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Star

Idaho · 5,793 residents · 9.725 sq mi
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Star is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,103. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,998 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,600. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% more than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,793
+223%since 2000
from 1,795 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
596 / sq mi
+223%since 2000
from 185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.3
+14%since 2000
from 28.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5004K8K12K16K2000201020202024Star
202415K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,103
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,337 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,181
+34%since 2000
from $15,864 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,096
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+34%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,624)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(77)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(215)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(5,182)
Black0.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(390)
Asian0.6%(33)
Other2.8%(163)
Diversity Score24.5%(1,417)
Diversity Score
24
+104%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Star, Idaho?

Star, Idaho has about 5,793 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Star, Idaho?

The typical household in Star, Idaho earns about $61,103 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 $211,600, and the typical rent is about $1,096 a month.

How educated are people in Star, Idaho?

About 24.9% 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 10.6% of people in Star, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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