Hector, Arkansas
Town · Population 419 · #285 in Arkansas
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About Hector
Set in the central part of Arkansas, Hector is a tiny community, home to 419 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Hector is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.29 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 183 residents per square mile.
📰 Hector News Today
- Callen Short Sports Illustrated · Aug 18
- Homicide investigation underway in Hector, Arkansas 5newsonline.com · Jun 21
- Pope County Sheriff, Arkansas State Police investigating homicide in Hector KATV · Jun 22
- Hector man arrested in Pope County homicide investigation - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Jul 2
- Rodney Dale Evans Obituary (2026) - Hector, AR - A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory Legacy obituary · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hector Unique
- Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hector
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hector
- HECTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- HECTOR HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeTown
Population (2024)419
Rank in state#285 of 500
Land area2.29 sq mi
Density183/sq mi
Coordinates35.4629, -92.9791