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Horatio

Arkansas · 920 residents · 1.784 sq mi
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Horatio has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,885. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,300. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
920
−8%since 2000
from 997 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
516 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+6%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7349411K1K2K1990201020202024Horatio
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,885
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,419 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,712
+51%since 2000
from $11,738 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade20.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$442
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+61%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(787)
Black2.7%(27)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(149)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.8%(387)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(491)
Black2.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino34%(313)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other3.4%(31)
Diversity Score67.3%(619)
Diversity Score
67
+74%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−58.2 ptssince 2013
from 69.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horatio, Arkansas?

Horatio, Arkansas has about 920 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Horatio, Arkansas?

The typical household in Horatio, Arkansas earns about $27,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Horatio, Arkansas expensive?

In Horatio, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $66,300, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Horatio, Arkansas?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Horatio, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Horatio, Arkansas?

About 23.8% of people in Horatio, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Horatio, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Horatio, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 117 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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