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Horton

Kansas · 1,523 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 $41,250. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 444 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $64,500. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,523
−23%since 2000
from 1,967 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
859 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+10%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Horton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,991 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,690
+66%since 2000
from $13,063 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(1,179)
Black1.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(93)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other7.5%(114)
Diversity Score36.7%(559)
Diversity Score
37
+259%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horton, Kansas?

Horton, Kansas has about 1,523 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Horton, Kansas?

The typical household in Horton, Kansas earns about $41,250 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 $64,500, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Horton, Kansas?

About 11.2% 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 21.1% 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 362 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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