Starke
City in Bradford County, Florida

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.
- 5,796residents (2020 Census)
- 164 ftelevation · 50 m
- 7.2 sq miland area · 18.6 km²
- 807 / sq mipopulation density
- 32091ZIP code
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 had 5,796 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,796 |
|---|---|
| Density | 807 per sq mi (312 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Starke at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Bradford County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,796 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.18 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.9475° N, 82.1129° W |
| ZIP code | 32091 |
| Official website | cityofstarke.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1268525 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Starke
- Hampton6.0 mi S
- Lawtey7.4 mi N
- Raiford11.1 mi NW
- Waldo11.2 mi S
- Keystone Heights12.3 mi SE
- Brooker13.8 mi W
- Middleburg14.5 mi NE
- Lake Butler14.6 mi W
- Worthington Springs17.8 mi W
- Penney Farms18.2 mi E
- La Crosse18.6 mi W
- Asbury Lake20.5 mi E
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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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