Hector is a town in Pope County, Arkansas, United States.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.0 km2 (2.3 sq mi), of which 6.0 km2 (2.3 sq mi) is land and 0.43% is water.

The community was named for President Grover Cleveland's dog by the President himself when postal officials grew frustrated with the residents' indecision on whether to name the community Avondale or The Plain.

[3] At the 2000 census there were 506 people in 190 households, including 143 families, in the town.

Public education of elementary and secondary school students is provided by the Hector School District, including: The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.