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Starr School

Montana · 235 residents · 4.227 sq mi
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Starr School has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,596. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,500. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
235
−5%since 2000
from 248 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
56 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 59 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.4
+25%since 2000
from 22.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
461232012783551990201020202024Starr School
2024235
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,596
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,531 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,745
+193%since 2000
from $8,105 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+78%since 2010
from 0.257 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.2
−13%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
80
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(235)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.8%
−20.3 ptssince 2010
from 77.1% in 2010
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2010
from 22.9% in 2010
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 76.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.2%
−16.2 ptssince 2010
from 51.4% in 2010
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
−57.1 ptssince 2010
from 71.4% in 2010
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
31.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2013
from 36.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+81.2 ptssince 2017
from 18.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Starr School, Montana?

Starr School, Montana has about 235 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Starr School, Montana?

The typical household in Starr School, Montana earns about $72,596 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Starr School, Montana expensive?

In Starr School, Montana, the median home is worth about $162,500.

How educated are people in Starr School, Montana?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Starr School, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Starr School, Montana?

About 33.6% of people in Starr School, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Starr School, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Starr School, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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