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Van Horn

Texas · 1,941 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 $31,125. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 494 residents. 18% 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 $62,900. The poverty rate of 35.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,941
−20%since 2000
from 2,435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
684 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 858 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+28%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Van Horn
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,125
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,432 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,609
+54%since 2000
from $10,772 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,900
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+61%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(347)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino77.7%(1,508)
Asian1.3%(25)
Other5.1%(99)
Diversity Score49.3%(958)
Diversity Score
49
+22%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+77%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−49.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
15.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.8%
−42.8 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Horn, Texas?

Van Horn, Texas has about 1,941 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van Horn, Texas earns about $31,125 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 $62,900, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Van Horn, Texas?

About 18.3% 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 35.9% 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 976 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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