Hastings is a city located in Barry County, Michigan. Hastings has a 2025 population of 7,510 . It is also the county seat of Barry County . Hastings is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -0.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,525 in 2020.
The average household income in Hastings is $75,906 with a poverty rate of 8.74%. The median age in Hastings is 41.7 years: 38.2 years for males, and 45.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.5 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hastings includes 94.32% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (94.32%)
Two or more races (4.06%)
Asian (0.71%)
Native American (0.52%)
Black or African American (0.21%)
Other race (0.19%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,088 | 94.32% |
| Two or more races | 305 | 4.06% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.21% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.19% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hastings' average per capita income is $43,712. Household income levels show a median of $56,309. The poverty rate stands at 8.74%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,629 | - |
| Families | $83,537 | $93,943 |
| Households | $56,309 | $75,906 |
| Non Families | $40,371 | $49,959 |
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