Hastings
City in Adams County, Nebraska
Hastings is a city in Adams County, Nebraska, with 25,152 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,926 ft (587 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Juniata, 6.1 miles W.
- 25,152residents (2020 Census)
- 1,926 ftelevation · 587 m
- 15.1 sq miland area · 39.0 km²
- 1,669 / sq mipopulation density
- 68901ZIP code
About Hastings
Hastings is a city in and the county seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 25,152 at the 2020 census, making it the 8th most populous city in Nebraska.
Edwin Perkins invented Kool-Aid in Hastings in 1927; the town celebrates the invention with the Kool-Aid Days festival every August.
During World War II, Hastings operated the largest Naval Ammunition Depot in the United States, and for this reason was awarded the distinction of American World War II Heritage City by the National Park Service in 2023.
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Living in Hastings
- Median household income
- $64,048
- Median home value
- $184,700
- Median rent
- $858/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Hastings had 25,152 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,152 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,669 per sq mi (644 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hastings at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Adams County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 25,152 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.07 sq mi (39.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,926 ft (587 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5963° N, 98.3903° W |
| ZIP code | 68901 |
| Official website | cityofhastings.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3121415 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hastings
- Juniata6.1 mi W
- Trumbull8.4 mi NE
- Inland8.8 mi E
- Glenvil9.6 mi SE
- Ayr11.3 mi S
- Prosser11.7 mi NW
- Doniphan12.4 mi N
- Roseland12.4 mi SW
- Kenesaw14.1 mi W
- Harvard15.5 mi E
- Holstein16.4 mi SW
- Giltner17.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hastings
What county is Hastings in?
Hastings is in Adams County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Hastings, NE?
25,152 people lived in Hastings at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hastings, NE?
The ZIP code of Hastings is 68901.
What is the elevation of Hastings?
1,926 feet (587 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hastings?
Juniata (6.1 mi), Trumbull (8.4 mi), Inland (8.8 mi), Glenvil (9.6 mi), Ayr (11.3 mi).
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