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Van Horn, TX


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Van Horn, Texas

Van Horn, Texas is 109 miles SE of El Paso, Texas. It is in Culberson county. The population of the town is 2,435.

The People and Families of Van Horn

In Van Horn, about 60% of adults are married. The size of households in Van Horn is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the town.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Van Horn.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Van Horn had a median family income of $26,611.

Political Inclinations

Among Van Horn political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,200. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Van Horn Housing

Of the housing in Van Horn, approximately 73% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the town are lower than most places in Texas.

Commuting

In Van Horn, 92% of commuters drive to work. Van Horn offers good access to public transportation. The town features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Van Horn strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyVan Horn Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Van Horn Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Van Horn Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Van Horn Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 19%Van Horn Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Van Horn, TX

Comparing Van Horn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity95
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Male Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Housing Recently Built63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone23

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