Starr County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Starr County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48427
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 427
Geography
- Land Area
- 1223.18 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.94 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1229.12 sq mi
- Latitude
- 26.530903
- Longitude
- -98.740235
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 54,015
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 33,176
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,845 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic | 52,170 | 96.6% |
| White | 1,566 | 2.9% |
| Black | 233 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,386 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic | 31,787 | 95.8% |
| White | 1,216 | 3.7% |
| Black | 122 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 66,067
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $38,838
- Poverty Rate
- 33.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 21,981
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,731 | 32.9% |
| Black | 280 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 31,736
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 30,215 | 95.2% |
| Republican | 1,437 | 4.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 84 | 0.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 14,951 | 47.1% |
| Female | 16,782 | 52.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 643 | 2.0% |
| Hispanic | 30,960 | 97.6% |
| Black | 5 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,029
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 37.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 269 | 41.8% |
| Hispanic | 11,720 | 37.9% |
| Black | 2 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 6 | 20.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,932 | 33.0% |
| Female | 7,097 | 42.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,652 (20.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,051 (13.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 23,139
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $97,512
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $738
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.9%
- Work From Home
- 9.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.