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Hastings, NE


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Hastings, Nebraska

Hastings, Nebraska is 91 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 136 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Adams county. The population of the city is 24,064.

The People and Families of Hastings

In Hastings, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hastings had a median family income of $44,688. The people of Hastings can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Hastings political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $5,450. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Hastings Housing

Of the housing in Hastings, approximately 63% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Hastings than most places in Nebraska.

Commuting

In Hastings, 93% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Hastings strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHastings Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Hastings Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Hastings College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Hastings Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Hastings Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Hastings Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Hastings, NE

Comparing Hastings to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens74
Male Share of the Population67
Racial Diversity610
Well-Paid Single Men59
Well-Paid Single Women59
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population53

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use39

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents83
People Living Alone86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime62
Low Property Crime42

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