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Rising Star

Texas · 756 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 $30,848. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $32,400. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
756
−9%since 2000
from 835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
438 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+9%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6097619131K1K1990201020202024Rising Star
2024668
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,848
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,118 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,765
+61%since 2000
from $11,636 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−14%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(762)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(52)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(132)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(598)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(103)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other4.9%(37)
Diversity Score41.5%(314)
Diversity Score
42
+164%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+11%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 36.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
55.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.1%
−38.2 ptssince 2013
from 68.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rising Star, Texas?

Rising Star, Texas has about 756 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rising Star, Texas earns about $30,848 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 $32,400, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Rising Star, Texas?

About 6.8% 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 26.3% 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 84 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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