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EspañolSTARR COUNTY, TEXAS
'Starr County' is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 53,597. Its county seat is Rio Grande City6. The county is named for James Harper Starr who served as Secretary of the Treasury of the Republic of Texas.
| Contents |
| Geography |
| Major Highways |
| Adjacent counties |
| History |
| Demographics |
| 2004 Election |
| Cities |
| Unincorporated areas |
| Education |
| External links |
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,184 km² (1,229 mi²). 3,168 km² (1,223 mi²) of it is land and 16 km² (6 mi²) of it (0.51%) is water.
Major Highways
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Loma blanca Rd. mainly used by drug runners.
Adjacent counties
★ Jim Hogg County (north)
★ Brooks County (northeast)
★ Hidalgo County (east)
★ Zapata County (west)
The Mexican state of Tamaulipas lies to the south
History
The founder of Starr County was Matias Longoria, who was awarded a land grant from the king of Spain.
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 53,597 people, 14,410 households, and 12,666 families residing in the county. The population density was 17/km² (44/mi²). There were 17,589 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (14/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 87.92% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 9.91% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races.
97.54% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
According to the Census Bureau, Starr County had the highest percentage of Hispanic residents of any county in the United States[1].
There were 14,410 households out of which 54.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.50% were married couples living together, 17.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.10% were non-families. 11.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.69 and the average family size was 4.01.
In the county, the population was spread out with 37.40% under the age of 18, 11.00% from 18 to 24, 27.10% from 25 to 44, 16.30% from 45 to 64, and 8.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 94.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $16,504, and the median income for a family was $17,556. Males had a median income of $17,398 versus $13,533 for females. The per capita income for the county was $7,069. About 47.40% of families and 50.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 59.40% of those under age 18 and 43.30% of those age 65 or over. Starr County is one of the lowest-income counties in the United States.
2004 Election
Starr County is among a handful of counties in Texas that gave the majority of their votes to Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts.
Cities
★ La Grulla
★ Rio Grande City
★ Roma
★ Escobares
Unincorporated areas
Education
Residents of eastern Starr County are zoned to schools in the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District.
Residents of western Starr County are zoned to schools in the Roma Independent School District.
Residents of northeastern Starr County are zoned to schools in the San Isidro Independent School District.
External links
★ Starr County Government
★ Starr County in ''Handbook of Texas Online'' at the University of Texas
★ Starr County TX Genweb
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