Horizon City, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Horizon City is a small city located in Texas, within El Paso County. The total population is 23,668. It ranks as the 147th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Horizon City is 29.5 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 33.7% of the population under 18, Horizon City has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Horizon City is $65,737. This is 16% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.0%. This is 59% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.1%. This is 73% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $170,200. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Horizon City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Horizon City has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 90.7% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 6.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (6.5%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (90.7% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Horizon City, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.