Van Horn
Town in Culberson County, Texas

Van Horn is a town in Culberson County, Texas, with 1,941 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,042 ft (1,232 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sierra Blanca, 31.5 miles W.
- 1,941residents (2020 Census)
- 4,042 ftelevation · 1,232 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.3 km²
- 684 / sq mipopulation density
- 79855ZIP code
About Van Horn
Van Horn is a town in and the county seat of Culberson County, Texas, United States. According to the 2020 census, Van Horn had a population of 1,941, down from 2,063 in the 2010 census and 2,435 at the 2000 census. Van Horn's official newspaper is The Van Horn Advocate. The town is the westernmost incorporated community in the United States that uses the Central Time Zone, located at the same longitude as Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its earliest sunset in the beginning of December is the latest among incorporated towns in the United States, occurring no earlier than 5:56 pm.
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Living in Van Horn
- Median household income
- $59,707
- Median home value
- $94,300
- Median rent
- $1,043/mo
- Median age
- 39.8
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Van Horn had 1,941 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,941 |
|---|---|
| Density | 684 per sq mi (264 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Van Horn at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Culberson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,941 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.84 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,042 ft (1,232 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.0407° N, 104.8342° W |
| ZIP code | 79855 |
| Official website | vanhorntexas.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4875032 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Van Horn
What county is Van Horn in?
Van Horn is in Culberson County, Texas.
What is the population of Van Horn, TX?
1,941 people lived in Van Horn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Van Horn, TX?
The ZIP code of Van Horn is 79855.
What is the elevation of Van Horn?
4,042 feet (1,232 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Van Horn?
Sierra Blanca (31.5 mi), Valentine (37.1 mi).
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