Van Horn

Town in Culberson County, Texas

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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.

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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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, TX population

Van Horn had 1,941 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,941
Density684 per sq mi (264 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Van Horn at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyCulberson County
TypeTown
Population1,941 (2020)
Land area2.84 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Elevation4,042 ft (1,232 m)
Coordinates31.0407° N, 104.8342° W
ZIP code79855
Official websitevanhorntexas.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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