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, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#43/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

22,117

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.8%18,758

Hispanic/Latino

6.1%1,358

Two or More

3.9%854

Asian

2.1%475

Black

1.1%248

Other

1%213

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%182

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%29

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%680

High School Diploma

22.3%3,456

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%1,271

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%2,253

Associate's Degree

14.7%2,289

Bachelor's Degree

23.4%3,630

Master's Degree

6%938

Professional Degree

1.1%171

Doctorate

0.3%54

HS or Higher

95%

BA or Higher

30.9%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$322,400

Median Renti

$1,183

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.4%6,861

Renter-Occupied

23.6%2,124

Total Units

9,302

Homeownership

76.4%

Vacancy Rate

3.4%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,998

Mean Household Incomei

$108,162

Per Capita Incomei

$44,593

Poverty Ratei

5.3%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

12,179

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

257

Residentsi

366

Avg. Tenant Renti

$452/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing8 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8109 homes94% occupied$452/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $93,998/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

81%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

19%

Who Receives This Housing

65% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8% of subsidized households are minority

7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

99% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,541(8.9% of civilian adults)