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Starke

Florida · 5,796 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 $37,737. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,100. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,796
+4%since 2000
from 5,593 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
807 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 779 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+9%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Starke
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,737
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,021 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,001
+41%since 2000
from $13,507 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$884
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
43.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+20%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(3,423)
Black29.2%(1,690)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(325)
Asian0.9%(54)
Other1.6%(90)
Diversity Score66.1%(3,829)
Diversity Score
66
+14%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 19.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Starke, Florida?

Starke, Florida has about 5,796 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Starke, Florida?

The typical household in Starke, Florida earns about $37,737 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 $97,100, and the typical rent is about $884 a month.

How educated are people in Starke, Florida?

About 8.9% 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 31.7% 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 570 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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