Starr County
Origin of the Name
Starr County got its name from James Harper Starr (1809–1890), a treasurer for the Republic of Texas and Confederate official.
Starr County
County Details
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County Seat Rio Grande City
Established 1848
Population 65,920
Median Age 29.5
Land Area 1223.18 sq mi
Water Area 5.93 sq mi
Total Area 1229.1 sq mi
Percent Urban 71.4%
Percent Rural 28.6%
Latitude, Longitude 26.6215° N, 98.7481° W