Hector, Arkansas
Hector: Town in the state of Arkansas
About
Hector is a town located in the county of Pope in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 450 and a population density of 75 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 465 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Hector
| Population : | 465 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| County : | Pope County |
| Postal code : | 72843 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 479 |
| Area : | 6.01 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.23% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.77% |
| Altitude : | 719 feet / 219 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:02:00 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 77 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hector is located at 35°28'2"N 92°58'30"W (35.4673000, -92.9748900).
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Demographics
The population of Hector increased by 3.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 1,200 | - | census |
| 2010 | 450 | -166.67% | census |
| 2011 | 457 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 458 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 455 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 458 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 460 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 465 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 462 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 463 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 466 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 465 | -0.22% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 59,458 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 51,116 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 16.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 63,830 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 49,791 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.8% |
| White only, percent : | 85.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 81.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,917 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.1% |
Hector zip code is 72843.
County name: Pope, County
fips: 05115
Avondale, Hector, The Plain
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $155,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,155 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $423 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $982 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 22,360 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 177,763 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 379,707 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 496,470 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,488,002 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $28,261 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $63,474 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,713 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,488 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,630 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,188 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 463 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,744 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 399 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,741 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,345.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 21.23 |
Schools in Hector
College & universities near Hector, AR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106467 | Arkansas Tech University | Russellville (AR) | 72801-2222 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hector, AR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRK | Little Rock Union Station | 1400 West Markham Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Hector , New York town in the state of New York with a population of 4,573 people.
- Hector , Pennsylvania township in Potter County, Pennsylvania with a population of 366 people.
- Hector , Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 207 people.
Other cities in Pope County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pope County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Russellville | 29,364 | City in Arkansas |
| Pottsville | 3,361 | City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States |
| Atkins | 3,042 | City in Arkansas |
| Dover | 1,445 | Small town in Pope County, Arkansas, United States |
| London | 1,063 | City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States |
