Rising Star is a town located in Eastland County Texas. Rising Star has a 2024 population of 775. Rising Star is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 2.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 757 in 2020.
The average household income in Rising Star is $40,810 with a poverty rate of 22.86%. The median age in Rising Star is 45.5 years: 43 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rising Star was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 663 | 90.33% |
| Two or more races | 64 | 8.72% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.27% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 322 | 2.17 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Non Family | 175 | 1.04 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Married | 88 | 3.55 | 58 | 42 |
| Female | 37 | 3.54 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Male | 22 | 3.41 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
50.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 17.35% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 6.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20 | 4.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 173 | 35.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 7.96% |
| Some College | 141 | 28.78% |
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 | 403 | 315 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 76 | 43 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 12 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 4.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,917 | $0 | $57,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,966 | $26,471 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,389 | $30,096 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,875 | $28,750 | $24,375 |
| Some College | $37,188 | $43,750 | $0 |
$26,875
Average Earnings
$28,750
Average Male
$24,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.32% of Rising Star residents speak only English, while 13.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 588 | 109 | 18.54% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 48 | 50.53% |
| Multiple | 57 | 3 | 5.26% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 100% |
22.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.7%
Male Poverty Rate
28.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rising Star is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rising Star is Multiple, with 5.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 40% |
| Some College | 30.3% |
| High School | 26.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 24.19% |
| Male Employed | 7.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,625 | $61,056 |
| Households | $31,667 | $40,810 |
| Married Families | $52,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,987 | $22,499 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.7%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
53
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 75+ | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 10.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.5%
Labor Force Participation
45%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
75.75%
Born in Rising Star
91.96%
Native Born
8.04%
Foreign Born
3.95%
Non Citizen
4.09%
Naturalized
91.96% of Rising Star residents were born in the United States, with 75.75% having been born in Texas. 3.95% 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 | 798 | 4 | 0.5% |
| 2028 | 794 | 5 | 0.63% |
| 2027 | 789 | 5 | 0.64% |
| 2026 | 784 | 4 | 0.51% |
| 2025 | 780 | 5 | 0.65% |
| 2024 | 775 | 4 | 0.52% |
| 2023 | 771 | 4 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 767 | 11 | 1.46% |
| 2021 | 756 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 757 | -70 | -8.46% |
| 2019 | 827 | 8 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 819 | -9 | -1.09% |
| 2017 | 828 | 4 | 0.49% |
| 2016 | 824 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 826 | -5 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 831 | 4 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 827 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 825 | -14 | -1.67% |
| 2011 | 839 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 838 | 0 | 0% |