Starr County, Texas
Starr County: County in Texas, United States
About
Starr County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 60,968 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 64,266 inhabitants. Its county seat is Rio Grande City. The county was created 176 years ago in 1847.
Starr County is located in southern Texas along the Mexican border. As of the 2020 census, the population was 64,454 making it the 27th most populous county in Texas. The county seat is Rio Grande City.
History
Early history
Starr County was established in 1848 and named after James Harper Starr, a Secretary of the Treasury for the Republic of Texas. Rio Grande City became county seat in 1848.
20th century
The economy was based on ranching early on. In the 1900s, oil and gas production became important industries.
Economy
Oil and gas
Oil and natural gas production is a major economic driver today. The county sits atop part of the Eagle Ford Shale formation.
Agriculture
Citrus fruit orchards, vegetable farming, and cattle ranching remain important agricultural activities.
International trade
The Rio Grande City Port of Entry facilitates significant cross-border trade and commerce.
Attractions
Top attractions include:
- Roma Historic District - historic downtown with architecture and shopping
- Los Ebanos Ferry Crossing - hand-operated ferry crossing the Rio Grande
- Sal del Rey Salt War Battlefield historic site
Quick Facts about Starr County
| Population : | 64,266 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Twitter username : | starrcountytx |
| Area : | 3184 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.5% |
| Named for : | James Harper Starr |
| Altitude : | 348 feet / 106 meters |
| Capital : | Rio Grande City |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1848 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:07:12 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Starr County is located at 26°33'44"N 98°44'18"W (26.5621500, -98.7384000). It has 3 neighbors: Brooks County, Jim Hogg County and Zapata County.
Starr County map
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The largest city of Starr County is Rio Grande City with a population of 14,511. Other cities include, Roma population 11,476, Escobares population 2,650 and La Grulla population 1,682. See all Starr County cities & populated places.
Starr County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Starr County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande City | 14,511 | City in Starr County, Texas, United States |
| Roma | 11,476 | City in Starr County, Texas, United States of America |
| Escobares | 2,650 | City in Starr County, Texas, United States |
| La Grulla | 1,682 | City in Starr County, Texas, United States |
| La Puerta | 632 | Census designated place |
| Garceno | 420 | Census designated place |
- Official Website
Official website of Starr County
Starr County has 3 neighbours.
- Brooks County county in Texas, United States
- Jim Hogg County county in Texas, United States
- Zapata County county in Texas, United States
- Rio Grande City
Demographics
The population of Starr County increased by 5.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 60,968 | - | census |
| 2011 | 61,642 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 61,970 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 62,381 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 62,965 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 63,484 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 63,894 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 64,130 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 64,249 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 64,633 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 64,266 | -0.57% | estimation process |
People born in Starr County (1)
American politician Irma Rangel was born in Starr County
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
