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Startex

South Carolina · 745 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 $45,708. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 243 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
745
−25%since 2000
from 988 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
673 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 893 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2285588881K2K1990201020202024Startex
2024668
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,708
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$17,980
+42%since 2000
from $12,619 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance21.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,900
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Median gross rent
$633
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−32%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
7
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(538)
Black10.3%(77)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(92)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49%(365)
Diversity Score
49
+58%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+15%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 93.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.3%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Startex, South Carolina?

Startex, South Carolina has about 745 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Startex, South Carolina earns about $45,708 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 $55,900, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Startex, South Carolina?

About 0.0% 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 9.0% 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 353 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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