Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Starke, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,877

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.8%3,868

Black

22.5%1,323

Two or More

9.1%532

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%150

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.2%373

High School Diploma

28.7%1,160

Some College (<1 yr)

9.4%380

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%504

Associate's Degree

14.6%589

Bachelor's Degree

13.2%534

Master's Degree

4.9%198

Doctorate

0.1%5

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

18.2%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$214,300

Median Renti

$840

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.3%1,239

Renter-Occupied

43.7%963

Total Units

2,583

Homeownership

56.3%

Vacancy Rate

14.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

21.6%268

$50K–$100K

4.9%61

$100K–$150K

9.7%120

$150K–$200K

9%112

$200K–$300K

34.1%422

$300K–$500K

16.1%200

$500K–$1M

4.5%56

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

174

$750–$1,000

410

$1,000–$1,250

237

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%29

2010–2019

3.5%91

2000–2009

13.5%348

1990–1999

9.9%256

1980–1989

20.4%528

1970–1979

7.4%192

1960–1969

19%490

1950–1959

15.4%397

1940–1949

5.2%134

1939 or earlier

4.6%118

Heating Fuel

Electricity

94%2,070

Utility Gas

5.4%118

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%7

No Fuel

0.3%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,258

Mean Household Incomei

$60,848

Per Capita Incomei

$22,923

Poverty Ratei

25.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,570

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.6%233

$10K–$15K

6.4%140

$15K–$20K

4.1%90

$20K–$25K

8.4%185

$25K–$30K

2.2%49

$30K–$35K

2.9%64

$35K–$40K

2.7%59

$40K–$45K

2.2%48

$45K–$50K

4.2%93

$50K–$60K

8.7%191

$60K–$75K

14.9%327

$75K–$100K

11.6%255

$100K–$125K

12.9%284

$125K–$150K

1.9%42

$150K–$200K

6.4%142

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

124

Residentsi

225

Avg. Tenant Renti

$450/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers78 homes63% occupied$478/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 846 homes94% occupied$402/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,258/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

71.7%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

27.6%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

86.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

65.8% of subsidized households are minority

17.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2864.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,440

Avg. Commutei

28.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,466

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

334(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.5%Insured

15.5%Uninsured