Ector, Texas
City · Population 790 · #879 in Texas
About Ector
Ector is a tiny community in northeastern Texas counting 790 people who proudly call it home.
Ector holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.17 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 675 residents per square mile.
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Texas news on Bless News Daily →What Makes Ector Unique
- The only place in America named Ector — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏫 Schools in Ector
- ECTOR EL
- ECTOR H S
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)790
Rank in state#879 of 1,224
Land area1.17 sq mi
Density675/sq mi
Coordinates33.5793, -96.2731
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now49°F
ConditionsMostly Clear then Patchy Fog
Wind0 to 5 mph
Source: National Weather Service