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Hector

Arkansas · 411 residents · 2.286 sq mi
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Hector has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 95 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,000. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
411
−19%since 2000
from 506 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
180 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 221 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+10%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3063914775626481990201020202024Hector
2024334
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,418
+59%since 2000
from $13,432 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services10.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−3%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(480)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(381)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(14)
Diversity Score17.5%(72)
Diversity Score
18
+173%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hector, Arkansas?

Hector, Arkansas has about 411 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hector, Arkansas?

The typical household in Hector, Arkansas earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hector, Arkansas expensive?

In Hector, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $77,000, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Hector, Arkansas?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hector, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hector, Arkansas?

About 23.1% of people in Hector, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hector, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hector, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 64 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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