Startex

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Aerial view of Startex, South Carolina
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Startex is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, with 745 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 814 ft (248 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wellford, 1.5 miles NW.

About Startex

Startex is a census-designated place (CDP) in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 859 at the 2010 census. The area was originally known as Tucapau, named after the mill that was built there in 1896. In 1936, Walter Montgomery Sr. bought the mill and changed its name to Startex—the brand name of household textiles produced at the plant. The mill ceased operations in 1998 and was mostly dismantled in 1999.

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Startex, SC population

Startex had 745 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census745
Density826 per sq mi (319 per km²)

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

Startex at a glance

StateSouth Carolina (SC)
CountySpartanburg County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population745 (2020)
Land area0.90 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Coordinates34.9333° N, 82.0910° W
ZIP code29377
Census code (GEOID)4568920

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

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Frequently asked questions about Startex

What county is Startex in?

Startex is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

What is the population of Startex, SC?

745 people lived in Startex at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Startex, SC?

The ZIP code of Startex is 29377.

What is the elevation of Startex?

814 feet (248 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Startex?

Wellford (1.5 mi), Duncan (2.9 mi), Lyman (3.5 mi), Fairforest (4.2 mi), Reidville (4.8 mi).

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