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Startex

South Carolina · 988 residents · 1.107 sq mi
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Startex has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,417. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $54,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
988
−10%since 1990
from 1,098 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
893 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 992 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.1
−10%since 1990
from 41.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2285588881K2K1990201020202024Startex
2024668
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,417
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,370 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$12,619
+17%since 1990
from $10,825 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.8%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2020
Median gross rent
$513
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $307 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
24.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+40%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(928)
Black15.5%(170)
Hispanic / Latino2%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score36.3%(398)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(849)
Black11.5%(114)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(21)
Asian0.4%(4)
Diversity Score31%(306)
Diversity Score
31
−15%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.8%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
−9%since 1990
from 14.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Startex, South Carolina?

Startex, South Carolina has about 988 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Startex, South Carolina earns about $30,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Startex, South Carolina expensive?

In Startex, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $54,900, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Startex, South Carolina?

About 7.7% 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 13.8% 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 110 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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