Rector
City in Clay County, Arkansas
Rector is a city in Clay County, Arkansas, with 1,862 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 285 ft (87 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Greenway, 6.7 miles NE.
- 1,862residents (2020 Census)
- 285 ftelevation · 87 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.9 km²
- 1,242 / sq mipopulation density
- 72461ZIP code
About Rector
Rector is a city in southeastern Clay County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rector had a population of 1,862.
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Living in Rector
- Median household income
- $47,760
- Median home value
- $91,300
- Median rent
- $667/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Rector had 1,862 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,862 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,242 per sq mi (479 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rector at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Clay County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,862 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.50 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2632° N, 90.2934° W |
| ZIP code | 72461 |
| Official website | rectorarkansas.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0558490 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rector
- Greenway6.7 mi NE
- Marmaduke7.2 mi SW
- Piggott10.0 mi NE
- Nimmons11.4 mi E
- Senath, MO11.6 mi SE
- Pollard11.6 mi N
- Lafe12.3 mi W
- McDougal13.1 mi NW
- Kennett, MO13.8 mi E
- Arbyrd, MO14.8 mi S
- Cardwell, MO14.9 mi S
- Oak Grove Heights14.9 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Rector
What county is Rector in?
Rector is in Clay County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Rector, AR?
1,862 people lived in Rector at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rector, AR?
The ZIP code of Rector is 72461.
What is the elevation of Rector?
285 feet (87 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rector?
Greenway (6.7 mi), Marmaduke (7.2 mi), Piggott (10.0 mi), Nimmons (11.4 mi), Senath (11.6 mi).
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