Starr, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 258, Starr's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Starr is a small community located in South Carolina, within Anderson County. The total population is 258. It ranks as the 394th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Starr is 29.1 years. This is 28% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 38.0% of the population under 18, Starr has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Starr is $75,833. This is 9% higher than the state median of $69,324. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.1%. This is 78% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Starr, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $175,000. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $259,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Starr is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 97.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Starr has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.5% vs 61.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 7.4%.

Education

29.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Starr, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.