Hastings, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Hastings, Nebraska is 25,005 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest city in Nebraska. The median household income is $61,202, the median home value is $177,200, and the median age is 37.3.
The population has declined 0.1% since 2010 (25,184 → 25,152).
25,005
Population
1677
People / sq mi
$61,202
Median Income
$177,200
Median Home Value
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Hastings covers 14.9 sq mi of land at 1677 people per square mile.
About Hastings, NE
What sets Hastings apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 3.4% versus 14.0% nationally. Hastings is a city in Nebraska with a population of 25,005. It is the #8-largest of all cities in Nebraska nationally.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $61,202, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.3%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $177,200, with typical rent around $858.
28.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 3.4%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 15 minutes each way.
Hastings city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Hastings city had a population of 25,184 in 2010 and 25,152 in 2024, a -0.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 25,184 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.01%.
25,152
Population (2024)
25,184
Population (2010)
25,184
Peak (2010)
-0.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 25,184 |
| 2011 | 24,956 |
| 2012 | 24,978 |
| 2013 | 25,040 |
| 2014 | 24,863 |
| 2015 | 24,918 |
| 2016 | 25,008 |
| 2017 | 25,093 |
| 2018 | 24,824 |
| 2019 | 24,692 |
| 2020 | 25,132 |
| 2021 | 24,942 |
| 2022 | 24,969 |
| 2023 | 24,887 |
| 2024 | 25,152 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$61,202
Median Household Income
$34,567
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$177,200
Median Home Value
$858
Median Rent
63.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.8%
High School+
28.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
83.5%
Public Transit
3.4%
Work From Home
14.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
19.8%
Foreign Born
88.6%
Non-English at Home
6.5%
Veterans
14.3%
With Disability
93.8%
Health Insurance
94.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.4% |
| Manufacturing | 15.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.0% |
| Construction | 6.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.1% |
| Retail Trade | 4.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 4.3% |
| Information | 4.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 3.7% |
| Public Administration | 2.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hastings, Nebraska has a population of 25,005 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest city in Nebraska.
The median household income in Hastings, Nebraska is $61,202, with 10.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Hastings, Nebraska is $177,200, with median monthly rent at $858 and a homeownership rate of 63.7%.
The median age in Hastings, Nebraska is 37.3 years. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
The population has declined 0.1% since 2010 (25,184 → 25,152).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.