Hastings, Iowa facts for kids
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Hastings, Iowa
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Location of Hastings, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Mills |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 152 |
| • Density | 370.73/sq mi (143.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51540
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-34995 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457311 |
Hastings is a small city located in Mills County, Iowa, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, 152 people live there.
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History of Hastings
Hastings began in 1872. This happened after the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad built its tracks through the area. The railroad helped the town grow.
Geography of Hastings
Hastings is located at 41°1′26″N 95°29′50″W / 41.02389°N 95.49722°W. This spot is in the southwestern part of Iowa.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.41 square miles (1.06 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 440 | — |
| 1890 | 322 | −26.8% |
| 1900 | 404 | +25.5% |
| 1910 | 393 | −2.7% |
| 1920 | 424 | +7.9% |
| 1930 | 389 | −8.3% |
| 1940 | 403 | +3.6% |
| 1950 | 308 | −23.6% |
| 1960 | 260 | −15.6% |
| 1970 | 229 | −11.9% |
| 1980 | 215 | −6.1% |
| 1990 | 187 | −13.0% |
| 2000 | 214 | +14.4% |
| 2010 | 152 | −29.0% |
| 2020 | 152 | +0.0% |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, the census counted 152 people living in Hastings. There were 73 households and 47 families. The city had about 370.6 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Hastings (96.7%) were White. A small number (3.3%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. No one identified as Hispanic or Latino in this census.
The average age in Hastings was 41.8 years old.
- About 28.3% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 34.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.8% were 65 years or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (50.7%) and females (49.3%).
2010 Population Details
The 2010 census also counted 152 people in Hastings. There were 67 households and 38 families. The population density was similar to 2020.
Most people (99.3%) were White. A small number (0.7%) were from two or more races. About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 42.5 years old.
- About 24.3% of residents were under 18.
- About 20.4% were 65 or older.
The city had slightly more males (53.9%) than females (46.1%).
Education in Hastings
Students in Hastings attend schools within the East Mills Community School District. Before July 1, 2011, the community was part of the Nishna Valley Community School District. That district then merged to form the current East Mills district.
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This chart shows how the population of Hastings, Iowa has changed over time, based on U.S. census data.
See also
In Spanish: Hastings (Iowa) para niños
