Starr County, Administrative county in South Texas, United States
Starr County encompasses 1,229 square miles of land with elevations ranging from 200 to 400 feet, featuring sandy soils and limestone formations.
The territory shows evidence of Indian settlements dating back 11,000 years, with Spanish explorer Jacinto García de Sepulveda documenting the first European exploration.
The county maintains a population of 65,920 residents as of 2020, with Hispanic heritage representing 97.7 percent of the demographic composition.
The Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District serves eastern residents while the Roma Independent School District accommodates western area students.
South Texas College operates a dedicated campus in the county, offering higher education programs through partnerships with the University of Texas-Pan American.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1848
Capital city: Rio Grande City
Shares border with: Hidalgo County, Brooks County, Jim Hogg County, Zapata County
Website: https://co.starr.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 26.57000,-98.73000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:44
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