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Starr

South Carolina · 165 residents · 1.498 sq mi
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Starr has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,917. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $121,300. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
165
−5%since 2000
from 173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
110 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+18%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1291642002352701990201020202024Starr
2024258
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,917
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,079
+29%since 2000
from $16,350 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
11.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+3%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(159)
Black3.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(156)
Black3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.1%(17)
Diversity Score29.5%(49)
Diversity Score
30
+92%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Starr, South Carolina?

Starr, South Carolina has about 165 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Starr, South Carolina?

The typical household in Starr, South Carolina earns about $47,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Starr, South Carolina expensive?

In Starr, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $121,300, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Starr, South Carolina?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Starr, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Starr, South Carolina?

About 36.2% of people in Starr, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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