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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Van Horn

Texas · 2,435 residents · 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 $24,432. Population has fallen 17% since 1990, a loss of 482 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $30,600. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,435
−17%since 1990
from 2,917 in 1990
1990 – 2025
858 / sq mi
−17%since 1990
from 1,028 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.5
+10%since 1990
from 28.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Van Horn
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,432
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,035 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,772
+54%since 1990
from $7,015 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.7%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 31.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$30,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$310
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
73.7%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
26.3% rent
1.3
−15%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(1,935)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino75.1%(2,191)
Asian0.7%(21)
Diversity Score79.6%(2,323)
2000
White, non-Hispanic18.4%(448)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino78.6%(1,914)
Asian0.6%(14)
Diversity Score40.5%(986)
41
−49%since 1990
from 80 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 50.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.7 min
−24%since 1990
from 14.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Van Horn, Texas?

Van Horn, Texas has about 2,435 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Van Horn, Texas earns about $24,432 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 $30,600, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Van Horn, Texas?

About 12.5% 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 28.7% 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 482 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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