Hastings, NE

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Hastings

Neighborhood

Adams, NE

Countryside Parks / Bonnavilla and Eastgate Mobile Home Park

Good Samaritan Village

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Hastings

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

29.2%

Households with Children

28.7%

School Enrollment K-12

3,205

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.5%
School Age (5-17): 17.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.5%
Working Age (35-54): 22.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.6%
Seniors (65+): 18.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.3%
High School / GED: 23.2%
Some College or Associate's: 39.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 29.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.2%
Single Parents: 11.5%
Couples & Adults: 32.5%
Living Alone: 38.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 15.0%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 1.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 63.6%
Puerto Rican: 2.5%
Cuban: 10.8%
Dominican: 2.0%
Central American: 14.1%
South American: 0.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 48.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 51.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 71.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 87.9%
Spanish: 10.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.2%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 7.1%
High School (9-12): 4.3%
College / Graduate: 8.8%
Not Enrolled: 71.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources