Economy & Jobs — Hastings, Nebraska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $64,048 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,567 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 13,112 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.5% |
| Manufacturing | 17.1% |
| Retail | 10.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 34 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 24 |
| Insurance Agencies | 23 |
| Physician Offices | 22 |
| Real Estate Offices | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Dental Offices | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 11 |
| Hotels Motels | 11 |
| Coffee Shops | 11 |
| Used Car Dealers | 9 |
| Chiropractors | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
