Startex, South Carolina facts for kids
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Startex, South Carolina
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Location of Startex, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 745 |
| • Density | 672.99/sq mi (259.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29377
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| Area code(s) | 864 |
| FIPS code | 45-68920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231824 |
Startex is a small community located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population information, but it's not an officially organized town or city.
In 2010, about 859 people lived in Startex. The area was first called Tucapau. This name came from a mill built there in 1896. Later, in 1936, a man named Walter Montgomery Sr. bought the mill. He changed its name to Startex. This new name was also the brand name for the home textiles, like towels or sheets, that the factory made. The mill stopped working in 1998, and most of its buildings were taken down in 1999.
Where is Startex Located?
Startex is found at specific geographic coordinates: 34.931672 degrees North and 82.098691 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Startex covers about 1.9 square miles (which is about 4.9 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Startex?
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| 2020 | 745 | — | |
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According to the census from the year 2000, there were 988 people living in Startex. These people lived in 391 different homes, and 265 of these were families. The population density was about 516 people for every square mile.
Most of the people in Startex were White, making up about 87.55% of the population. About 11.54% were African American. A small number of people were Asian or from other races. About 2.13% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 29.2% of the homes in Startex had children under 18 years old living there. About 49.4% of the homes were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.53 people, and the average family had about 3.12 people.
The people in Startex were of different ages. About 25.8% were under 18 years old. About 6.1% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 29.6%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 24.0% were between 45 and 64, and 14.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Startex was 37 years.
