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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Starke

Florida · 5,593 residents · 7.178 sq mi
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Starke has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,021. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,100. The poverty rate of 23.9% 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: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,593
+7%since 1990
from 5,226 in 1990
1990 – 2025
779 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 728 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+10%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Starke
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,021
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,091 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,507
+40%since 1990
from $9,666 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 23.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$429
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $321 in 1990
US average: $602
65.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.4% in 1990
34.4% rent
2.2
+3%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(3,785)
Black27.4%(1,432)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(62)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score51.8%(2,706)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(3,677)
Black29.3%(1,641)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(125)
Asian1.2%(68)
Diversity Score58.2%(3,254)
58
+12%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.9%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
+10%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Starke, Florida?

Starke, Florida has about 5,593 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Starke, Florida?

The typical household in Starke, Florida earns about $27,021 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 $58,100, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Starke, Florida?

About 11.4% 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 23.9% 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 367 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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