Rector is a city located in Clay County Arkansas. Rector has a 2024 population of 1,814. Rector is currently declining at a rate of -0.55% annually and its population has decreased by -2.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,852 in 2020.
The average household income in Rector is $51,317 with a poverty rate of 20.24%. The median age in Rector is 40.3 years: 37.8 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rector was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,525 | 93.5% |
| Two or more races | 101 | 6.19% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.31% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 805 | 2 | 57 | 43 |
| Non Family | 379 | 1.28 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Married | 276 | 2.63 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Male | 81 | 2.48 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Female | 69 | 2.91 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
2.49
Average Family Size
2
Average Household Size
57.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 209 | 17.2% |
| Associates Degree | 34 | 2.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 74 | 6.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 79 | 6.5% |
| High School Graduate | 476 | 39.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 88 | 7.24% |
| Some College | 255 | 20.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,109 | 872 | 152 |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 46 | 1 |
| Other Race | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 78.63%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,714 | $0 | $42,946 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,625 | $0 | $49,531 |
| High School Graduate | $27,784 | $31,750 | $27,353 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,469 | $34,954 | $33,462 |
| Some College | $37,344 | $41,667 | $32,596 |
$34,469
Average Earnings
$34,954
Average Male
$33,462
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Rector residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,505 | 251 | 16.68% |
| Multiple | 101 | 75 | 74.26% |
20.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.92%
Male Poverty Rate
22.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rector is Multiple, with 74.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rector is White, with 16.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.85% |
| Some College | 32.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.38% |
| High School | 13.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 7.73% |
| Male Employed | 6.92% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,844 | $60,811 |
| Households | $41,534 | $51,317 |
| Married Families | $74,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,573 | $36,111 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.1%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
95
Number of Veterans
85
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95 | 7.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.97%
Born in Rector
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Rector residents were born in the United States, with 65.97% having been born in Arkansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,768 | -9 | -0.51% |
| 2028 | 1,777 | -9 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 1,786 | -10 | -0.56% |
| 2026 | 1,796 | -9 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 1,805 | -9 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 1,814 | -10 | -0.55% |
| 2023 | 1,824 | -14 | -0.76% |
| 2022 | 1,838 | 9 | 0.49% |
| 2021 | 1,829 | -23 | -1.24% |
| 2020 | 1,852 | 128 | 7.42% |
| 2019 | 1,724 | -35 | -1.99% |
| 2018 | 1,759 | -17 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 1,776 | -28 | -1.55% |
| 2016 | 1,804 | -23 | -1.26% |
| 2015 | 1,827 | -15 | -0.81% |
| 2014 | 1,842 | -29 | -1.55% |
| 2013 | 1,871 | -33 | -1.73% |
| 2012 | 1,904 | -25 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 1,929 | -28 | -1.43% |
| 2010 | 1,957 | 0 | 0% |