2023 ACS Census Data · Population 65,809
Starr County is a mid-sized county in Texas with a population of 65,809. The median household income is $38,182, 41% below the national average. The poverty rate is 33.5%, median home value is $93,300, and 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 45% below the national average.
Population
65,809
2023 estimate
Rank #829 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$38,182
Household
Rank #3079 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$93,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #3019 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
13.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #2956 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
27.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
92.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
1.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
41% below Texas avg·41% below national avg
Poverty Rate
124% below Texas avg·124% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% above Texas avg·0% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$18,063
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
33.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
57.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
46% below Texas avg·55% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
26% below Texas avg·23% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% below Texas avg·2% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
15% below Texas avg·11% below national avg
Housing Units
23,008
Households
18,692
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,424
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
72.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
38% below Texas avg·45% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
28% below Texas avg·32% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
34.9%
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