Hastings: Demographics & People
Hastings is home to 124 people, in 43 households. Population grew 13.8% from 109 (2022) to 124 (2024). Median age 58.5 years. (16.7y older than Jefferson County; 23.3y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 16% of the population. Population is 93% White (non-Hispanic) and 5% Hispanic or Latino. 77% of households are family-led. County is losing 223 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 45% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 23% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 143 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 13.8% from 109 (2022) to 124 (2024) — about 22.9× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~141 (extrapolated at 6.9%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 167.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 5,337 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 13.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 109 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 124 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 124 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 167 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 58.5y is 19.6 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 16% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 58.5 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 16.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 124 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 20 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 12.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 39.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 53 |
| Population under 18 | 20 |
| Median age | 58.5 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 124 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 104 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 27.9% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.8% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 92.7% (vs Oklahoma 57.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
Top (5)
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 88 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 33 |
| Share born in this state | 71.0% |
| Share born in another state | 29.0% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 26.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 2 |
| From Europe | 1 |
Households & Family Composition
43 households. Averaging 3.0 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 77% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 32 families, 3% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 32 |
| Married couples with children | 1 |
| Average household size | 3.03 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 5 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 5 |
| Family households | 33 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 76.7% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 43 households (vs Oklahoma 23,671) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 29.0% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 223 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 29.0% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 4,643 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 4,866 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -223 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 45 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 41.3% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | OK-04 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40067 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 067 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Jefferson |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 34.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 24.30 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 47.00 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40067 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Jefferson County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 193 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40067 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Jefferson County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 51.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 43.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 43.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 6,002 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 5.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 9 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 16.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 124, booming, retirement community, working-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 124 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Jefferson County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade