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Hector, MN


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Hector, Minnesota

Hector, Minnesota, in Renville county, is 60 miles W of Minnetonka, Minnesota (center to center) and 73 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are 1,166 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Hector

In Hector, about 59% of adults are married. In Hector, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hector had a median family income of $41,477.

Political Inclinations

Hector folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Hector Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Hector that were owner-occupied was 86%.

Commuting

In Hector, 89% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Hector is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Hector Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Hector Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Hector, MN

Comparing Hector to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women87
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men74
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents77
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Housing Recently Built44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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