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North Star

Ohio · 224 residents · 0.512 sq mi
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North Star is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $142,000. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% 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
224
+7%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
438 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.0
−16%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1611922232542851990201020202024North Star
2024179
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,063
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,595
+110%since 2000
from $17,917 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade20.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
11.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+7%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(17)
Diversity Score16.2%(36)
Diversity Score
16
+1259%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
+32.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+99%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.5%
+25.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Star, Ohio?

North Star, Ohio has about 224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Star, Ohio earns about $74,063 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 $142,000.

How educated are people in North Star, Ohio?

About 35.7% 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 0.0% 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 44 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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