Van Horn, TX

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):

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Van Horn Almanac

Van Horn Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Van Horn Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Van Horn, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Van Horn Public Libraries

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Van Horn High Schools (2004)

VAN HORN H S
801 N FANNIN ST
915-283-9258
A Title I school.
Serves 187 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Van Horn Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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