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Star Harbor

Texas · 482 residents · 0.467 sq mi
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Star Harbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,568. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $249,400. With a median age of 57.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
482
+16%since 2000
from 416 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,032 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.7
−8%since 2000
from 62.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3413994585165751990201020202024Star Harbor
2024470
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,568
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,682 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,310
+37%since 2000
from $30,845 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.1%
+35.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,125 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
9.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+8%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(400)
Black1.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(437)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(17)
Asian1%(5)
Other2.3%(11)
Diversity Score17.2%(83)
Diversity Score
17
+141%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
56.0 min
+62%since 2000
from 34.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2011
from 35.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Star Harbor, Texas?

Star Harbor, Texas has about 482 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Star Harbor, Texas earns about $95,568 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 $249,400, and the typical rent is about $1,500 a month.

How educated are people in Star Harbor, Texas?

About 47.4% 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 6.7% 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 105 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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