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Van Horn

Texas · 2,020 residents (2025 est.) · 2.838 sq mi
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Van Horn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,707. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 527 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $94,300. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,908
−22%since 2000
from 2,435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
672 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 858 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+26%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,020 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Van Horn
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,707
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,432 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,066
+142%since 2000
from $10,772 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
−34%since 2010
from 0.550 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,300
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,043
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.9%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+26%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.4%(448)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino78.6%(1,914)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.5%(986)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(259)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino81.2%(1,549)
Asian1.4%(27)
Other3.6%(68)
Diversity Score40.1%(766)
Diversity Score
40
−1%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.9%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.0%
−56.6 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.9%
+25.7 ptssince 2017
from 44.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2016
from 33.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
57.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2016
from 66.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Horn, Texas?

Van Horn, Texas has about 1,908 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Van Horn, Texas?

The typical household in Van Horn, Texas earns about $59,707 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Horn, Texas expensive?

In Van Horn, Texas, the median home is worth about $94,300, and the typical rent is about $1,043 a month.

How educated are people in Van Horn, Texas?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Van Horn, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van Horn, Texas?

About 21.1% of people in Van Horn, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Horn, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Horn, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,009 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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