Hastings, MN

Census Place

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2019 Population

22,738

0.212% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

39.8

0.759% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

6.83%

2.65% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$71,264

2.68% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$214,900

7.67% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

12,245

0.915% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Hastings, MN had a population of 22.7k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $71,264. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Hastings, MN grew from 22,690 to 22,738, a 0.212% increase and its median household income grew from $69,404 to $71,264, a 2.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hastings, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.6%), White (Hispanic) (3.23%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.26%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.42%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.84%). 0% of the households in Hastings, MN speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.1% of the residents in Hastings, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hastings, MN are Hastings Beauty School (8 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Hastings, MN was $214,900, and the homeownership rate was 69.1%. Most people in Hastings, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Hastings, MN was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Hastings, MN is home to a population of 22.7k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 1.62% of Hastings, MN residents were born outside of the country (368 people).

In 2019, there were 28 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.6k people) in Hastings, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 735 White (Hispanic) and 514 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hastings, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.6k ± 511
White (Hispanic)
735 ± 376
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
514 ± 254

3.92%

Hispanic Population

892 people

3.92% of the people in Hastings, MN are hispanic (892 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hastings, MN as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.62%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

368 people

1.84%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

417 people

As of 2019, 1.62% of Hastings, MN residents (368 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hastings, MN was 1.84%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hastings, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Hastings, MN was 39.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in Hastings, MN are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Hastings, MN residents was 40.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
61,794 ± 6,069 people
Somalia
35,166 ± 4,589 people
India
30,889 ± 4,303 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 61,794 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 35,166 and India with 30,889.

Citizenship

99.1%

2019 Citizenship

98.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.1% of Hastings, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Hastings, MN was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hastings, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
534 ± 157
Gulf War (2001-)
230 ± 87
Gulf War (1990s)
213 ± 86

Hastings, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.32 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Minnesota. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Minnesota, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Minnesota across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Hastings, MN is $71,264. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Hastings, MN was Census Tract 711.02 with a value of $117,813, followed by Census Tract 611.07 and Census Tract 611.08, with respective values of $88,674 and $72,475.

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,881. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Hastings, MN employs 12.2k people. The largest industries in Hastings, MN are Retail Trade (1,636 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,504 people), and Manufacturing (1,459 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($105,900), Information ($70,714), and Wholesale Trade ($64,491).

Wages

Median Household Income

$71,264

2019 value

± $3,657

2.68%

1 Year Growth

± 6.41%

Households in Hastings, MN have a median annual income of $71,264, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $69,404 in 2018, which represents a 2.68% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Hastings, MN compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

$73,832

Average Male Salary in Minnesota

± $1,635

$56,881

Average Female Salary in Minnesota

± $1,288

In 2019, full-time male employees in Minnesota made 1.3 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Minnesota by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Minnesota

White
$57,611 ± $1,007
Asian
$55,741 ± $4,579
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$42,682 ± $19,858

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Minnesota workers was White. These workers were paid 1.03 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Minnesota.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Minnesota by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hastings, MN is from Minnesota.

0.463

2019 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.466

2018 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2019, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.673% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 711.02
Census Tract 611.07
Census Tract 611.08

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hastings, MN was Census Tract 711.02 with a value of $117,813, followed by Census Tract 611.07 and Census Tract 611.08, with respective values of $88,674 and $72,475.

The following map shows all of the places in Hastings, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

6.83% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hastings, MN (1.52k out of 22.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
1,153 ± 241
Native American
167 ± 134
Hispanic
167 ± 110

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hastings, MN is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

12.2k

2019 Value

± 750

0.915%

1 Year growth

± 8.62%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Hastings, MN grew at a rate of 0.915%, from 12.1k employees to 12.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hastings, MN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,518 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,353 people), and Management Occupations (1,132 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hastings, MN.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Hastings, MN, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,518 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,353 people), and Management Occupations (1,132 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Hastings, MN has an unusually high number of residents working as Transportation Occupations (1.55 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.34 times), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (1.2 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Hastings, MN, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($90,550), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($74,531), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($71,750).

Industries

Employment by Industries

12.2k

2019 Value

± 750

0.915%

1 Year growth

± 8.62%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Hastings, MN grew at a rate of 0.915%, from 12.1k employees to 12.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hastings, MN, are Retail Trade (1,636 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,504 people), and Manufacturing (1,459 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hastings, MN, though some of these residents may live in Hastings, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Hastings, MN, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (1,636 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,504 people), and Manufacturing (1,459 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Hastings, MN has an unusually high number of Utilities (1.66 times higher than expected), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.6 times), and Transportation & Warehousing (1.4 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Hastings, MN, by median earnings, are Utilities ($105,900), Information ($70,714), and Wholesale Trade ($64,491).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Electronics with $27.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($27.1B) and Precision instruments ($25.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Minnesota.

$349B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$638B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

82.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $349B. This is expected to increase 82.9% to $638B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wisconsin
$26.1B
Iowa
$17.3B
Illinois
$14.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $26.1B, followed by Iowa with $17.3B and Illinois and $14.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%). The most partisan county was Morrison County, MN with 75.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Hastings, MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Minnesota.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Minnesota

52.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Minnesota

Morrison County, MN
75.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Todd County, MN
73.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Marshall County, MN
72.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Minnesota was Morrison County, MN with 75.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Minnesota colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Minnesota

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Hastings, MN awarded 8 degrees. The student population of Hastings, MN is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 14 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hastings, MN are White (7 and 87.5%), followed by Black or African American (1 and 12.5%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Hastings, MN by number of degrees awarded are Hastings Beauty School (8 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hastings, MN are General Cosmetology (8 and 100%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
8 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Hastings, MN was General Cosmetology with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Hastings, MN according to their major.

Universities

Hastings Beauty School

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

8 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Hastings, MN institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hastings Beauty School with 8 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 2 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hastings, MN, which is 0.333 times less than the 6 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Hastings, MN by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
7 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1 degrees awarded
Asian
0 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Hastings, MN was White students. These 7 degrees mean that there were 7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hastings, MN was $214,900 in 2019, which is 0.894 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $199,600 to $214,900, a 7.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Hastings, MN is 69.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Hastings, MN have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hastings, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$214,900

2019 Median

± $6,944

$199,600

2018 Median

± $7,509

In 2019, the median property value in Hastings, MN grew to to $214,900 from the previous year's value of $199,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Hastings, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hastings, MN the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$71,264

Median Household Income

± $3,657

9.05k

Number of Households

± 603

In 2019, the median household income of the 9.05k households in Hastings, MN grew to $71,264 from the previous year's value of $69,404.

The following chart displays the households in Hastings, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Hastings, MN distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hastings, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

69.1%

2019 Homeownership

72.3%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 69.1% of the housing units in Hastings, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Hastings, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hastings, MN have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.75% of the workforce in Hastings, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hastings, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (84.7%)
Carpooled (7.9%)
Worked At Home (4.24%)

In 2019, 84.7% of workers in Hastings, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.9%) and those who worked at home (4.24%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hastings, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hastings, MN have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

97.9% of the population of Hastings, MN has health coverage, with 61.3% on employee plans, 9.05% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 2.47% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Minnesota was $8,871 in 2014. This is a 4.8% increase from the previous year ($8,465).

Primary care physicians in Dakota County, MN see 1530 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.19% increase from the previous year (1512 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1371 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 548 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Chippewa County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.5%). Additionally, Marshall County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Dakota County, MN.

1,530 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dakota County, MN

Primary care physicians in Dakota County, MN see an average of 1,530 patients per year. This represents a 1.19% increase from the previous year (1,512 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dakota County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

$8,871

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Minnesota

$4,603

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,176

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,917

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Minnesota (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.8%, from $8,465 to $8,871.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

2.09%

Uninsured

61.3%

Employer Coverage

9.05%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

2.47%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hastings, MN declined by 7.87% from 2.27% to 2.09%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hastings, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.