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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Star

Delaware · 8,277 residents · 6.802 sq mi
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North Star is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,616. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $254,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 133% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,277
+5%vs 2009
vs 7,874 in 2009
2000 – 2024
1,217 / sq mi
+5%vs 2009
vs 1,158 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
38.8
−8%vs 2009
vs 42.2 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
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20248K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$110,616
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $133,464 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$39,677
−24%vs 2009
vs $52,410 in 2009
US average: $21,522
2.4%
+1.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$254,600
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $447,600 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$634
US average: $602
97.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 99.2% in 2009
2.1% rent
2.3
−31%vs 2009
vs 3.4 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(7,103)
Black0.8%(66)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(153)
Asian7%(552)
Diversity Score22.6%(1,780)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(7,346)
Black2.5%(205)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(97)
Asian6.7%(553)
Diversity Score24%(1,990)
24
+6%vs 2009
vs 23 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

62.0%
+3.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 58.2% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 97.9% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
28.7%
+2.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 26.1% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in North Star, Delaware?

North Star, Delaware has about 8,277 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in North Star, Delaware?

The typical household in North Star, Delaware earns about $110,616 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Star, Delaware expensive?

In North Star, Delaware, the median home is worth about $254,600, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in North Star, Delaware?

About 62.0% of adults age 25 and over in North Star, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Star, Delaware?

About 2.4% of people in North Star, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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