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Starbuck, MN
City in Pope County, Minnesota.
Population
1,235
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
835
ZIP codes
0
Starbuck and its ZIP codes
Starbuck at a glance
- Starbuck is about 12 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,583, 19% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,300 (49% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,000 a month.
Local data for Starbuck, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Starbuck, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,583
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$168,300
Median rent
$1,000/mo
Homeownership
76.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (397), Norwegian Americans (310), Irish Americans (91).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pope County. PPP loans are for Starbuck.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,343
4,400 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,989
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$97.62M
FY 2026, $8,633 per person
How people get to work
Starbuck, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Starbuck, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
443
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 2°F
26.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Starbuck, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Starbuck
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Long BeachCity | 5.2 mi | 1.4 |
| LowryCity | 6.7 mi | 0.5 |
| GlenwoodCity | 7.8 mi | 5.7 |
| CyrusCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| FarwellCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| SedanCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| KensingtonCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| VillardCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| HancockCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| ForadaCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| ClontarfCity | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| MorrisCity | 18 mi | 4.7 |
| WestportCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| HoffmanCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| AlexandriaCity | 20 mi | 17.2 |
| BensonCity | 20 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Starbuck, MN in?
- Starbuck is in Pope County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Starbuck, MN?
- About 1,235 people live in Starbuck, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Starbuck?
- Nearby places include Long Beach (5.2 mi), Lowry (6.7 mi), Glenwood (7.8 mi), Cyrus (10 mi), Farwell (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023