Horton, Kansas

Horton, Kansas
City
Post Office in Horton (2015)
Location within Brown County and Kansas
KDOT map of Brown County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°39′49″N95°31′57″W / 39.66361°N 95.53250°W / 39.66361; -95.53250 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Brown
Founded	1886
Incorporated	1887
Named for	Albert Horton
Area [2]
• Total	1.68 sq mi (4.36 km2)
• Land	1.67 sq mi (4.32 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,053 ft (321 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	1,523
• Density	910/sq mi (350/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66439
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-33200
GNIS ID	485595 [1]
Website	cityofhorton.com

Horton is a city in Brown County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,523. ^[3]

History

Horton was founded in 1886. ^[4] It was named for Albert H. Horton, chief justice of the Kansas Supreme Court. ^{[5] [6] [7]}

On January 22, 2013, the host of CNBC television show The Profit toured Horton in hopes of revitalizing Horton's downtown business district. Within 18 months, the community started the “Reinvent Horton” campaign to clean up the community and update "run-down" aspects of it, including the installation of curbs, sidewalks, and light poles, razed some buildings, and a large community effort to try to change Horton. ^{[8] [9]}

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.80 square miles (4.66 km²), of which 1.78 square miles (4.61 km²) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km²) is water. ^[10]

Climate

Humid continental climate is a climatic region typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfa". (Hot Summer Continental Climate). ^[11]

Climate data for Horton, Kansas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1891–present)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	74 (23)	82 (28)	94 (34)	96 (36)	104 (40)	108 (42)	111 (44)	112 (44)	109 (43)	96 (36)	84 (29)	74 (23)	112 (44)
Mean maximum °F (°C)	60.7 (15.9)	65.5 (18.6)	78.4 (25.8)	84.8 (29.3)	90.3 (32.4)	94.8 (34.9)	99.2 (37.3)	97.7 (36.5)	92.5 (33.6)	86.4 (30.2)	73.1 (22.8)	63.0 (17.2)	100.7 (38.2)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	36.9 (2.7)	42.6 (5.9)	54.0 (12.2)	64.4 (18.0)	75.1 (23.9)	84.1 (28.9)	88.4 (31.3)	86.8 (30.4)	79.5 (26.4)	67.3 (19.6)	52.6 (11.4)	40.7 (4.8)	64.4 (18.0)
Daily mean °F (°C)	26.3 (−3.2)	31.1 (−0.5)	41.9 (5.5)	52.8 (11.6)	64.2 (17.9)	73.8 (23.2)	78.1 (25.6)	75.8 (24.3)	67.6 (19.8)	54.6 (12.6)	41.3 (5.2)	30.6 (−0.8)	53.2 (11.8)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	15.7 (−9.1)	19.6 (−6.9)	29.9 (−1.2)	41.3 (5.2)	53.3 (11.8)	63.6 (17.6)	67.7 (19.8)	64.8 (18.2)	55.8 (13.2)	42.0 (5.6)	29.9 (−1.2)	20.4 (−6.4)	42.0 (5.6)
Mean minimum °F (°C)	−5.2 (−20.7)	2.4 (−16.4)	11.9 (−11.2)	25.5 (−3.6)	37.7 (3.2)	49.9 (9.9)	56.8 (13.8)	54.0 (12.2)	39.7 (4.3)	25.6 (−3.6)	14.0 (−10.0)	2.9 (−16.2)	−8.0 (−22.2)
Record low °F (°C)	−33 (−36)	−26 (−32)	−18 (−28)	3 (−16)	26 (−3)	40 (4)	44 (7)	40 (4)	27 (−3)	11 (−12)	−5 (−21)	−27 (−33)	−33 (−36)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	0.76 (19)	1.28 (33)	2.13 (54)	3.82 (97)	5.23 (133)	4.77 (121)	5.42 (138)	4.27 (108)	3.71 (94)	3.25 (83)	1.81 (46)	1.49 (38)	37.94 (964)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	2.8 (7.1)	2.9 (7.4)	0.9 (2.3)	0.2 (0.51)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.2 (0.51)	0.6 (1.5)	3.1 (7.9)	10.7 (27)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	4.7	5.6	6.8	9.8	11.2	9.8	9.4	8.4	7.5	7.3	5.5	4.6	90.6
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	1.5	1.7	0.7	0.2	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.2	0.5	1.2	6.0
Source: NOAA [12] [13]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	3,316		—
1900	3,398		2.5%
1910	3,600		5.9%
1920	4,009		11.4%
1930	4,049		1.0%
1940	2,872		−29.1%
1950	2,354		−18.0%
1960	2,361		0.3%
1970	2,177		−7.8%
1980	2,130		−2.2%
1990	1,885		−11.5%
2000	1,967		4.4%
2010	1,776		−9.7%
2020	1,523		−14.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 1,523 people, 638 households, and 369 families in Horton. ^{[14] [15]} The population density was 859.0 per square mile (331.7/km²). There were 813 housing units at an average density of 458.5 per square mile (177.0/km²). ^{[15] [16]} The racial makeup was 78.92% (1,202) white or European American (77.41% non-Hispanic white), 1.44% (22) black or African-American, 9.91% (151) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.79% (12) Asian, 0.07% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.25% (19) from other races, and 7.62% (116) from two or more races. ^[17] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 6.11% (93) of the population. ^[18]

Of the 638 households, 26.6% had children under the age of 18; 39.2% were married couples living together; 31.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.3% of households consisted of individuals and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[15] The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0. ^[19] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.1% of the population. ^[20]

21.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. ^[15] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 106.2 males. ^[15]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $41,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $2,713) and the median family income was $48,095 (+/- $3,562). ^[21] Males had a median income of $31,853 (+/- $3,041) versus $21,867 (+/- $921) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $25,577 (+/- $1,832). ^[22] Approximately, 17.0% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.5% of those under the age of 18 and 13.6% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[23] [24]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[25] of 2010, there were 1,776 people, 732 households, and 453 families residing in the city. The population density was 997.8 inhabitants per square mile (385.3/km²). There were 904 housing units at an average density of 507.9 per square mile (196.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.5% White, 0.8% African American, 10.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 4.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.

There were 732 households, of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[26] of 2000, there were 1,967 people, 812 households, and 506 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,125.8 inhabitants per square mile (434.7/km²). There were 906 housing units at an average density of 518.5 per square mile (200.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.65% White, 0.97% African American, 10.78% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 2.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.08% of the population.

There were 812 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,991, and the median income for a family was $31,447. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $21,474 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,063. About 14.0% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under age 18 and 18.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by South Brown County USD 430 public school district.

• Horton High School

Notable people

• Boots Adams, businessman
• Robert Harder, Kansas legislator

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Horton, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Horton, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 10, 2022. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
4. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  875.
5. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  149.
6. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp.  161.
7. "Judge Albert H. Horton". Blue Skyways. Kansas State Library. Archived from the original on June 7, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
8. Reality TV figure Marcus Lemonis gives a bump to Horton and small KC business; The Kansas City Star; June 21, 2015.
9. Reinvent Horton Town Meeting; Youtube.
10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
11. Climate Summary
12. "NOWData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
13. "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991–2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
20. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
21. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
22. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
23. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
24. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
25. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
26. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

External links

• City of Horton
• Horton - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 430, local school district
• Horton city map, KDOT