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Star

Idaho · 1,795 residents · 9.725 sq mi
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Star has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,337. Population has fallen 59% since 2009, a loss of 2,537 residents. Median home value is $109,500. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,795
−59%vs 2009
vs 4,332 in 2009
2000 – 2025
Population density
185 / sq mi
−59%vs 2009
vs 445 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
Median age
28.4
−9%vs 2009
vs 31.3 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5004K8K12K16K2000201020202024Star
202415K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,337
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $62,022 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,864
−36%vs 2009
vs $24,976 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.5%
+1.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,500
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $218,900 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $1,063 in 2009
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 80.2% in 2009
21.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−27%vs 2009
vs 3.5 in 2009
2000 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Star on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(3,976)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(273)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score19.2%(830)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,624)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(77)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score12%(215)
Diversity Score
12
−37%vs 2009
vs 19 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
−7.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 26.5% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.9%
−11.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 95.7% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Star, Idaho?

Star, Idaho has about 1,795 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Star, Idaho?

The typical household in Star, Idaho earns about $42,337 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Star, Idaho expensive?

In Star, Idaho, the median home is worth about $109,500, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Star, Idaho?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Star, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Star, Idaho?

About 8.5% of people in Star, Idaho 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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