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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Star Lake

New York · 860 residents · 4.338 sq mi
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Star Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,083. Population has fallen 21% since 1990, a loss of 232 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,000. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

860
−21%since 1990
from 1,092 in 1990
1990 – 2024
198 / sq mi
−21%since 1990
from 252 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+25%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5516988469941K1990201020202024Star Lake
2024713
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,083
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,146 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,310
+79%since 1990
from $10,245 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.0%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$461
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
75.8%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
24.2% rent
1.1
−20%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,072)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(59)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(818)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0.5%(4)
Diversity Score4.7%(41)
5
−12%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+3%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Star Lake, New York?

Star Lake, New York has about 860 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Star Lake, New York?

The typical household in Star Lake, New York earns about $34,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Star Lake, New York expensive?

In Star Lake, New York, the median home is worth about $39,000, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in Star Lake, New York?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Star Lake, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Star Lake, New York?

About 21.0% of people in Star Lake, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Star Lake, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Star Lake, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 232 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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