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Startex

South Carolina · 668 residents · 1.107 sq mi
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Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 320 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 34.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
668
−32%since 2000
from 988 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
603 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 893 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
−12%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2285588881K2K1990201020202024Startex
2024668
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$37,174
+195%since 2000
from $12,619 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.3%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance23.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical23.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$901
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.7%
−57.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
81.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
−57.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(849)
Black11.5%(114)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(21)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score31%(306)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96%(641)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(27)
Diversity Score9.7%(65)
Diversity Score
10
−69%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+25%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 93.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.9%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−51.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.4%
+18.8 ptssince 2012
from 5.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+55.2 ptssince 2017
from 44.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+35.8 ptssince 2016
from 64.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−35.8 ptssince 2016
from 35.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Startex, South Carolina?

Startex, South Carolina has about 668 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Startex, South Carolina expensive?

In Startex, South Carolina, the typical rent is about $901 a month.

How educated are people in Startex, South Carolina?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Startex, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Startex, South Carolina?

About 34.3% of people in Startex, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Startex, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Startex, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 430 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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