Van Horn, TX Demographics

A map of Van Horn's Population by Race

Van Horn, Texas has an estimated population of 1,908, a slight decrease from the 1,941 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.2% Hispanic, 13.6% White, 3.4% Native American/Other, 1.4% Asian, 0.3% Black, and 0.2% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Van Horn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Van Horn has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Van Horn, that probability was 36.4% in 2020 and 32.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Van Horn is ranked the 758th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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). Van Horn was ranked the 723rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Van Horn's White Population

259 residents of Van Horn, or 13.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Van Horn is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Van Horn ranks 1426th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Horn's White population has declined by an estimated 25.4%. White residents' share of Van Horn's population has decreased from 17.9% to 13.6%.

Van Horn is more White than neighboring Fort Hancock (9.2% White). Van Horn is less White than neighboring Sierra Blanca (37.1% White), Valentine (15.9% White), Dell City (52.4% White), and Fort Davis (73.5% White).

Van Horn's Black Population

5 residents of Van Horn, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Van Horn is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Van Horn ranks 1105th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Horn's Black population has declined by an estimated 64.3%. Black residents' share of Van Horn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Van Horn is more Black than neighboring Valentine (0% Black), Dell City (0% Black), Fort Hancock (0% Black), and Fort Davis (0% Black). Van Horn is less Black than neighboring Sierra Blanca (2% Black).

Van Horn's Asian Population

27 residents of Van Horn, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Van Horn is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Van Horn ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Horn's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. Asian residents' share of Van Horn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Van Horn is more Asian than neighboring Sierra Blanca (0% Asian), Valentine (0% Asian), Dell City (0% Asian), Fort Hancock (0% Asian), and Fort Davis (0% Asian).

Van Horn's Hispanic Population

1,549 residents of Van Horn, or 81.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Van Horn is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Van Horn ranks 398th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Horn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Van Horn's population has increased from 77.7% to 81.2%.

Van Horn is more Hispanic than neighboring Sierra Blanca (59.1% Hispanic), Dell City (47.6% Hispanic), and Fort Davis (26.5% Hispanic). Van Horn is less Hispanic than neighboring Valentine (84.1% Hispanic), and Fort Hancock (90.8% Hispanic).

Van Horn's Native American/Other Population

64 residents of Van Horn, or 3.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Van Horn is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Van Horn ranks 779th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Horn's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 357.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Van Horn's population has increased from 0.7% to 3.4%.

Van Horn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sierra Blanca (0% Native American/Other), Valentine (0% Native American/Other), Dell City (0% Native American/Other), Fort Hancock (0% Native American/Other), and Fort Davis (0% Native American/Other).

Van Horn's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Van Horn, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Van Horn is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Van Horn ranks 1300th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Horn's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 87.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Van Horn's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.2%.

Van Horn is more Multiracial than neighboring Valentine (0% Multiracial), Dell City (0% Multiracial), Fort Hancock (0% Multiracial), and Fort Davis (0% Multiracial). Van Horn is less Multiracial than neighboring Sierra Blanca (1.8% 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.