Star Harbor, Texas facts for kids
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Star Harbor, Texas
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Location of Star Harbor, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 482 |
| • Density | 1,021.41/sq mi (394.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-70076 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411973 |
Star Harbor is a small city located in Henderson County, Texas, United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 482 people, according to the 2020 census.
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Geography of Star Harbor
Star Harbor is in the western part of Henderson County. It sits on a piece of land that sticks out into the south end of Cedar Creek Reservoir. Think of it like a small finger of land reaching into the lake!
The city is surrounded by the main part of the lake to its south, west, and north. There's also an arm of the lake, created by Caney Creek, to the northeast. Star Harbor is about 4 miles northwest of Malakoff. It is also about 13 miles west of Athens, which is the main city for Henderson County.
The United States Census Bureau says that Star Harbor covers a total area of about 1.4 square kilometers (0.55 square miles). Most of this area, about 1.2 square kilometers (0.47 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.09 square miles), is water. This means a good portion of the city's area is part of the lake!
People of Star Harbor (Demographics)
Demographics is a fancy word for studying the people who live in a place. It looks at things like how many people there are, their ages, and their backgrounds.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 310 | — | |
| 1990 | 368 | 18.7% | |
| 2000 | 416 | 13.0% | |
| 2010 | 444 | 6.7% | |
| 2020 | 482 | 8.6% | |
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The number of people living in Star Harbor has slowly grown over the years. In 1980, there were 310 people. By 2020, the population had reached 482.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 437 | 90.66% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1 | 0.21% |
| Asian (NH) | 5 | 1.04% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 22 | 4.56% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 3.53% |
| Total | 482 |
In 2020, there were 482 people living in Star Harbor. These people made up 233 households and 186 families. Most of the people living in Star Harbor are White. There are also smaller numbers of people from Asian, Black, and mixed backgrounds. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
In the year 2000, the city had 416 people. At that time, about 8.5% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (75%) were married couples. The average age of people in Star Harbor in 2000 was 63 years old. This means it's a city with many older adults.
Education in Star Harbor
Students in Star Harbor attend schools that are part of the Malakoff Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Star Harbor (Texas) para niños
