Starr County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$38,182
Per Capita Income
$18,063
Poverty Rate
33.5%
SNAP Recipients
41.4%
Gini Index
0.529
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K36.7%
$25K–$50K26.7%
$50K–$75K12.2%
$75K–$100K8.1%
$100K–$150K10.7%
$150K–$200K2.8%
$200K+2.8%
The median household income in Starr County, TX is $38,182 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $18,063. 33.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 41.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.529 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).