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Star Harbor

Texas · 533 residents (2025 est.) · 0.467 sq mi
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Star Harbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $342,500. With a median age of 58.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
470
+13%since 2000
from 416 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,006 / sq mi
+31%since 2009
from 771 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
58.0
−7%since 2000
from 62.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:533 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3413994585165751990201020202024Star Harbor
2024470
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.3%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.3%(11)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(27)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.3%(20)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.6%(17)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.5%(21)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.7%(27)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.8%(79)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6421.1%(99)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.5%(73)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8414.7%(69)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.5%(21)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,083
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,682 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,389
+80%since 2000
from $30,845 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+39.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
−25%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$342,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
37.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−18%since 2009
from 3.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Star Harbor on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(400)
Black1.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(414)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.7%(36)
Diversity Score
27
+53%since 2009
from 18 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(8)
Spaniard0.9%(4)
Venezuelan0.6%(3)
Bolivian0.4%(2)
Ancestry
English16.6%(78)
Irish16%(75)
German14.3%(67)
Scottish3.2%(15)
Italian3%(14)
American2.8%(13)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(10)
Czech1.5%(7)
French1.3%(6)
Welsh0.9%(4)
British0.4%(2)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian0.4%(2)
Dutch0.4%(2)
Norwegian0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 34.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2011
from 35.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.6%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2017
from 87.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married10.9%(22)
Married79.2%(160)
Widowed4%(8)
Divorced5.9%(12)
Women 15+
Never married3.1%(7)
Married68.8%(154)
Widowed14.3%(32)
Divorced13.8%(31)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Star Harbor, Texas?

Star Harbor, Texas has about 470 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Star Harbor, Texas earns about $107,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Star Harbor, Texas expensive?

In Star Harbor, Texas, the median home is worth about $342,500.

How educated are people in Star Harbor, Texas?

About 46.3% of adults age 25 and over in Star Harbor, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Star Harbor, Texas?

About 5.1% of people in Star Harbor, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Star Harbor, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Star Harbor, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 93 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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