Demographics & People — Horton, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,708 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
| Median Age | 40.1 |
| Total Households | 663 |
| Family Households | 374 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2533 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,340 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 192 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 568 |
| Other groups | 443 |
| German | 408 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 279 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 211 |
| Irish | 159 |
| English | 131 |
| American | 107 |
| Norwegian | 39 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 36 |
Language
| English Only | 1,539 |
| Spanish | 23 |
| Population 5+ | 1,571 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 149 |
| Population 18+ | 1,225 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Horton, Kansas.