Rising Star
Town in Eastland County, Texas

Rising Star is a town in Eastland County, Texas, with 756 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,624 ft (495 m) above sea level. The nearest town is May, 8.5 miles S.
- 756residents (2020 Census)
- 1,624 ftelevation · 495 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 438 / sq mipopulation density
- 76471ZIP code
About Rising Star
Rising Star is a town in Eastland County, Texas, United States. Its population as of the 2020 census was 756.
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Living in Rising Star
- Median household income
- $37,037
- Median home value
- $39,500
- Median rent
- $707/mo
- Median age
- 45.8
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Rising Star had 756 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 756 |
|---|---|
| Density | 438 per sq mi (169 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rising Star at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Eastland County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 756 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.73 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.0976° N, 98.9665° W |
| ZIP code | 76471 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4862252 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rising Star
- May8.5 mi S
- Cross Plains11.8 mi W
- Thunderbird Bay13.4 mi S
- Carbon14.3 mi NE
- Gorman19.0 mi NE
- Cisco20.0 mi N
- Lake Brownwood21.0 mi S
- Blanket21.5 mi SE
- Eastland22.8 mi N
- Putnam23.1 mi NW
- Early24.6 mi S
- Comanche25.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rising Star
What county is Rising Star in?
Rising Star is in Eastland County, Texas.
What is the population of Rising Star, TX?
756 people lived in Rising Star at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rising Star, TX?
The ZIP code of Rising Star is 76471.
What is the elevation of Rising Star?
1,624 feet (495 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rising Star?
May (8.5 mi), Cross Plains (11.8 mi), Thunderbird Bay (13.4 mi), Carbon (14.3 mi), Gorman (19.0 mi).
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