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North Star

Ohio · 229 residents (2025 est.) · 0.512 sq mi
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North Star is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,750. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 38% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
179
−14%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
350 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
−10%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:229 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1611922232542851990201020202024North Star
2024179
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,750
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,807
+128%since 2000
from $17,917 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+38.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
+18%since 2010
from 0.320 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade39.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information19.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+33%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(13)
Diversity Score23.1%(41)
Diversity Score
23
+1842%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+122%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
+19.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 5.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 69.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Star, Ohio?

North Star, Ohio has about 179 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Star, Ohio earns about $98,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Star, Ohio expensive?

In North Star, Ohio, the median home is worth about $235,000.

How educated are people in North Star, Ohio?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in North Star, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Star, Ohio?

About 7.3% of people in North Star, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Star, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, North Star, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 89 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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