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Star

Idaho · 11,117 residents · 9.725 sq mi
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Star has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,759. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 9,322 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $306,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,117
+519%since 2000
from 1,795 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,143 / sq mi
+519%since 2000
from 185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+43%since 2000
from 28.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5004K8K12K16K2000201020202024Star
202415K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,759
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,337 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,497
+105%since 2000
from $15,864 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$306,000
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$891
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
13.9% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+65%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(9,480)
Black0.3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(843)
Asian0.9%(96)
Other4.4%(487)
Diversity Score30.2%(3,352)
Diversity Score
30
+151%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Star, Idaho?

Star, Idaho has about 11,117 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Star, Idaho?

The typical household in Star, Idaho earns about $71,759 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 $306,000, and the typical rent is about $891 a month.

How educated are people in Star, Idaho?

About 29.0% 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 6.6% of people in Star, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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