Hector

City in Renville County, Minnesota

Aerial view of Hector, Minnesota
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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.

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, MN population

Hector had 1,012 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,012
Density560 per sq mi (216 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Hector at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyRenville County
TypeCity
Population1,012 (2020)
Land area1.81 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Elevation1,079 ft (329 m)
Coordinates44.7413° N, 94.7121° W
ZIP code55342
Official websitehector.govoffice.com
Census code (GEOID)2728124

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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