Starke County's 2026 population is estimated at 23,721, reflecting a 0.55% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Starke County is the 65th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 23,348 and has grown 1.6% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.1 years
Female: 42.5 years
Male: 41.6 years
There are 18,098 adults, (4,826 of whom are seniors) in Starke County.
Female: 11,599 (49.6%)
Male: 11,766 (50.4%)
The racial composition of Starke County includes 92.3% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,565 | 92.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,063 | 4.55% |
| Other race | 453 | 1.94% |
| Black or African American | 126 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 81 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.33% |
Starke County 's average per capita income is $40,423. Household income levels show a median of $63,960. The poverty rate stands at 13.37%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,899 | - |
| Families | $74,665 | $84,005 |
| Households | $63,960 | $74,205 |
| Non Families | $38,824 | $48,482 |
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