Hastings (/ˈheɪstɪŋs/ HAY-stings) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Barry County, as well as the county's only city.[5] The population was 7,514 at the 2020 census. The city borders Hastings Charter Township on the north, east, and south, and Rutland Charter Township on the west.
Hastings | |
|---|---|
| City of Hastings | |
 Barry County Courthouse in downtown Hastings | |
 Location within Barry County | |
  Hastings Location within the state of Michigan  Hastings Hastings (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 42°38′45″N 85°17′27″W / 42.64583°N 85.29083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Barry |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | David J. Tossava[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.29 sq mi (13.70 km2) |
| • Land | 5.21 sq mi (13.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 7,514 |
| • Density | 1,441.95/sq mi (556.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 49058 |
| Area code | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-37120[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1618841[4] |
| Website | www |
History
editIn 1836 three entrepreneurs named Dibble, Kingsbury and Kendall bought 480 acres (1.9 km2) along the Thornapple River from Detroit banker Eurotas P. Hastings. The three platted the area into lots, and soon a small community arose. In 1843, the state legislature designated Hastings as the County Seat of Barry County. The first paper, the Barry County Pioneer, began publishing in 1851, and a second paper, the Republican Banner, began in 1856. The latter publication, a weekly paper published on Thursdays, continues to be published as the Hastings Banner.
Hastings was incorporated as a village in 1855, with a population of around 300, and on March 11, 1871, Hastings officially became a city. The Barry County Courthouse, which is still in use today, was built in 1893. The city grew slowly, reaching 6,500 people in 1960 and remaining nearly flat through 1990.
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.28 square miles (13.68 km2), of which 5.20 square miles (13.47 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) is water.[6] The Thornapple River passes through the city from east to west.
Climate
editThe Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb" (Warm Summer Continental Climate).[7]
| Climate data for Hastings, Michigan (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 66 (19) |
70 (21) |
87 (31) |
92 (33) |
97 (36) |
104 (40) |
109 (43) |
105 (41) |
97 (36) |
90 (32) |
82 (28) |
70 (21) |
109 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 30.5 (−0.8) |
33.8 (1.0) |
44.2 (6.8) |
56.9 (13.8) |
68.9 (20.5) |
78.1 (25.6) |
82.1 (27.8) |
80.2 (26.8) |
73.8 (23.2) |
60.8 (16.0) |
46.7 (8.2) |
35.4 (1.9) |
57.6 (14.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 23.3 (−4.8) |
25.1 (−3.8) |
33.9 (1.1) |
45.4 (7.4) |
57.1 (13.9) |
66.7 (19.3) |
70.5 (21.4) |
68.8 (20.4) |
61.7 (16.5) |
50.0 (10.0) |
38.5 (3.6) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
47.5 (8.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 16.1 (−8.8) |
16.3 (−8.7) |
23.6 (−4.7) |
34.0 (1.1) |
45.3 (7.4) |
55.3 (12.9) |
58.8 (14.9) |
57.4 (14.1) |
49.7 (9.8) |
39.3 (4.1) |
30.3 (−0.9) |
22.3 (−5.4) |
37.4 (3.0) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −24 (−31) |
−31 (−35) |
−17 (−27) |
1 (−17) |
20 (−7) |
30 (−1) |
36 (2) |
30 (−1) |
25 (−4) |
15 (−9) |
−7 (−22) |
−22 (−30) |
−31 (−35) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.62 (67) |
2.13 (54) |
2.47 (63) |
3.83 (97) |
4.40 (112) |
4.19 (106) |
3.43 (87) |
3.84 (98) |
3.30 (84) |
3.99 (101) |
2.92 (74) |
2.47 (63) |
39.59 (1,006) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 21.5 (55) |
15.3 (39) |
7.2 (18) |
2.1 (5.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
5.4 (14) |
16.2 (41) |
68.0 (173) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 16.4 | 12.3 | 11.5 | 13.1 | 13.4 | 11.5 | 9.4 | 11.2 | 10.0 | 13.1 | 12.5 | 14.9 | 149.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 14.6 | 11.5 | 6.3 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 4.3 | 11.2 | 50.4 |
| Source: NOAA[8][9] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 1,793 | — | |
| 1880 | 2,531 | 41.2% | |
| 1890 | 2,972 | 17.4% | |
| 1900 | 3,172 | 6.7% | |
| 1910 | 4,383 | 38.2% | |
| 1920 | 5,132 | 17.1% | |
| 1930 | 5,227 | 1.9% | |
| 1940 | 5,175 | −1.0% | |
| 1950 | 6,096 | 17.8% | |
| 1960 | 6,375 | 4.6% | |
| 1970 | 6,501 | 2.0% | |
| 1980 | 6,418 | −1.3% | |
| 1990 | 6,549 | 2.0% | |
| 2000 | 7,095 | 8.3% | |
| 2010 | 7,350 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 7,514 | 2.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] | |||
2010 census
editAs of the census[11] of 2010, there were 7,350 people, 2,910 households, and 1,849 families living in the city. The population density was 1,413.5 inhabitants per square mile (545.8/km2). There were 3,231 housing units at an average density of 621.3 per square mile (239.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
There were 2,910 households, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.07.
The median age in the city was 36.2 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.
2000 census
editAs of the census[3] of 2000, there were 7,095 people, 2,759 households, and 1,826 families living in the city. The population density was 1,353.3 inhabitants per square mile (522.5/km2). There were 2,898 housing units at an average density of 552.8 per square mile (213.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.31% White, 0.14% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.58% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.14% of the population.
There were 2,759 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $39,033, and the median income for a family was $44,886. Males had a median income of $35,226 versus $24,727 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,042. About 5.9% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.
Arts and culture
editEach April, Hastings hosts a three-day jazz festival.[12]
Hastings is home to The Fair Ground Festival, an annual music festival. [13]
Hastings Live provides three months of concerts and children's programming each summer.[14]
The Hastings Performing Arts Center opened in 2019 and hosts concerts and programming year round.[15]
The annual Barry-Roubaix cycling in Hastings was founded in 2013.[16]
Education
editHastings School District
edit- Hastings High School
- Hastings Middle School
- Central Elementary
- Southeastern Elementary
- Northeastern Elementary
- Star Elementary
- Barry County Special Education
Private Schools
edit- St. Rose Of Lima is a Catholic elementary school offering grades K-6 as well as a licensed preschool program.
- Barry County Christian School
Community College
editKellogg Community College (with its main campus in Battle Creek, Michigan) maintains a regional campus at the Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings since 1996.[17]
Infrastructure
editMajor highways
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Public library
editA new Hastings Public Library opened on June 7, 2007.
Notable people
edit- Lady Baldwin, MLB baseball player in 1800s
- Gladeon M. Barnes, U.S. Army Major General
- Dann Howitt, Former MLB player
- Gordon Johncock, Two time winner of the Indianapolis 500
- Dave Joppie, MLB player and coach
- John C. Ketcham, congressman
- Loyal Edwin Knappen, judge of United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- Charles Rufus Morey, art historian
- Fred Rehor, pre-NFL professional football player for the Massillon Tigers
- Bruce Rendon, politician
- Albert Leroy Rule, documentary film producer
References
edit- ^ "Hastings Mayors". City of Hastings. 13 August 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hastings
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
- ^ "Hastings, Michigan Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase.
- ^ "NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- ^ "Station: Hastings, MI". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991–2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
- ^ "TAC Jazz Festival | Thornapple Arts Council". 27 March 2014.
- ^ "The 2024 Fair Ground Festival - Hastings MI, 49058". www.experiencegr.com. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ^ "Hastings Live – Summer Concert Series".
- ^ "Hastings Performing Arts Center".
- ^ Molly (21 Mar 2013). "Barry Roubaix: 62 Miles of Dirt, Gravel and Snow". Cyclocross Magazine. Hastings, MI. Retrieved 4 Jan 2015.
- ^ "fehsenfeld | Kellogg Community College". www.kellogg.edu. Retrieved 2018-07-15.
External links
edit- City of Hastings
- Early history of Hastings City Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine