The 2000 Census showed that Starr County had a population of 53,597 people. This represented 0.26% of the total population of Texas, making it the state's 54th most populous county (out of 254 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Starr had a population of 62,671 people. This is an increase of 16.93% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 60,968 | +13.75% | -2.72% since 2009 |
2009 | 62,671 | +16.93% | +1.82% since 2008 |
2008 | 61,552 | +14.84% | +0.99% since 2007 |
2007 | 60,949 | +13.72% | +1.18% since 2006 |
2006 | 60,240 | +12.39% | +1.64% since 2005 |
2005 | 59,266 | +10.58% | +1.02% since 2004 |
2004 | 58,668 | +9.46% | +2.36% since 2003 |
2003 | 57,317 | +6.94% | +2.6% since 2002 |
2002 | 55,862 | +4.23% | +2.38% since 2001 |
2001 | 54,565 | +1.81% | +1.81% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 53,597 | The Last Census |
Starr County had 17,589 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Starr County has a total area<3> of 1,229 square miles [3,183 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (6.26 square miles [16.2 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Starr County had a population density of 43.82 people per square mile [16.92 people/km²], making it the state's 73rd most densely populated county (out of 254 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Starr County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Starr and the state of Texas. Click here for the Starr County QuickFact (QF-48427).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Starr County:
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Starr County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
The nation of Mexico lies to the southwest.
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