The Hastings Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in Nebraska, anchored by the city of Hastings.

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 38,190 people, 14,897 households, and 9,945 families residing within the μSA.

The racial makeup of the μSA was 95.10% White, 0.56% African American, 0.35% Native American, 1.36% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.85% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races.

Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.38% of the population.

Males had a median income of $29,082 versus $20,553 for females.