Hastings, Minnesota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Hastings, Minnesota is 22,050 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 50th-largest city in Minnesota. The median household income is $92,940, the median home value is $294,100, and the median age is 40.8.
The population has grown 1.2% since 2010 (22,241 → 22,502).
22,050
Population
2130
People / sq mi
$92,940
Median Income
$294,100
Median Home Value
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Hastings covers 10.4 sq mi of land at 2130 people per square mile.
About Hastings, MN
The poverty rate is what most separates Hastings from the typical city: 2.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 22,050 residents, Hastings is a city in Minnesota. It ranks #50 among cities in Minnesota by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $92,940 — above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 2.1%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $294,100, with typical rent around $1,184.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 28.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 11.3% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Hastings city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Hastings city had a population of 22,241 in 2010 and 22,502 in 2024, a 1.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 22,886 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.09%.
22,502
Population (2024)
22,241
Population (2010)
22,886
Peak (2019)
0.09%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,241 |
| 2011 | 22,317 |
| 2012 | 22,403 |
| 2013 | 22,513 |
| 2014 | 22,642 |
| 2015 | 22,657 |
| 2016 | 22,701 |
| 2017 | 22,766 |
| 2018 | 22,718 |
| 2019 | 22,886 |
| 2020 | 22,156 |
| 2021 | 22,032 |
| 2022 | 21,738 |
| 2023 | 22,165 |
| 2024 | 22,502 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$92,940
Median Household Income
$43,996
Per Capita Income
2.1%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$294,100
Median Home Value
$1,184
Median Rent
74.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.8%
High School+
28.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
79.6%
Public Transit
11.3%
Work From Home
25.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
23.3%
Foreign Born
96.6%
Non-English at Home
9.2%
Veterans
12.9%
With Disability
98.0%
Health Insurance
94.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.0% |
| Construction | 9.5% |
| Public Administration | 8.6% |
| Information | 6.2% |
| Retail Trade | 5.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hastings, Minnesota has a population of 22,050 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 50th-largest city in Minnesota.
The median household income in Hastings, Minnesota is $92,940, with 2.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Hastings, Minnesota is $294,100, with median monthly rent at $1,184 and a homeownership rate of 74.2%.
The median age in Hastings, Minnesota is 40.8 years. The population is 52.8% male and 47.2% female.
The population has grown 1.2% since 2010 (22,241 → 22,502).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.