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Star

North Carolina · 806 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 $32,258. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,700. Households here earn about 43% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
806
Unchangedsince 2000
from 807 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
624 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 625 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+8%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6838871K1K1K1990201020202024Star
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,258
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,845 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,898
−22%since 2000
from $20,300 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$480
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+70%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Star on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(706)
Black2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(74)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.8%(208)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(490)
Black8.8%(71)
Hispanic / Latino28%(226)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score65.3%(526)
Diversity Score
65
+153%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+82%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
59.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−56.8 ptssince 2013
from 69.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Star, North Carolina?

Star, North Carolina has about 806 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Star, North Carolina earns about $32,258 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 $111,700, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Star, North Carolina?

About 17.7% 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 14.0% 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 39 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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