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Rector

Arkansas · 1,977 residents · 1.363 sq mi
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Rector has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,485. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $51,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,977
−2%since 2000
from 2,017 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,450 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
−8%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Rector
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,485
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,051 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,672
+5%since 2000
from $14,931 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−40.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−5%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,967)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(18)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(55)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,907)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(43)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score6.2%(123)
Diversity Score
6
+127%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rector, Arkansas?

Rector, Arkansas has about 1,977 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rector, Arkansas?

The typical household in Rector, Arkansas earns about $30,485 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rector, Arkansas expensive?

In Rector, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $51,600, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Rector, Arkansas?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rector, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rector, Arkansas?

About 15.9% of people in Rector, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rector, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rector, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 291 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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