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Star Lake

New York · 631 residents · 4.338 sq mi
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Star Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,514. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 229 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,100. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
631
−27%since 2000
from 860 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
145 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 198 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.5
+38%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5516988469941K1990201020202024Star Lake
2024713
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,514
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,199
+54%since 2000
from $18,310 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
18.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+30%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(818)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(41)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(598)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian1%(6)
Other6.1%(39)
Diversity Score18.6%(117)
Diversity Score
19
+293%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−13%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
44.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Star Lake, New York?

Star Lake, New York has about 631 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Star Lake, New York earns about $44,514 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 $66,100, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Star Lake, New York?

About 17.8% 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 17.0% 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 461 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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

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