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Horton

Kansas · 1,776 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 $35,707. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $51,100. Households here earn about 28% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,776
−10%since 2000
from 1,967 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,002 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
−1%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Horton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,707
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,991 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,811
+36%since 2000
from $13,063 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$453
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.4%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−5%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(1,454)
Black0.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(65)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other9.3%(164)
Diversity Score33%(586)
Diversity Score
33
+223%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+19%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horton, Kansas?

Horton, Kansas has about 1,776 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Horton, Kansas?

The typical household in Horton, Kansas earns about $35,707 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 $51,100, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Horton, Kansas?

About 12.5% 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 21.7% 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 109 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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