Rector City, Arkansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 2017 people in the city, organized into 915 households, and 571 families living in the city. The population density was 1556.9 people per square mile (601.12/km˛), it would be the 21st most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Arkansas. There were 1045 housing units at an average density of 803.8 per square mile (310.35/km˛). The average household size was 2.2 persons, and the average family size was 2.83 persons. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, 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 or older. For every 100 females there were 83.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.8 males. The median age is 43.7 years, The median age of males was 39.5 years, for females the median age was 47.6 years. The racial makeup of the city was 1982 White, Black or African American, 11 American Indian, 4 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 20 from two or more races and Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $21051, making it the 90th poorest city by median household income among the Arkansas. The median income for a family in the city was $29330, it would be the 345th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The per capita income for the city was $14931, it is the 177th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The median income is $16713, Males have a median income of $22500 versus $11583 for females.
In 2000, 385 pupils and students, of which 51.17% are male and 48.83% are female, 19.09% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.12% nursery or pri school, 3.9% kindergarten, 55.84% elementary school, 22.86% high school and 14.29% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2017 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2017 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2007 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1964 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1923 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1891 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1864 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1845 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1820 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1786 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1758 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| Elementary school | 109 | 106 | 215 |
| High school | 57 | 31 | 88 |
| College or graduate school | 17 | 38 | 55 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rector city, Arkansas | $21051 | $29330 | $14931 |
| Clay County, Arkansas | $25345 | $32558 | $14512 |
| Arkansas, United States | $32182 | $38663 | $16904 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |