Horton, Kansas
Horton: Human settlement in Brown County, Kansas, United States of America
About
Horton is a city located in the county of Brown in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,776 and a population density of 381 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,668 inhabitants.
The city was created 139 years ago in 1885.
Quick Facts about Horton
| Population : | 1,668 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Brown County |
| Postal code : | 66439 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 785 |
| Area : | 4.66 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,093 feet / 333 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1886 (139 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:30:35 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 358 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.47% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Horton is located at 39°39'38"N 95°31'35"W (39.6605600, -95.5263700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Horton decreased by 6.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,776 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,765 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,744 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,752 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,728 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,712 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,698 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,693 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,693 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,685 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,668 | -1.02% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 31,015 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 31,401 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 32,075 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 31,479 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.8% |
| White only, percent : | 61.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 29.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 58.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,867 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.8% |
Horton zip code is 66439.
County name: Brown, County
fips: 20013
Khorton, hwrtwn, hwrtwn kanzas, Хортон, هورتون, هورتون، کانزاس
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $89,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $925 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $384 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $752 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,469 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.26 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 274,283 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 284,908 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,323,903 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 736,291 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,637 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $40,631 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,258 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,317 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,092 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 918 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 541 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,547 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 245 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,847 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,607.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 19.59 |
Schools in Horton
College & universities near Horton, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155186 | Highland Community College | Highland (KS) | 66035-4165 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Horton, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Horton , Michigan township in Jackson County, Michigan with a population of 910 people.
- Horton , Minnesota city in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 177 people.
Other cities in Brown County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brown County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Baker | 1,391 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Hiawatha | 597 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Everest | 272 | City in Brown County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Fairview | 246 | City in Kansas |
| Morrill | 231 | City in Brown County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Robinson | 223 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Padonia | 223 | Township in Brown County, Kansas |
| Reserve | 81 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Powhattan | 72 | Township in Brown County, Kansas |
| Willis | 36 | City in Brown County, Kansas, United States |
| Hamlin | 35 | Human settlement in Brown County, Kansas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Horton distances to largest Kansas cities
