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Starke, FL
City in Bradford County, Florida.
Population
5,877
Land area
7.2sq mi
People per sq mi
819
ZIP codes
0
Starke and its ZIP codes
Starke at a glance
- Starke is 96% denser than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,258 a year, 30% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,300 (40% below Florida) and median rent is $840 a month.
Local data for Starke, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Starke, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,258
Poverty rate
28.7%
Median home value
$214,300
Median rent
$840/mo
Homeownership
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
28.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (509), French Americans (297), German Americans (229).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bradford County. PPP loans are for Starke.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$38,699
9,673 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,074
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$188M
FY 2026, $6,641 per person
How people get to work
Starke, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.5%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Starke, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
231
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
436
4.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 45°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Starke, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities near Starke
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HamptonCity | 5.8 mi | 1.1 |
| LawteyCity | 7.6 mi | 1.5 |
| WaldoCity | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| RaifordTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Keystone HeightsCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| BrookerTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| MiddleburgCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 19.6 |
| Lake ButlerCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| Penney FarmsTown | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Worthington SpringsTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| La CrosseTown | 19 mi | 4.6 |
| Asbury LakeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 17 |
| GainesvilleCity | 22 mi | 64 |
| Oakleaf PlantationCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 16.4 |
| Glen St. MaryTown | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| MacclennyCity | 23 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Starke, FL in?
- Starke is in Bradford County, Florida.
- What is the population of Starke, FL?
- About 5,877 people live in Starke, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Starke?
- Nearby places include Hampton (5.8 mi), Lawtey (7.6 mi), Waldo (11 mi), Raiford (11 mi), Keystone Heights (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023