Starr County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Starr County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,833 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 52.8 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.62% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 27.3 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 18,689 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Starr County grew by 8.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 65,797 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Starr County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Starr County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,984 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.14% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Starr County is about 50% lower than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Starr County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $75,589 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $714 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.6% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Starr County is about 8.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $714 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Starr County spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 145 hours, about 6.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Starr County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.4 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.7 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 145 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,486 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.1% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,704 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 331 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Starr County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Starr County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Starr County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.1% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.49 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
Starr County has a health index of F, which means it scores poorly in health.
| Metric | Starr County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 34.2% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.8% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Starr County, Texas.
What is the population of Starr County, Texas?
The population of Starr County, Texas is 64,833, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Starr County, Texas?
The population density of Starr County, Texas is 52.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Starr County, Texas?
The median household income in Starr County, Texas is $37,984, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Starr County, Texas?
The median home price in Starr County, Texas is $75,589, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Starr County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Starr County, Texas is 10.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.