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Star Junction

Pennsylvania · 456 residents · 1.173 sq mi
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Star Junction has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,042. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $146,700. Households here earn about 47% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
456
+7%since 2023
from 425 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
389 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 362 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
−1%since 2023
from 40.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
215384553721890201020202024Star Junction
2024456
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,042
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $40,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,641
−7%since 2023
from $31,884 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
−2%since 2023
from 0.363 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $137,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$749
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $754 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.2% in 2023
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+6%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(384)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.6%(41)
Diversity Score21.8%(93)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(412)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.6%(44)
Diversity Score21.8%(99)
Diversity Score
22
Unchangedsince 2023
from 22 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
−7%since 2023
from 33.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 79.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
30.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.8% in 2023
Female
59.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 80.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Star Junction, Pennsylvania?

Star Junction, Pennsylvania has about 456 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Star Junction, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Star Junction, Pennsylvania earns about $41,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Star Junction, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Star Junction, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $146,700, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in Star Junction, Pennsylvania?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Star Junction, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Star Junction, Pennsylvania?

About 9.1% of people in Star Junction, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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