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Union Star

Missouri · 380 residents · 0.262 sq mi
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Union Star has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,302. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
380
−12%since 2000
from 433 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,450 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,653 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+9%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3233874525165811990201020202024Union Star
2024559
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,302
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,191
+62%since 2000
from $13,057 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−26%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(426)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(367)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score2.3%(9)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
92.5 min
+360%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union Star, Missouri?

Union Star, Missouri has about 380 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Union Star, Missouri?

The typical household in Union Star, Missouri earns about $50,302 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union Star, Missouri expensive?

In Union Star, Missouri, the median home is worth about $64,200, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Union Star, Missouri?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Union Star, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union Star, Missouri?

About 18.7% of people in Union Star, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union Star, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Union Star, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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