Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Van Horn, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,908

Median Agei

39.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

81.2%1,549

White

13.6%259

American Indian/Alaska Native

3.4%64

Asian

1.4%27

Black

0.3%5

Two or More

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%29

High School Diploma

35.4%420

Some College (<1 yr)

2.9%34

Some College (1+ yr)

8.3%98

Associate's Degree

6.2%74

Bachelor's Degree

17.8%211

Master's Degree

0.5%6

Professional Degree

1.3%15

HS or Higher

74.9%

BA or Higher

19.6%

Graduate+

1.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$94,300

Median Renti

$1,043

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.2%502

Renter-Occupied

32.8%245

Total Units

937

Homeownership

67.2%

Vacancy Rate

20.3%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%15

2010–2019

2.7%25

2000–2009

4.1%38

1990–1999

4.3%40

1980–1989

19.2%180

1970–1979

23.8%223

1960–1969

19.7%185

1950–1959

8.1%76

1940–1949

12.4%116

1939 or earlier

4.2%39

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

51.5%385

Electricity

37.5%280

Other

5.8%43

Bottled/LP Gas

5.2%39

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,707

Mean Household Incomei

$62,312

Per Capita Incomei

$26,066

Poverty Ratei

20.9%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

707

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1829.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

135

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

697

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

166(12.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83%Insured

17%Uninsured