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Startex

South Carolina · 859 residents · 1.107 sq mi
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Startex has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,798. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
859
−13%since 2000
from 988 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
776 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 893 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+2%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2285588881K2K1990201020202024Startex
2024668
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,798
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$18,488
+47%since 2000
from $12,619 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing17.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services13.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−17%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(751)
Black6.4%(55)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(38)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.9%(231)
Diversity Score
27
−13%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+168%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 93.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.2%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−51.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Startex, South Carolina?

Startex, South Carolina has about 859 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Startex, South Carolina earns about $47,798 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 $71,400.

How educated are people in Startex, South Carolina?

About 16.1% 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 12.5% 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 239 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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