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Starke

Florida · 5,963 residents (2025 est.) · 7.178 sq mi
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Starke has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,258. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $214,300. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,877
+5%since 2000
from 5,593 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
819 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 779 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+2%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,963 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Starke
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,258
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,021 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,923
+70%since 2000
from $13,507 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
−17%since 2010
from 0.494 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,300
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+91%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(3,677)
Black29.3%(1,641)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(125)
Asian1.2%(68)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.2%(3,254)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(3,868)
Black22.5%(1,323)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(150)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.1%(536)
Diversity Score63.4%(3,726)
Diversity Score
63
+9%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.5%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+32.6 ptssince 2017
from 62.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Starke, Florida?

Starke, Florida has about 5,877 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Starke, Florida?

The typical household in Starke, Florida earns about $52,258 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Starke, Florida expensive?

In Starke, Florida, the median home is worth about $214,300, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Starke, Florida?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Starke, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Starke, Florida?

About 28.7% of people in Starke, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Starke, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Starke, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 651 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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