Starke County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18149 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,365 | — | #1,720 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,960 | -14.9% | #1,711 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.1 years | +8.2% | #1,454 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $157,700 | -44.1% | #2,079 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $712 | -38.8% | #2,689 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% | +6.1% | #1,616 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Starke County has a population of 23,365, making it the #1,720 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Starke County is $63,960, ranking #1,711 out of 3,222 counties — 14.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.4% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Starke County is $157,700 (-44.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $712/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.0%.
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92.2% of residents in Starke County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.
About Starke County, Indiana
Starke County, Indiana has a total population of 23,365, making it the 1,720th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Starke County is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Starke County is $63,960, which ranks #1,711 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Starke County is $157,700, 44.1% below the national median. Renters in Starke County pay a median gross rent of $712 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Starke County, 12.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.9 min.
Starke County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.3%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
All data for Starke County, Indiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.