Hector
City in Renville County, Minnesota

Hector is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, with 1,012 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,079 ft (329 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Buffalo Lake, 4.7 miles E.
- 1,012residents (2020 Census)
- 1,079 ftelevation · 329 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.7 km²
- 560 / sq mipopulation density
- 55342ZIP code
About Hector
Hector is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,012 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Hector
- Median household income
- $63,362
- Median home value
- $132,000
- Median rent
- $1,125/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Hector had 1,012 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,012 |
|---|---|
| Density | 560 per sq mi (216 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hector at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Renville County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,012 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.81 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7413° N, 94.7121° W |
| ZIP code | 55342 |
| Official website | hector.govoffice.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2728124 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hector
- Buffalo Lake4.7 mi E
- Bird Island9.1 mi W
- Stewart11.1 mi E
- Cosmos13.5 mi N
- Olivia14.2 mi W
- Fairfax14.7 mi S
- Lake Lillian16.4 mi NW
- Cedar Mills16.8 mi NE
- Franklin16.8 mi SW
- Gibbon17.1 mi SE
- Brownton17.7 mi E
- Morton18.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hector
What county is Hector in?
Hector is in Renville County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Hector, MN?
1,012 people lived in Hector at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hector, MN?
The ZIP code of Hector is 55342.
What is the elevation of Hector?
1,079 feet (329 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hector?
Buffalo Lake (4.7 mi), Bird Island (9.1 mi), Stewart (11.1 mi), Cosmos (13.5 mi), Olivia (14.2 mi).
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