Starke is a city located in Bradford County Florida. Starke has a 2024 population of 5,982. It is also the county seat of Bradford County. Starke is currently growing at a rate of 0.76% annually and its population has increased by 3.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,801 in 2020.
The average household income in Starke is $50,027 with a poverty rate of 31.7%. The median age in Starke is 35.1 years: 31.7 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Starke was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,778 | 65.64% |
| Black or African American | 1,499 | 26.04% |
| Two or more races | 397 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 78 | 1.36% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,124 | 2.45 | 57 | 43 |
| Non Family | 910 | 1.34 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
| Married | 693 | 2.9 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Female | 327 | 4.6 | 25.4 | 74.6 |
| Male | 194 | 2.39 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
57.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 370 | 9.36% |
| Associates Degree | 481 | 12.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 328 | 8.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 147 | 3.72% |
| High School Graduate | 1,548 | 39.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 2.63% |
| Some College | 977 | 24.7% |
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 | 2,881 | 2,624 | 441 |
| Black | 791 | 668 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 188 | 107 | 0 |
| Asian | 78 | 78 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,474 | $44,225 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,771 | $20,341 | $25,098 |
| Overall | $34,076 | $44,275 | $25,200 |
| Some College | $40,547 | $48,611 | $34,807 |
$34,076
Average Earnings
$44,275
Average Male
$25,200
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.5% of Starke residents speak only English, while 1.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,280 | 1,028 | 31.34% |
| Black | 1,408 | 384 | 27.27% |
| Multiple | 389 | 222 | 57.07% |
31.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.29%
Male Poverty Rate
38.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Starke is Multiple, with 57.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Starke is Black, with 27.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 56.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.94% |
| Some College | 23.88% |
| High School | 23.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 79.27% |
| Female Employed | 27.36% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,133 | $64,809 |
| Households | $42,976 | $50,027 |
| Married Families | $72,292 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $26,409 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
27.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
277
Number of Veterans
237
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 108 |
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 93 |
| 75+ | 75 |
| 55 to 64 | 69 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 228 | 7.57% |
| Black | 49 | 4.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
70.36%
Born in Starke
95.73%
Native Born
4.27%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
4.27%
Naturalized
95.73% of Starke residents were born in the United States, with 70.36% having been born in Florida. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,208 | 45 | 0.73% |
| 2028 | 6,163 | 45 | 0.74% |
| 2027 | 6,118 | 46 | 0.76% |
| 2026 | 6,072 | 45 | 0.75% |
| 2025 | 6,027 | 45 | 0.75% |
| 2024 | 5,982 | 45 | 0.76% |
| 2023 | 5,937 | 72 | 1.23% |
| 2022 | 5,865 | 53 | 0.91% |
| 2021 | 5,812 | 11 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 5,801 | 345 | 6.32% |
| 2019 | 5,456 | 53 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 5,403 | -9 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 5,412 | 48 | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 5,364 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 5,364 | 21 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 5,343 | -43 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 5,386 | -49 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 5,435 | -9 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 5,444 | -39 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 5,483 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,593 | 367 | 7.02% |
| 1990 | 5,226 | -80 | -1.51% |
| 1980 | 5,306 | 458 | 9.45% |
| 1970 | 4,848 | 42 | 0.87% |
| 1960 | 4,806 | 1,862 | 63.25% |
| 1950 | 2,944 | -3,264 | -52.58% |