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Rising Star

Texas · 835 residents · 1.727 sq mi
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Rising Star has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,118. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $23,400. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

835
−1%since 1990
from 840 in 1990
1990 – 2025
483 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 486 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.9
−29%since 1990
from 60.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6097619131K1K1990201020202024Rising Star
2024668
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,118
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,607 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,636
+49%since 1990
from $7,793 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 24.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$23,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$280
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $233 in 1990
US average: $602
74.8%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
25.2% rent
1.2
−24%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(828)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.3%(53)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(762)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(52)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score15.8%(132)
16
+148%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.3%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 55.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
−16%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rising Star, Texas?

Rising Star, Texas has about 835 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rising Star, Texas?

The typical household in Rising Star, Texas earns about $19,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rising Star, Texas expensive?

In Rising Star, Texas, the median home is worth about $23,400, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Rising Star, Texas?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rising Star, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rising Star, Texas?

About 24.4% of people in Rising Star, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rising Star, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rising Star, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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