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Kansas · 1,460 residents (2025 est.) · 1.773 sq mi
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Horton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,471. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 357 residents. 15% 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 $79,600. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,610
−18%since 2000
from 1,967 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
908 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+4%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,460 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Horton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,471
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,991 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,220
+93%since 2000
from $13,063 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+14%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
44.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.5%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+28%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(1,659)
Black1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(41)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(201)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(1,219)
Black2.6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(151)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other12%(194)
Diversity Score50.3%(810)
Diversity Score
50
+392%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.5%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 22.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2017
from 67.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horton, Kansas?

Horton, Kansas has about 1,610 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Horton, Kansas?

The typical household in Horton, Kansas earns about $41,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Horton, Kansas expensive?

In Horton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $79,600, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Horton, Kansas?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Horton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Horton, Kansas?

About 22.4% of people in Horton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Horton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Horton, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 275 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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