Hastings, MN Demographics

A map of Hastings's Population by Race

Hastings, Minnesota has an estimated population of 22,117, a less than 1% change from the 22,154 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.8% White, 6.1% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 1.1% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota 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 22.5% in 2020 and 27.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hastings is ranked the 52nd most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 51st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hastings's White Population

18,758 residents of Hastings, or 84.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hastings is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Hastings ranks 584th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hastings's White population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Hastings's population has decreased from 87.8% to 84.8%.

Hastings is more White than neighboring Prescott (82.5% White), Cottage Grove (73.6% White), and New Trier (84.6% White). Hastings is less White than neighboring Vermillion (92.5% White), and Miesville (100% White).

Hastings's Black Population

248 residents of Hastings, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hastings is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Hastings ranks 119th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hastings's Black population has declined by an estimated 52.7%. Black residents' share of Hastings's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.1%.

Hastings is more Black than neighboring Vermillion (0% Black), Miesville (0% Black), and New Trier (0% Black). Hastings is less Black than neighboring Prescott (2.8% Black), and Cottage Grove (6.1% Black).

Hastings's Asian Population

475 residents of Hastings, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hastings is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Hastings ranks 230th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hastings's Asian population has grown by an estimated 87.0%. Asian residents' share of Hastings's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.1%.

Hastings is more Asian than neighboring Vermillion (0% Asian), Miesville (0% Asian), and New Trier (0% Asian). Hastings is less Asian than neighboring Prescott (2.4% Asian), and Cottage Grove (7.3% Asian).

Hastings's Hispanic Population

1,358 residents of Hastings, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hastings is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Hastings ranks 348th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hastings's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 68.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Hastings's population has increased from 3.6% to 6.1%.

Hastings is more Hispanic than neighboring Prescott (5.7% Hispanic), and Miesville (0% Hispanic). Hastings is less Hispanic than neighboring Cottage Grove (7.6% Hispanic), Vermillion (6.8% Hispanic), and New Trier (15.4% Hispanic).

Hastings's Native American/Other Population

424 residents of Hastings, or 1.9% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Hastings ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hastings's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 119.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hastings's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.9%.

Hastings is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prescott (1.1% Native American/Other), Cottage Grove (0.4% Native American/Other), Vermillion (0% Native American/Other), Miesville (0% Native American/Other), and New Trier (0% Native American/Other).

Hastings's Multiracial Population

854 residents of Hastings, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hastings is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Hastings ranks 313th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hastings's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Hastings's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Hastings is more Multiracial than neighboring Vermillion (0.8% Multiracial), Miesville (0% Multiracial), and New Trier (0% Multiracial). Hastings is less Multiracial than neighboring Prescott (5.6% Multiracial), and Cottage Grove (5% 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.