Starke

City in Bradford County, Florida

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Starke is a city in Bradford County, Florida, with 5,796 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 164 ft (50 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hampton, 6.0 miles S.

About Starke

Starke is a city in and the county seat of Bradford County, Florida, United States. The 2025 estimated population was 6,000. The origin of the city's name is disputed. Starke may have been named in honor of local landowner George W. Cole's fiancée's family or in honor of Madison Starke Perry, fourth governor of Florida.

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Living in Starke

Median household income
$52,258
Median home value
$214,300
Median rent
$840/mo
Median age
37
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Starke, FL population

Starke had 5,796 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,796
Density807 per sq mi (312 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Starke at a glance

StateFlorida (FL)
CountyBradford County
TypeCity
Population5,796 (2020)
Land area7.18 sq mi (18.6 km²)
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates29.9475° N, 82.1129° W
ZIP code32091
Official websitecityofstarke.org
Census code (GEOID)1268525

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Starke

What county is Starke in?

Starke is in Bradford County, Florida.

What is the population of Starke, FL?

5,796 people lived in Starke at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Starke, FL?

The ZIP code of Starke is 32091.

What is the elevation of Starke?

164 feet (50 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Starke?

Hampton (6.0 mi), Lawtey (7.4 mi), Raiford (11.1 mi), Waldo (11.2 mi), Keystone Heights (12.3 mi).

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