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Rector, AR


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Rector, Arkansas

Rector, Arkansas, in Clay county, is 37 miles NE of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 78 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 2,017 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Rector

In Rector, about 56% of adults are married. In Rector, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in Rector.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rector had a median family income of $29,330.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Rector Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Rector that were owner-occupied was 73%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it.

Commuting

In Rector, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Rector strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Rector Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Rector Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 11%Rector Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Rector, AR

Comparing Rector to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population910
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Racial Diversity32
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes108
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Housing Recently Built62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
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