Hector, Arkansas
| Hector, Arkansas | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location in Pope County and the state of Arkansas |
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| Coordinates: 35°27′47″N 92°58′45″W / 35.46306°N 92.97917°WCoordinates: 35°27′47″N 92°58′45″W / 35.46306°N 92.97917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pope |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.3 sq mi (6 km2) |
| • Land | 2.3 sq mi (6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,200 |
| • Density | 220/sq mi (84.3/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 72843 |
| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-31150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0077156 |
Hector is a town in Pope County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 506 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Russellville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Hector is located at 35°27′47″N 92°58′45″W / 35.46306°N 92.97917°W (35.463094, -92.979069).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.0 km2 (2.3 sq mi) 6.0 km2 (2.3 sq mi) of it is land and 0.43% is water.
The community was named for President Grover Cleveland's dog by the President himself when postal officials grew frustrated with the residents' indecision on whether to name the community Avondale or The Plain.
As of the census of 2000, there were 506 people, 190 households, and 143 families residing in the town. The population density was 84.6/km² (219.5/mi²). There were 219 housing units at an average density of 36.6/km² (95.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.64% White, 0.99% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. 2.57% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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