Starr County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48427 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66,067 | — | #828 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $37,639 | -49.9% | #3,098 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 29.4 years | -24.4% | #3,183 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $95,100 | -66.3% | #3,051 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $726 | -37.6% | #2,609 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 33.5% | +166.0% | #3,130 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Starr County has a population of 66,067, making it the #828 most populous county in the US. The median age is 29.4 years, which is 24.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Starr County is $37,639, ranking #3,098 out of 3,222 counties — 49.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 33.5% and unemployment stands at 10.4%.
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The median home value in Starr County is $95,100 (-66.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $726/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.5%.
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71.1% of residents in Starr County have health insurance coverage, which is 22.5% below the national rate.
About Starr County, Texas
Starr County, Texas has a total population of 66,067, making it the 828th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Starr County is 29.4 years, which is 24.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Starr County is $37,639, which ranks #3,098 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 49.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 33.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4%.
The median home value in Starr County is $95,100, 66.3% below the national median. Renters in Starr County pay a median gross rent of $726 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Starr County, 13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 71.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.5 min.
Starr County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (2.3%).
All data for Starr County, Texas 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.