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Star Junction

Pennsylvania · 616 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 $24,375. Population has fallen 26% since 2011, a loss of 218 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $51,800. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
616
−26%vs 2011
vs 834 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
525 / sq mi
−26%vs 2011
vs 711 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+1%vs 2011
vs 41.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
215384553721890201020202024Star Junction
2024456
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,375
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $25,667 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,994
−5%vs 2011
vs $14,664 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.7%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.374 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $531 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.2%
−33.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.0% in 2011
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+4%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(807)
Black3.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.8%(65)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(605)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
Diversity Score
0
−95%vs 2011
vs 8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 14.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.6%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
4.6%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.7% in 2011
Female
47.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Star Junction, Pennsylvania?

Star Junction, Pennsylvania has about 616 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Star Junction, Pennsylvania earns about $24,375 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 $51,800, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Star Junction, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% 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 23.9% of people in Star Junction, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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