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 $53,102 with a poverty rate of 18.68%. The median age in Van Horn is 48.1 years: 50.1 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Van Horn was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 941 | 47.89% |
| Two or more races | 826 | 42.04% |
| Other race | 110 | 5.6% |
| Native American | 61 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 23 | 1.17% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.2% |
| 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 | 640 | 3.01 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Non Family | 285 | 1.21 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Married | 173 | 3.12 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Female | 121 | 7.39 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Male | 61 | 2.48 | 100 | 0 |
4.35
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
73.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 105 | 7.55% |
| Associates Degree | 1 | 0.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 248 | 17.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 1.01% |
| High School Graduate | 604 | 43.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 269 | 19.34% |
| Some College | 150 | 10.78% |
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 | 1,208 | 840 | 213 |
| 2+ Races | 579 | 449 | 148 |
| White | 107 | 102 | 38 |
| Other Race | 75 | 63 | 0 |
| Native American | 61 | 60 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black 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 | $36,592 | $0 | $36,395 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,500 | $0 | $65,208 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,855 | $0 | $36,671 |
| Some College | $87,674 | $88,281 | $0 |
$36,855
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$36,671
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
29.91% of Van Horn residents speak only English, while 70.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 69.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,744 | 335 | 19.21% |
| Multiple | 824 | 285 | 34.59% |
| Other | 109 | 38 | 34.86% |
| White | 119 | 29 | 24.37% |
18.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.25%
Male Poverty Rate
18.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Van Horn is Other, with 34.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Van Horn is Hispanic, with 19.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.36% |
| High School | 4.15% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 12.23% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,216 | $58,419 |
| Households | $42,672 | $53,102 |
| Married Families | $60,221 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,750 | $38,668 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.3%
Male Marriage Rate
21.6%
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
118
Number of Veterans
118
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 90 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 15.97% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 5.6% |
| Native American | 3 | 4.92% |
| Other Race | 1 | 1.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
88.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
0.7%
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
81.42%
Born in Van Horn
90.48%
Native Born
9.52%
Foreign Born
2.7%
Non Citizen
6.82%
Naturalized
90.48% of Van Horn residents were born in the United States, with 81.42% having been born in Texas. 2.7% 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% |