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North Star

Delaware · 8,056 residents · 6.802 sq mi
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North Star is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $446,300. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 107% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,056
−3%since 2000
from 8,277 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,184 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+30%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
7K8K8K8K8K2000201020202024North Star
20248K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,955
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,616 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,147
+59%since 2000
from $39,677 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$446,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $254,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,479
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $634 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
5.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+36%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(7,346)
Black2.5%(205)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(97)
Asian6.7%(553)
Other0%
Diversity Score24%(1,990)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(6,393)
Black3.1%(248)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(210)
Asian11.7%(945)
Other3.6%(290)
Diversity Score44.8%(3,609)
Diversity Score
45
+86%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−95.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Star, Delaware?

North Star, Delaware has about 8,056 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Star, Delaware earns about $142,955 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 $446,300, and the typical rent is about $1,479 a month.

How educated are people in North Star, Delaware?

About 69.7% 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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