Demographics & People — Hastings, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 25,005 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~25,000 |
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| Median Age | 37.3 |
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| Total Households | 10,517 |
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| Family Households | 6,434 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2932 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20,657 |
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| Black or African American | 368 |
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| Asian | 300 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,629 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 9,238 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,906 |
| Other groups | 5,105 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,494 |
| Irish | 2,459 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,006 |
| English | 1,775 |
| Swedish | 1,073 |
| American | 709 |
| Czech | 685 |
Language
| English Only | 20,725 |
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| Spanish | 2,260 |
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| Population 5+ | 23,379 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,354 |
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| Population 18+ | 19,144 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 13.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hastings, Nebraska.
