Hector, Minnesota
Hector: City in Minnesota, United States
About
Hector is a city located in the county of Renville in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 226 and a population density of 48 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 207 inhabitants.
The city was created 147 years ago in 1877.
Quick Facts about Hector
| Population : | 207 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Renville County |
| Postal code : | 55342 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 320 |
| Area : | 4.66 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,079 feet / 329 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1878 (147 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 14:39:33 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 44 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hector is located at 44°44'38"N 94°42'56"W (44.7438500, -94.7155500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Hector
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hector decreased by 9.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 226 | - | census |
| 2011 | 218 | -3.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 218 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 215 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 212 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 210 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 208 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 211 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 210 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 209 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 207 | -0.97% | estimation process |
Schools in Hector
College & universities near Hector, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173452 | Martin Luther College | New Ulm (MN) | 56073-3965 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hector, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain 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 , Arkansas town in the state of Arkansas with a population of 465 people.
- Hector , Pennsylvania township in Potter County, Pennsylvania with a population of 366 people.
Other cities in Renville County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Renville County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 2,931 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Olivia | 2,310 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Renville | 1,162 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Fairfax | 1,119 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Buffalo Lake | 678 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Danube | 451 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Morton | 369 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Sacred Heart | 247 | City in Renville County, Minnesota, United States |
| Lakeside | 233 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Beaver Falls | 184 | Township in Renville County, Minnesota |
| Bird Island | 181 | City in Minnesota, United States |
