Rector, Arkansas
Encyclopedia
Rector is a city in Clay County
, Arkansas
, United States
. The population was 2,017 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²), all of it land.
Henry Massey Rector
.
In 1881 the Texas and St. Louis Railroad laid out the town of Rector about two miles to the south of an existing settlement named Scatterville
, and the population of Scatterville gradually migrated to the new and booming town.
of 2000, there were 2,017 people, 915 households, and 570 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,556.9 people per square mile (599.1/km²). There were 1,045 housing units at an average density of 806.6 per square mile (310.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.26% White
, 0.55% Native American
, 0.20% Asian
, and 0.99% from two or more races. 0.89% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 915 households out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples
living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.7% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 83.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $21,051, and the median income for a family was $29,330. Males had a median income of $27,650 versus $19,293 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $14,931. About 17.9% of families and 23.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under age 18 and 31.6% of those age 65 or over.
Clay County, Arkansas
Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of 2010, the population was 16,083. The county has two county seats, Corning and Piggott...
, Arkansas
Arkansas
Arkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquian name of the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas shares borders with six states , and its eastern border is largely defined by the Mississippi River...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 2,017 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Rector is located at 36°15′48"N 90°17′36"W (36.263320, -90.293464).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²), all of it land.
History
Rector is named after former GovernorGovernor
A governor is a governing official, usually the executive of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state...
Henry Massey Rector
Henry Massey Rector
Henry Massey Rector was the sixth Governor of the state of Arkansas.Henry Massey Rector was born near Louisville, Kentucky. Rector was educated by his mother and attended one year of school at Louisville. He moved to Arkansas in 1835. Rector served as U.S...
.
In 1881 the Texas and St. Louis Railroad laid out the town of Rector about two miles to the south of an existing settlement named Scatterville
Scatterville, Arkansas
Scatterville is an unincorporated community in Clay County, Arkansas, United States, approximately 2 mi northwest of Rector. All that is left of the community today is a cemetery...
, and the population of Scatterville gradually migrated to the new and booming town.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,017 people, 915 households, and 570 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 1,556.9 people per square mile (599.1/km²). There were 1,045 housing units at an average density of 806.6 per square mile (310.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.26% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.55% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.20% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.99% from two or more races. 0.89% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 915 households out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.7% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 83.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $21,051, and the median income for a family was $29,330. Males had a median income of $27,650 versus $19,293 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $14,931. About 17.9% of families and 23.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under age 18 and 31.6% of those age 65 or over.
Facts
- The Rector School District was known as Clay County Central from 1985 until 2000.
- The Rector Labor Day Picnic is held during Labor DayLabor DayLabor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers.-History:...
weekend each year, serving as a Homecoming for former and current residents. The weekend features a rodeo, a parade, beauty pagents, and is a popular political campaign stop.
Notable natives
- Thomas Dale AlfordDale AlfordThomas Dale Alford, Sr. was an ophthalmologist and politician from the U.S. state of Arkansas who served as a conservative Democrat in the United States House of Representatives from Little Rock from 1959 to 1963....
- U.S. Representative (1959–1961) - Maurice CopelandMaurice CopelandMaurice Copeland was an American actor. He had supporting roles in films such as Arthur, The Pope of Greenwich Village and Trading Places.-External links:...
- actor - Denver "Bull" RandlemanDenver Randleman-External links:* on Peter van de Wal's website**...
— sergeant in the famed Easy Company, 101st Airborne Division101st Airborne DivisionThe 101st Airborne Division—the "Screaming Eagles"—is a U.S. Army modular light infantry division trained for air assault operations. During World War II, it was renowned for its role in Operation Overlord, the D-Day landings on 6 June 1944, in Normandy, France, Operation Market Garden, the...
. - Mike Randleman http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0709835/ - Actor—over 180 appearances on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"
- Bill Carter http://www.billcarteronline.com - Attorney for Rolling Stone, Secret Service JFK, Producer of The Gaithers
- Kenneth Camp - Arkansas House of Representatives (1971–1978)
- W.J. (Jack) Hurst - Arkansas State Senate (1951–1956)
- Cecil M. McNiel - Arkansas State Senate (1961–1968)