Horatio, AR Demographics

A map of Horatio's Population by Race

Horatio, Arkansas has an estimated population of 1,196, a large increase from the 920 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.4% White, 36.2% Hispanic, 8.2% Multiracial, 6.0% Black, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Horatio, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Horatio has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Horatio, that probability was 59.3% in 2020 and 63.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Horatio is ranked the 193rd most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Horatio was ranked the 208th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Horatio's White Population

567 residents of Horatio, or 47.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Horatio is significantly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Horatio ranks 505th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Horatio's White population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. White residents' share of Horatio's population has decreased from 53.4% to 47.4%.

Horatio is more White than neighboring De Queen (24.7% White). Horatio is less White than neighboring Winthrop (97.8% White), Lockesburg (86.4% White), Alleene (100% White), and Foreman (52.9% White).

Horatio's Black Population

72 residents of Horatio, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Horatio is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Horatio ranks 270th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Horatio's Black population has grown by an estimated 242.9%. Black residents' share of Horatio's population has increased from 2.3% to 6.0%.

Horatio is more Black than neighboring De Queen (5.4% Black), Winthrop (0% Black), Lockesburg (5.4% Black), and Alleene (0% Black). Horatio is less Black than neighboring Foreman (30.2% Black).

Horatio's Asian Population

5 residents of Horatio, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Horatio is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Horatio ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Horatio's Asian population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Horatio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Horatio is more Asian than neighboring De Queen (0% Asian), Winthrop (0% Asian), Lockesburg (0% Asian), Alleene (0% Asian), and Foreman (0% Asian).

Horatio's Hispanic Population

433 residents of Horatio, or 36.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Horatio is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Horatio ranks 11th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Horatio's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 38.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Horatio's population has increased from 34.0% to 36.2%.

Horatio is more Hispanic than neighboring Winthrop (0% Hispanic), Lockesburg (4.4% Hispanic), Alleene (0% Hispanic), and Foreman (12.4% Hispanic). Horatio is less Hispanic than neighboring De Queen (62.2% Hispanic).

Horatio's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Horatio, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Horatio is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Horatio ranks 74th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Horatio's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Horatio's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.8%.

Horatio is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lockesburg (1.5% Native American/Other), Alleene (0% Native American/Other), and Foreman (1.5% Native American/Other). Horatio is less Native American/Other than neighboring De Queen (5.6% Native American/Other), and Winthrop (2.2% Native American/Other).

Horatio's Multiracial Population

98 residents of Horatio, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Horatio is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Horatio ranks 90th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Horatio's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Horatio's population has increased from 7.6% to 8.2%.

Horatio is more Multiracial than neighboring De Queen (2.2% Multiracial), Winthrop (0% Multiracial), Lockesburg (2.4% Multiracial), Alleene (0% Multiracial), and Foreman (3.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.