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Van Horn

Texas · 2,063 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 $34,813. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 372 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $38,800. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
2,063
−15%since 2000
from 2,435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
727 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 858 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+18%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Van Horn
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,813
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,432 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,167
+41%since 2000
from $10,772 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.550
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$398
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−41.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
28.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−11%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic17.6%(364)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino79.5%(1,641)
Asian0.9%(19)
Other0.4%(8)
Diversity Score40%(824)
Diversity Score
40
−1%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.8 min
−36%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
22.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Horn, Texas?

Van Horn, Texas has about 2,063 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van Horn, Texas earns about $34,813 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 $38,800, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Van Horn, Texas?

About 12.2% 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 30.3% 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 854 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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