Starks town is located in Somerset County Maine. Starks town has a 2024 population of 628. Starks town is currently growing at a rate of 1.95% annually and its population has increased by 5.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 597 in 2020.
The average household income in Starks town is $64,364 with a poverty rate of 18.75%. The median age in Starks town is 48.8 years: 49.2 years for males, and 46.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Starks town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 496 | 96.88% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 2.34% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.78% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 246 | 2.08 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Married | 127 | 2.46 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Non Family | 92 | 1.37 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Female | 20 | 2.7 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 7 | 2.71 | 100 | 0 |
2.4
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
94.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 8.68% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 6.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 42 | 10.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 6.95% |
| High School Graduate | 178 | 44.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 1.49% |
| Some College | 87 | 21.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 395 | 354 | 69 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,281 | $0 | $38,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,833 | $0 | $78,750 |
| High School Graduate | $35,179 | $36,667 | $31,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,143 | $27,143 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,667 | $33,472 | $29,750 |
| Some College | $26,875 | $0 | $26,458 |
$31,667
Average Earnings
$33,472
Average Male
$29,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.4% of Starks town residents speak only English, while 1.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 496 | 85 | 17.14% |
| Multiple | 12 | 11 | 91.67% |
18.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.87%
Male Poverty Rate
18.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Starks town is Multiple, with 91.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Starks town is White, with 17.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.9% |
| High School | 21.35% |
| Some College | 17.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.77% |
| Female Employed | 7.44% |
| Male Employed | 7.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,250 | $78,092 |
| Households | $55,938 | $64,364 |
| Married Families | $74,107 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,708 | $38,258 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.6%
Male Marriage Rate
54.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
37
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 8.31% |
| Native American | 1 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.21%
Born in Starks town
98.63%
Native Born
1.37%
Foreign Born
1.37%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.63% of Starks town residents were born in the United States, with 66.21% having been born in Maine. 1.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 688 | 12 | 1.78% |
| 2028 | 676 | 12 | 1.81% |
| 2027 | 664 | 12 | 1.84% |
| 2026 | 652 | 12 | 1.88% |
| 2025 | 640 | 12 | 1.91% |
| 2024 | 628 | 12 | 1.95% |
| 2023 | 616 | 12 | 1.99% |
| 2022 | 604 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 603 | 6 | 1.01% |
| 2020 | 597 | -41 | -6.43% |
| 2019 | 638 | 7 | 1.11% |
| 2018 | 631 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 630 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 630 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 630 | -4 | -0.63% |
| 2014 | 634 | -4 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 638 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 638 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 637 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 638 | 0 | 0% |