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Star Harbor

Texas · 533 residents (2025 est.) · 0.47 sq mi
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Star Harbor is a city of 470 people in Texas. At a median age of 58.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 93% of the housing stock. The average commute runs 49 minutes. That puts it in the top 6% of US cities for household income. 0% of residents were born outside the United States.

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

470
+13%since 2000
from 416 in 2000
533 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,006 / sq mi
+31%since 2009
from 771 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
58.0
−7%since 2000
from 62.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.47 sq mi
Population, 19902024
34139945851657519902000201020202024Star 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

$107,083
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,682 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$342,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
93.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
6.8% rent
37.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.98 people
+4%since 2009
from 1.91 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
14.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
43.8%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.2
−18%since 2009
from 3.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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)
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)
Section 05

Education

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%
17.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

49.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 34.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
78.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
11.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
9.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
56.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2011
from 35.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
84.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
34.6%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
61.6%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
50.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
11.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
4.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2013
from 9.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
96.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2017
from 87.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
98.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
97.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
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)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2013
from 9.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
65.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
20.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
35.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
4.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
82.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
38.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)14.8%(4)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era55.6%(15)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War7.4%(2)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II7.4%(2)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 27 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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