Van Horn is a town located in Culberson County Texas. Van Horn has a 2024 population of 1,970. It is also the county seat of Culberson County. Van Horn is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually and its population has increased by 1.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,933 in 2020.
The average household income in Van Horn is $51,183 with a poverty rate of 20.1%. The median age in Van Horn is 47.1 years: 45.5 years for males, and 48.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Van Horn was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 905 | 43.61% |
| Two or more races | 777 | 37.45% |
| Other race | 235 | 11.33% |
| Native American | 132 | 6.36% |
| Asian | 22 | 1.06% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 568 | 3.58 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Non Family | 261 | 1.62 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Married | 179 | 2.91 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Male | 75 | 4.99 | 92 | 8 |
| Female | 53 | 13.51 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
4.89
Average Family Size
3.58
Average Household Size
73.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 5.12% |
| Associates Degree | 1 | 0.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 164 | 10.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 0.82% |
| High School Graduate | 822 | 51.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 252 | 15.93% |
| Some College | 249 | 15.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,233 | 910 | 146 |
| 2+ Races | 503 | 407 | 99 |
| White | 205 | 197 | 23 |
| Other Race | 199 | 166 | 0 |
| Native American | 132 | 131 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Black | 4 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $35,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $62,964 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $25,750 | $8,421 |
| Overall | $62,893 | $63,670 | $0 |
| Some College | $85,896 | $86,026 | $22,250 |
$62,893
Average Earnings
$63,670
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
31.54% of Van Horn residents speak only English, while 68.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 68.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,685 | 380 | 22.55% |
| Multiple | 775 | 302 | 38.97% |
| Other | 234 | 39 | 16.67% |
| White | 219 | 34 | 15.53% |
20.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.77%
Male Poverty Rate
27.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Van Horn is Multiple, with 38.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Van Horn is White, with 15.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.25% |
| High School | 3.29% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 21.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.88% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,250 | $56,304 |
| Households | $37,391 | $51,183 |
| Married Families | $59,922 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $38,954 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.1%
Male Marriage Rate
21.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
272
Number of Veterans
272
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 79 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 178 |
| 65 to 74 | 79 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 267 | 31.67% |
| Hispanic | 214 | 15.45% |
| Native American | 4 | 3.03% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
93.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.86%
Born in Van Horn
91.71%
Native Born
8.29%
Foreign Born
2.17%
Non Citizen
6.12%
Naturalized
91.71% of Van Horn residents were born in the United States, with 79.86% having been born in Texas. 2.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,016 | 9 | 0.45% |
| 2028 | 2,007 | 9 | 0.45% |
| 2027 | 1,998 | 10 | 0.5% |
| 2026 | 1,988 | 9 | 0.45% |
| 2025 | 1,979 | 9 | 0.46% |
| 2024 | 1,970 | 9 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 1,961 | 33 | 1.71% |
| 2022 | 1,928 | -12 | -0.62% |
| 2021 | 1,940 | 7 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 1,933 | 81 | 4.37% |
| 2019 | 1,852 | -25 | -1.33% |
| 2018 | 1,877 | -44 | -2.29% |
| 2017 | 1,921 | 10 | 0.52% |
| 2016 | 1,911 | -32 | -1.65% |
| 2015 | 1,943 | -26 | -1.32% |
| 2014 | 1,969 | -17 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 1,986 | -10 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 1,996 | -65 | -3.15% |
| 2011 | 2,061 | -11 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 2,072 | 0 | 0% |