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Van Horne

Iowa · 769 residents (2025 est.) · 0.93 sq mi
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Van Horne has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,344. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
612
−15%since 2000
from 716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
658 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 770 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+3%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:769 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5816757698639571990201020202024Van Horne
2024612
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,344
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,252
+86%since 2000
from $19,439 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+35.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+18%since 2010
from 0.356 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.1%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+28%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(695)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(593)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(12)
Diversity Score7.6%(46)
Diversity Score
8
+67%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+76%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 83.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Horne, Iowa?

Van Horne, Iowa has about 612 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Van Horne, Iowa?

The typical household in Van Horne, Iowa earns about $77,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Horne, Iowa expensive?

In Van Horne, Iowa, the median home is worth about $184,500, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Van Horne, Iowa?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Van Horne, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van Horne, Iowa?

About 14.9% of people in Van Horne, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Horne, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Horne, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 100 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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