Hector town, New York
Hector town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hector town is a geographic entity located in Schuyler County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,733. The land area covers 102.37 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,733 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51.1 yrs | ±4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,065 | ±155 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,645 | ±199 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,065 | ±155 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 580 | ±171 |
| Median Home Value | $218,700 | ±$32,489 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,083 | ±$525 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,904 | ±$19,062 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,784 | ±$7,410 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% | ±6.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 759 | ±313 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,468 | ±254 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.5% | ±5.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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TOWN OF HECTOR
GUS Population: 4,764 (2024)
ID: 131428
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
5097 NYS RTE 227, BURDETT NY 14818
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GUS Population: 17,121 (2024)
ID: 170435
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
105 9TH ST, UNIT 1, WATKINS GLEN NY 14891-1435
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | MONTOUR FALLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ITHACA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ITHACA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | TRUMANSBURG, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | DUNDEE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | DUNDEE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ITHACA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ITHACA, NY | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 08-12 | LANSING, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | ODESSA, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ithaca College
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College | 15.0 mi away | 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850-7002 |
6072743011
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WATKINS GLEN CEN SCH DIS FREE PUB LIB
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 610 SOUTH DECATUR STREET, WATKINS GLEN, NY, 14891 |
(607) 535-2346
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Cornell University
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College | 15.4 mi away | 300 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853 |
6072552000
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DUTTON S PETERSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 106 FIRST ST., ODESSA, NY, 14869 |
(607) 594-2719
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Keuka College
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College | 19.0 mi away | 141 Central Avenue, Keuka Park, NY, 14478 |
3152795000
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MONTOUR FALLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 406 W MAIN STREET, MONTOUR FALLS, NY, 14865 |
(607) 535-7489
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Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES
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College Vocational | 21.6 mi away | 459 Philo Road, Elmira, NY, 14903 |
6077393581
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ULYSSES PHILOMATHIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 74 EAST MAIN STREET, TRUMANSBURG, NY, 14886 |
(607) 387-5623
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Arnot Ogden Medical Center
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College | 24.8 mi away | 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY, 14905-1676 |
6077374153
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DUNDEE LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 32 WATER STREET, DUNDEE, NY, 14837 |
(607) 243-5938
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MECKLENBURG 4SW, NY US, located 1.7 miles from Hector town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.2° | 14.4° | 22.3° | 2.30" | — |
| February | 32.5° | 15.2° | 23.8° | 2.02" | — |
| March | 39.5° | 20.8° | 30.2° | 2.70" | — |
| April | 53.3° | 32.2° | 42.7° | 3.33" | — |
| May | 66.5° | 42.7° | 54.6° | 3.15" | — |
| June | 74.2° | 51.8° | 63.0° | 4.25" | — |
| July | 79.1° | 56.2° | 67.6° | 3.86" | — |
| August | 77.1° | 54.7° | 65.9° | 3.72" | — |
| September | 70.6° | 48.3° | 59.5° | 4.08" | — |
| October | 58.0° | 38.8° | 48.4° | 4.08" | — |
| November | 45.7° | 30.0° | 37.8° | 2.76" | — |
| December | 35.3° | 21.4° | 28.3° | 2.64" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burdett village | Village | 4.2 mi | — |
| Watkins Glen village | Village | 6.8 mi | — |
| Montour Falls village | Village | 8.3 mi | — |
| Trumansburg village | Village | 8.3 mi | — |
| Odessa village | Village | 8.5 mi | — |
| Jacksonville CDP | CDP | 9.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3609733073. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.