes.
| Measure | Hastings | Barry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.6% ±5.9 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±2.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.1% ±7.0 pts | 79.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8% ±3.5 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.9% ±1.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0% ±3.5 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.6 min ±4.1 | 27.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hastings?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Hastings, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $59,259 (Tract 113.01) to $61,840 (Tract 114.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 113.01Barry County | 4,558 | $59,259 |
| Tract 114.02Barry County | 3,613 | $61,840 |
| Tract 113.02Barry County | 3,826 | $74,408 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hastings) · Census block assignment files
How does Hastings compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hastings is the 3,896th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 120th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Hastings ranks 1,067th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 120th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 831st | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 236th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 1,067th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 874th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 879th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 1,056th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 457th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 564th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,111th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,029th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 577th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 905th | 1,356 |
Hastings's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Hastings with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hastings?
15 of the 57 figures for Hastings on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hastings are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hastings.