Hector, Minnesota
City · Population 994 · #359 in Minnesota
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About Hector
Set in the central part of Minnesota, Hector is a tiny community with an estimated population of 994.
Officially, Hector is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.81 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 549 residents per square mile.
📰 Hector News Today
- Obituary information for Lloyd Koeberl - Dirks-Blem Funeral Service Dirks-Blem Funeral Service · Jul 7
- Randy Werner Obituary (2026) - Hector, MN Legacy obituary · Aug 7
- Man killed in head-on crash with semi truck in central Minnesota CBS News · Jun 13
- Kathryn DeGroat Obituary | Dirks-Blem Funeral Service | Olivia, MN Tribute Archive · Aug 4
- Ruth Jean Henderson Obituary April 15, 2026 French Funerals & Cremations · Apr 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hector Unique
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🏫 Schools in Hector
- Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element
- Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Seconda
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)994
Rank in state#359 of 855
Land area1.81 sq mi
Density549/sq mi
Coordinates44.7413, -94.7121