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
Starr County locator map
Location of Starr County on Texas map.

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 : 10:06:46 (28th March 2024)
Density : 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 5.13% (2010-2020)
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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

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

Starr County has 3 neighbours.

  • 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

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People born in Starr County (1)

American politician Irma Rangel was born in Starr County

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