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Lone Star, TX
City in Morris County, Texas.
Population
1,543
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
780
ZIP codes
0
Lone Star and its ZIP codes
Lone Star at a glance
- Lone Star is about 6.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,646 a year, 51% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,500 (52% below Texas) and median rent is $752 a month.
Local data for Lone Star, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lone Star, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,646
Poverty rate
28.0%
Median home value
$137,500
Median rent
$752/mo
Homeownership
53.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
47.8
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (127), German Americans (127), Irish Americans (112).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morris County. PPP loans are for Lone Star.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,602
3,278 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,766
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$102M
FY 2026, $8,559 per person
How people get to work
Lone Star, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lone Star, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
342
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 35°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lone Star, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Lone Star
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hughes SpringsCity | 6.4 mi | 2.5 |
| DaingerfieldCity | 6.5 mi | 2.5 |
| Ore CityCity | 9.3 mi | 2.2 |
| AvingerTown | 9.6 mi | 1.9 |
| PittsburgCity | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| Pine HarborCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.3 |
| OmahaCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| NaplesCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| MariettaTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Rocky MoundTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| GilmerCity | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| LindenCity | 21 mi | 3.5 |
| Mount PleasantCity | 21 mi | 20.3 |
| JeffersonCity | 24 mi | 4.4 |
| East MountainCity | 24 mi | 2.1 |
| DouglassvilleTown | 27 mi | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lone Star, TX in?
- Lone Star is in Morris County, Texas.
- What is the population of Lone Star, TX?
- About 1,543 people live in Lone Star, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lone Star?
- Nearby places include Hughes Springs (6.4 mi), Daingerfield (6.5 mi), Ore City (9.3 mi), Avinger (9.6 mi), Pittsburg (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023