Hastings, MI Demographics

A map of Hastings's Population by Race

Hastings, Michigan has an estimated population of 7,520, a less than 1% change from the 7,514 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.6% White, 5.0% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, 0.4% Asian, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hastings, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hastings has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hastings, that probability was 18.4% in 2020 and 15.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hastings is ranked the 137th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hastings was ranked the 137th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hastings's White Population

6,891 residents of Hastings, or 91.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hastings is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Hastings ranks 339th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hastings's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Hastings's population has increased from 90.1% to 91.6%.

Hastings is more White than neighboring Woodland (89.8% White), Middleville (84% White), and Delton (85.7% White). Hastings is less White than neighboring Freeport (93.5% White), and Dowling (92.1% White).

Hastings's Black Population

9 residents of Hastings, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hastings is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Hastings ranks 530th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hastings's Black population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Black residents' share of Hastings's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Hastings is more Black than neighboring Freeport (0% Black), Dowling (0% Black), Woodland (0% Black), and Delton (0% Black). Hastings is less Black than neighboring Middleville (1.7% Black).

Hastings's Asian Population

30 residents of Hastings, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hastings is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Hastings ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hastings's Asian population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Asian residents' share of Hastings's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Hastings is more Asian than neighboring Freeport (0% Asian), Dowling (0% Asian), Woodland (0% Asian), Middleville (0.3% Asian), and Delton (0% Asian).

Hastings's Hispanic Population

172 residents of Hastings, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hastings is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Hastings ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hastings's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 41.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Hastings's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.3%.

Hastings is more Hispanic than neighboring Dowling (0% Hispanic). Hastings is less Hispanic than neighboring Freeport (4.4% Hispanic), Woodland (2.5% Hispanic), Middleville (7% Hispanic), and Delton (3.7% Hispanic).

Hastings's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Hastings, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hastings is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Hastings ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hastings's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hastings's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Hastings is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dowling (0% Native American/Other), Woodland (0% Native American/Other), Middleville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Delton (0% Native American/Other). Hastings is less Native American/Other than neighboring Freeport (1.3% Native American/Other).

Hastings's Multiracial Population

379 residents of Hastings, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hastings is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Hastings ranks 304th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hastings's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Hastings's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.0%.

Hastings is more Multiracial than neighboring Freeport (0.8% Multiracial). Hastings is less Multiracial than neighboring Dowling (7.9% Multiracial), Woodland (7.8% Multiracial), Middleville (6.6% Multiracial), and Delton (10.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.