Population 5,360 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Horton
Household size in Horton
| Period | Horton | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.89 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.05 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Horton are large by national standards, averaging 3.05 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.80 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Horton
| Period | Horton | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.4 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.4 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.9 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.4, Horton is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 38.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Horton
| Period | Horton | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Horton (14.1%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Horton
Renters in Horton
| Period | Horton | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Horton is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (49.0%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Horton
| Period | Horton | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Horton as nationally: 11.1%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Horton
| Period | Horton | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Horton is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Horton
| Period | Horton | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $522 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $629 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $621 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $921 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$399 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in Horton pays $921 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $399 a month since 2006–10, up 76%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Horton
Bachelor's degrees in Horton
| Period | Horton | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Horton have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.9%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.6 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Horton
| Period | Horton | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.8% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.5% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.1% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.9% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Horton never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.1 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Horton
| Period | Horton | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Horton has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Horton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horton | 3.05 | 34.4 | 14.1% | 23.3% | 11.1% | 1994 | $921 | 16.9% | 78.9% | 3.3% |
| Douglas | 3.14 | 35.7 | 8.3% | 26.8% | 12.5% | 1989 | $820 | 14.5% | 80.9% | 2.1% |
| McLarty | 2.39 | 53.1 | 10.2% | 30.7% | 12.4% | 1991 | $1,070 | 10.0% | 81.6% | 1.4% |
| Snead | 2.84 | 35.7 | 11.5% | 22.4% | 11.4% | 1985 | $739 | 12.1% | 74.3% | 2.0% |
| Summit | 2.97 | 45.8 | 13.8% | 12.4% | 7.1% | 1980 | $1,070 | 9.3% | 71.5% | 15.7% |
| Susan Moore | 3.07 | 37.9 | 1.1% | 19.7% | 8.8% | 1979 | $744 | 18.8% | 73.4% | 2.2% |
| Wynnville | 2.53 | 44.6 | 2.2% | 14.7% | 6.5% | 1977 | $700 | 22.1% | 77.8% | 10.1% |
| Strawberry | 2.60 | 39.0 | 3.5% | 16.4% | 5.6% | 1995 | $942 | 25.0% | 83.9% | 0.0% |
| Walnut Grove | 2.63 | 44.8 | 11.4% | 26.0% | 20.6% | 1983 | $491 | 13.3% | 74.5% | 7.9% |
| Albertville | 2.93 | 35.5 | 15.7% | 26.3% | 8.9% | 1984 | $880 | 17.5% | 77.6% | 5.6% |
| Altoona | 2.81 | 41.0 | 7.0% | 18.7% | 17.5% | 1983 | $751 | 12.7% | 78.8% | 10.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Horton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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