Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hastings, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,520

Median Agei

37.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.6%6,891

Two or More

5%379

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%172

Asian

0.4%30

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%23

Other

0.2%16

Black

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.7%404

High School Diploma

31%1,620

Some College (<1 yr)

9.2%482

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%541

Associate's Degree

8.2%429

Bachelor's Degree

18.1%948

Master's Degree

6.9%362

Professional Degree

0.1%7

Doctorate

0.2%9

HS or Higher

91.8%

BA or Higher

25.3%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$174,500

Median Renti

$745

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.8%2,499

Renter-Occupied

26.2%889

Total Units

3,471

Homeownership

73.8%

Vacancy Rate

2.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.9%172

$50K–$100K

7.7%193

$100K–$150K

23.7%592

$150K–$200K

21.5%537

$200K–$300K

30.5%761

$300K–$500K

9.2%231

$500K–$1M

0.5%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

231

$500–$750

217

$750–$1,000

131

$1,000–$1,250

187

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%23

2010–2019

1.7%58

2000–2009

6%209

1990–1999

10.8%374

1980–1989

8.6%298

1970–1979

6.8%236

1960–1969

12.8%445

1950–1959

12.6%438

1940–1949

10.6%368

1939 or earlier

29.4%1,022

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.8%2,704

Electricity

13.7%464

No Fuel

2.1%72

Bottled/LP Gas

2%67

Solar

1.2%40

Other

0.5%16

Coal

0.4%14

Wood

0.3%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,286

Mean Household Incomei

$71,244

Per Capita Incomei

$33,175

Poverty Ratei

12.3%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

3,664

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%177

$10K–$15K

2.2%73

$15K–$20K

4.3%146

$20K–$25K

7.6%257

$25K–$30K

5.7%194

$30K–$35K

1.9%65

$35K–$40K

4.2%143

$40K–$45K

5%170

$45K–$50K

2.9%97

$50K–$60K

12.4%420

$60K–$75K

15.1%513

$75K–$100K

12.4%421

$100K–$125K

9.9%334

$125K–$150K

4.2%143

$150K–$200K

3.8%128

$200K+

3.2%107

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,394

Avg. Commutei

22.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

208(3.4% of civilian adults)