Census ACS · #704 μSA
Hastings Metro Area
The Hastings, Ne Micropolitan Statistical Area has 40,503 residents. The median household income is $67,077 and the median home value is $171,800.
40,503
Population
24
People / sq mi
$67,077
Median Income
$171,800
Median Home Value
The Hastings CBSA covers 1,710 sq mi of land at 23.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$67,077
Median Household Income
$36,658
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$171,800
Median Home Value
$832
Median Rent
71.6%
Homeownership
Education
92.4%
High School+
27.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
4.8%
Work From Home
17.4 min
Avg Commute
19.1%
Foreign Born
Hastings spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hastings, Ne Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 40,503 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #704 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Hastings metro area is $67,077, with a per capita income of $36,658.
The Hastings, Ne CBSA spans the state of Nebraska.
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Data for the Hastings, Ne CBSA (25580) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.