Starke, Florida Population 2022
Starke is a city located in Bradford County Florida. Starke has a 2020 population of 5,488. It is also the county seat of Bradford County. Starke is currently growing at a rate of 0.40% annually and its population has increased by 0.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,484 in 2010.
The average household income in Starke is $47,529 with a poverty rate of 32.61%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $863 per month, and the median house value is $97,900. The median age in Starke is 43.9 years, 36.9 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
Starke Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Starkewas:
- White: 64.55%
- Black or African American: 34.03%
- Two or more races: 0.74%
- Asian: 0.57%
- Native American: 0.11%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,481 | 64.55% |
| Black or African American | 1,835 | 34.03% |
| Two or More Races | 40 | 0.74% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.11% |
Starke Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,004 | 2.48 | 50.2 |
| Non Family | 818 | 1.3 | 44.6 |
| Married | 744 | 2.91 | 70.3 |
| Female | 344 | 3.33 | 20.6 |
| Male | 98 | 6.14 | 48 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 330 | 8.32% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 511 | 12.88% |
| High School Graduate | 1,471 | 37.08% |
| Some College | 855 | 21.55% |
| Associates Degree | 387 | 9.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 284 | 7.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 129 | 3.25% |
Starke Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,559 | 2,220 | 375 |
| Black | 1,150 | 728 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 181 | 117 | |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 24 | |
| Asian | 31 | 31 | 13 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.94%.
Starke Language by Age
Starke Language
96.11% of Starke residents speak only English, while 3.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.82% of the population.
Starke Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,746 | 840 | 48.11% |
| White | 2,880 | 672 | 23.33% |
| Hispanic | 307 | 120 | 39.09% |
| Other | NaN% |
32.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.87%
Male Poverty Rate
32.38%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Starke
The race most likely to be in poverty in Starke is Black, with 48.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Starke is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.30%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.00%.
Starke Marital Status
Marriage Rates
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.5%
Male Marriage Rate
35.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Starke Married by Age and Sex
Starke Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Starke Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 350 | 11.84% |
| Black | 130 | 10.88% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 14.38% |
Starke Veterans by Education
15.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
48.3%
Labor Force Participation
44.1%
Employment Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
66.70%
Born in Starke
97.03%
Native Born
2.97%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
2.45%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.03% of Starke residents were born in the United States, with 66.70% having been born in Florida. 0.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,488 | 22 | 0.40% |
| 2021 | 5,466 | 22 | 0.40% |
| 2020 | 5,444 | 22 | 0.41% |
| 2019 | 5,422 | 22 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 5,400 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 5,406 | 48 | 0.90% |
| 2016 | 5,358 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 5,362 | 20 | 0.37% |
| 2014 | 5,342 | -45 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 5,387 | -49 | -0.90% |
| 2012 | 5,436 | -9 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 5,445 | -39 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 5,484 | -109 | -0.20% |
| 2000 | 5,593 | 367 | 0.68% |
| 1990 | 5,226 | -80 | -0.15% |
| 1980 | 5,306 | 458 | 0.91% |
| 1970 | 4,848 | 42 | 0.09% |
| 1960 | 4,806 | 1,862 | 5.02% |
| 1950 | 2,944 | 0.00% |