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Rising Star

County:
Eastland County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.727
State:
Texas

Rising Star is a town located in Eastland County, Texas. Rising Star has a 2026 population of 786. Rising Star is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 3.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 762 in 2020.

The median household income in Rising Star is $37,037 with a poverty rate of 14.83%. The median age in Rising Star is 45.8 years: 44.5 years for males, and 45.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.8 males.

786
Total Population
455
Density (mi²)
4 0.51%
Growth

Rising Star Population

Rising Star Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202678640.51%
202578240.51%
202477840.52%
202377450.65%
202276981.05%
2021761-1-0.13%
202076220.26%
201982780.98%
2018819-9-1.09%
201782840.49%
2016824-2-0.24%
2015826-5-0.6%
201483140.48%
201382720.24%
2012825-14-1.67%
201183940.48%
201083810.12%

Median Age

Overall: 45.8 years
Female: 45.9 years
Male: 44.5 years

Rising Star Adults

There are 523 adults, (168 of whom are seniors) in Rising Star.

Sex Ratio

Female: 380 (56.9%)
Male: 288 (43.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rising Star includes 88.62% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White59288.62%
Two or more races6910.33%
Black or African American40.6%
Native American20.3%
Other race10.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races497.34%
White81.2%
Native American20.3%
Other race10.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White58487.43%
Two or more races202.99%
Black or African American40.6%

Rising Star Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rising Star 's average per capita income is $31,833. Household income levels show a median of $37,037. The poverty rate stands at 14.83%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$60,625-
Families$59,688$74,817
Households$37,037$49,675
Non Families$26,667$26,848

$31,833

Average Income

$37,037

Median Household Income

14.83%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)