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Horton

Kansas · 1,967 residents · 1.773 sq mi
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Horton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,991. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $34,500. Households here earn about 43% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,967
+4%since 1990
from 1,885 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,109 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,063 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.7
−10%since 1990
from 42.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Horton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,991
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,792 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,063
+45%since 1990
from $9,021 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.4%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$365
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
32.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+14%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,778)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score19.5%(367)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(1,659)
Black1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(41)
Asian0.7%(13)
Diversity Score10.2%(201)
Diversity Score
10
−48%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.4%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+11%since 1990
from 14.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horton, Kansas?

Horton, Kansas has about 1,967 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Horton, Kansas?

The typical household in Horton, Kansas earns about $22,991 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 $34,500, and the typical rent is about $365 a month.

How educated are people in Horton, Kansas?

About 12.8% 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 17.4% of people in Horton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Horton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Horton, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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