Horace city, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Horace city is a small community located in Kansas. The total population is 77. It ranks as the 583rd most populous out of 726 cities and towns in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Horace city is 42.8 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Horace city is $63,750. This is 12% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $46,500. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.7x, Horace city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 97.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Horace city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.5%) is well below the state average of 13.3%.

Education

17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Horace city, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 726 Census-designated places in Kansas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.