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Star

North Carolina · 807 residents · 1.292 sq mi
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Star has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,845. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,800. Households here earn about 31% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
807
+5%since 1990
from 767 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
625 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 594 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.5
−2%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6838871K1K1K1990201020202024Star
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,845
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,019 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,300
+88%since 1990
from $10,784 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.1%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$334
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
29.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+2%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(725)
Black4.3%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(21)
Asian1.2%(9)
Diversity Score18.9%(145)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(706)
Black2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(74)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score25.8%(208)
Diversity Score
26
+37%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.3%
+17.8 ptssince 1990
from 46.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
−4%since 1990
from 12.7 min in 1990
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, North Carolina?

Star, North Carolina has about 807 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Star, North Carolina?

The typical household in Star, North Carolina earns about $26,845 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Star, North Carolina expensive?

In Star, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $54,800, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.

How educated are people in Star, North Carolina?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Star, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Star, North Carolina?

About 18.1% of people in Star, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Star, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Star, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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