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Starke County

Indiana · 23,371 residents · 309.144 sq mi
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Starke County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,705. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $111,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
23,371
−1%since 2000
from 23,556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+16%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,705
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,243 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,105
+46%since 2000
from $16,466 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+3%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(22,685)
Black0.2%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(514)
Asian0.2%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(1,512)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(21,395)
Black0.3%(67)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(902)
Asian0.2%(40)
Other1.3%(314)
Diversity Score13.9%(3,252)
Segregation Score17%(3,972)
Diversity Score
14
+117%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+33%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Starke County, Indiana?

Starke County, Indiana has about 23,371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Starke County, Indiana?

The typical household in Starke County, Indiana earns about $49,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Starke County, Indiana expensive?

In Starke County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $111,100, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Starke County, Indiana?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Starke County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Starke County, Indiana?

About 17.5% of people in Starke County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Starke County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Starke County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 624 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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