Hastings, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 432, Hastings's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Hastings is a small community located in Florida, within St. Johns County. The total population is 432. It ranks as the 869th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hastings is 21.9 years. This is 49% lower than the state median of 42.6 years. With 31.3% of the population under 18, Hastings has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 74.5%. This is 493% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $108,800. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $359,000. 31.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 53% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hastings is Black or African American, making up 70.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 24.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (24.3%) is well below the state average of 50.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (70.4% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

4.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hastings, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.