Demographics & People — Hastings, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 22,050 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~22,300 |
| Median Age | 41.0 |
| Total Households | 8,917 |
| Family Households | 5,593 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1708 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19,407 |
| Black or African American | 331 |
| Asian | 437 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,185 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 8,571 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,316 |
| Irish | 3,305 |
| Norwegian | 2,798 |
| Other groups | 1,874 |
| English | 1,675 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 912 |
| Swedish | 895 |
| Polish | 838 |
| European | 743 |
Language
| English Only | 20,286 |
| Spanish | 301 |
| Population 5+ | 21,006 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,867 |
| Population 18+ | 17,344 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hastings, Minnesota.