Starke County, Indiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Starke County
- State
- Indiana
- FIPS Code
- 18149
- State FIPS
- 18
- County FIPS
- 149
Geography
- Land Area
- 309.14 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.06 sq mi
- Total Area
- 312.21 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.284478
- Longitude
- -86.644636
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 23,062
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 17,868
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 22,172 | 96.1% |
| Hispanic | 894 | 3.9% |
| White | 21,688 | 94.0% |
| Black | 120 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,304 | 96.8% |
| Hispanic | 561 | 3.1% |
| White | 16,952 | 94.9% |
| Black | 168 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 159 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 23,365
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,043
- Poverty Rate
- 13.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,101
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,565 | 92.3% |
| Black | 126 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 16,230
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,256 | 26.2% |
| Republican | 4,354 | 26.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,321 | 45.1% |
| Other | 299 | 1.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,034 | 49.5% |
| Female | 8,194 | 50.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,698 | 84.4% |
| Hispanic | 493 | 3.0% |
| Black | 17 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,934
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,929 | 43.3% |
| Hispanic | 148 | 30.0% |
| Black | 7 | 41.2% |
| Asian | 37 | 48.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,401 | 42.3% |
| Female | 3,532 | 43.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,932 (36.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,058 (12.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,273
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $157,304
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $881
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 4.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.