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Star

North Carolina · 876 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 $33,203. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,400. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
876
+9%since 2000
from 807 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
678 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 625 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+4%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6838871K1K1K1990201020202024Star
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,203
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,845 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,631
−33%since 2000
from $20,300 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
26.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+25%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(706)
Black2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(74)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.8%(208)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(588)
Black9.7%(85)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(189)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.9%(525)
Diversity Score
60
+132%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+106%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
7.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.8%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
41.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.2%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Star, North Carolina?

Star, North Carolina has about 876 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Star, North Carolina earns about $33,203 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 $84,400, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Star, North Carolina?

About 19.6% 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 29.7% 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 109 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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