City profile · Nebraska · Census ACS 2023

Hastings, NE

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Hastings - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

25,005
Residents
$61,202
Median income
$177,200
Median home
$961
Median rent (state)

Hastings - the verdict

Nationally, Hastings sits in the 37th percentile for household income and the 25th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

37th
percentile, household income
36th
percentile, home value
11th
percentile, median rent
25th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Hastings, NE

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 25,005 residents in Hastings, a small city within Nebraska. Hastings households earn a median of $61,202 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 10.3%. Hastings's housing stock carries a median value of $177,200, and the median resident age is 37.3 years. Educational attainment runs 28.0% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 64.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 211 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Rapid Growth), up 29% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 2325.3 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, near the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 51.0°F with 27.8 inches of precipitation per year and 28.6 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Nebraska run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Nebraska scores 90.1 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $961 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Nebraska's average monthly utility costs around $207 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 64.3 out of 100 (Moderate).

Population

25,005 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Nebraska

Median Household Income

$61,202 /yr

Poverty 10.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.1 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Nebraska average

How does Hastings compare to other US cities?

Where Hastings sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 37% higher than other cities
Home value 36% pricier than other cities
Median rent 11% pricier than other cities
Safety 25% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Nebraska and the picture shifts: Hastings ranks #38 of 44 Nebraska cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Hastings against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Nebraska only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Nebraska-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Hastings near the bottom of Nebraska's cities

Among the 450 Nebraska cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Hastings ranks #184 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Hastings only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#252 of 439
43rd percentile in Nebraska
Median Gross Rent
#184 of 450
0th percentile in Nebraska
Median Home Value
#81 of 438
82nd percentile in Nebraska
Poverty Rate
#114 of 450
74th percentile in Nebraska
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#78 of 450
82nd percentile in Nebraska

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Nebraska only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

37thIncome percentile
25thSafety percentile

37th percentile nationally for median household income · 25th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Hastings's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Hastings's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 46 Avg. percentile National median
Hastings's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Hastings's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$177,200 Among the most affordable more affordable than 64% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Hastings $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Hastings, NE Hastings, NE's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Hastings, NE-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Hastings, NE median $61,202/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Hastings, NE's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Hastings, NE. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 28.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 10.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 64.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
25,005
Median Income
$61,202
Median Home Value
$177,200
Median Age
37.3
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Labor force participation
64.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2325.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
318.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2006.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
51.0°F
Annual Precipitation
27.8"
Annual Snowfall
28.6"

Schools

Total Schools
11
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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24,800 residents24,900 residents25,000 residents25,100 residents25,200 residents 202020212022202320242025 25,137 residents 25,121 residents ▼ -0.1%
Hastings's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Rapid Growth
Total Permits (2024)
211
housing units authorized
Single-Family
47
detached homes
Multifamily
164
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
8.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 164
2020 44
2021 26
2022 118
2023 51
2024 211

Permit volume increased 29% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
83.5%
Carpool
8.5%
Public Transit
0.1%
Walk
3.4%
Work from Home
3.4%
Other
1.1%

Based on 12,476 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Nebraska - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$65
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$207
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Nebraska state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Nebraska state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Hastings sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.1
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$961/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
64.3 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Nebraska

Columbus
24,188 people
Papillion
24,063 people
Norfolk
25,962 people
North Platte
23,030 people
Fremont
27,321 people
La Vista
16,594 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Hastings's 25,005 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Norton Shores, MI
25,000 people
Loma Linda, CA
25,021 people
King of Prussia, PA
25,025 people
Sienna, TX
25,025 people
Newport, RI
25,029 people
Barberton, OH
24,977 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Hastings's $61,202 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Las Maravillas, NM
$61,200 median income
Columbia, TN
$61,204 median income
Eddyville, IA
$61,205 median income
Guilford Lake, OH
$61,196 median income
Oakwood, GA
$61,191 median income
Copper Hill, AZ
$61,189 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Hastings, NE Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Hastings, NE - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 82.6% 6.7% 7.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 14.5% White 82.6% Black or African American 1.5% Asian 1.2% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 6.7% Two or more races 7.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Hastings compares to nearby Nebraska cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Hastings (this city) 25,005 $61,202
Columbus 24,188 $67,212
Papillion 24,063 $109,602
Norfolk 25,962 $62,175
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NE FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Hastings, NE?

What is the population of Hastings, NE? +

The population of Hastings, NE stands at 25,005 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Hastings, NE? +

In Hastings, the typical household earns $61,202 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Hastings? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Hastings; the closest available measure is the Nebraska state average, a cost of living index of 90.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Nebraska vary by metro area.

Is Hastings, NE safe? +

Hastings has a total crime rate of 2325.3 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Hastings, NE? +

Hastings's median home value sits at $177,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Hastings? +

Hastings has an average annual temperature of 51.0°F, 27.8 inches of precipitation, and 28.6 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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