Economy & Jobs — Hastings, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,286 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,200 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,122 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| In Labor Force | 3,560 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Manufacturing | 39.2% |
| Education Healthcare | 14.5% |
| Arts Food | 10.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 37 |
| Physician Offices | 30 |
| Fast Food | 20 |
| Gas Stations | 18 |
| Auto Repair | 17 |
| Insurance Agencies | 16 |
| General Merchandise | 13 |
| Child Day Care | 13 |
| Dental Offices | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| Beauty Salons | 8 |
| Liquor Stores | 7 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.