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Horace

Kansas · 102 residents · 0.245 sq mi
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Horace has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,357. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 42.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
102
−29%since 2000
from 143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
416 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+28%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
61881141401671990201020202024Horace
202481
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,357
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,655
−6%since 2000
from $15,602 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.9%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing45.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction45.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade27.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
62.7%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
37.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.1%(47)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(13)
Asian1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.6%(33)
Diversity Score
33
−1%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
27.3%
−61.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.9%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
59.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.4%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horace, Kansas?

Horace, Kansas has about 102 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Horace, Kansas?

The typical household in Horace, Kansas earns about $25,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Horace, Kansas?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Horace, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Horace, Kansas?

About 42.9% of people in Horace, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Horace, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Horace, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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