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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Horizon City

Texas · 5,233 residents · 8.714 sq mi
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Horizon City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,589. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 2,962 residents. Median home value is $82,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,233
+130%since 1990
from 2,271 in 1990
1990 – 2025
601 / sq mi
+130%since 1990
from 261 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.6
−27%since 1990
from 43.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1317K13K19K26K1990201020202024Horizon City
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,589
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,952 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,175
+4%since 1990
from $16,592 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.4%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$709
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $533 in 1990
US average: $602
88.8%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
11.2% rent
1.7
−16%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(2,073)
Black4%(91)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(429)
Asian1.3%(29)
Diversity Score47.9%(1,088)
2000
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(1,702)
Black1.5%(76)
Hispanic / Latino64.9%(3,397)
Asian0.4%(22)
Diversity Score58.2%(3,043)
58
+21%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.0%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 23.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 85.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−27%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horizon City, Texas?

Horizon City, Texas has about 5,233 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Horizon City, Texas?

The typical household in Horizon City, Texas earns about $48,589 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Horizon City, Texas expensive?

In Horizon City, Texas, the median home is worth about $82,500, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Horizon City, Texas?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Horizon City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Horizon City, Texas?

About 10.4% of people in Horizon City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Horizon City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Horizon City, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,962 residents, a change of about 130 percent over that period.

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

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