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Star Junction

Pennsylvania · 518 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 $38,365. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2019. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2019, reaching $127,300. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
518
+89%since 2019
from 274 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
442 / sq mi
+89%since 2019
from 234 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
−5%since 2019
from 47.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
215384553721890201020202024Star Junction
2024456
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,365
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $39,700 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,493
−1%since 2019
from $33,772 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 18.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $81,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $654 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2019
from 80.1% in 2019
32.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+62%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(490)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(9)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(30)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 15.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+9%since 2019
from 29.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.5%
−22.6 ptssince 2019
from 83.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2019
from 15.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 23.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.3% in 2019
Female
51.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Star Junction, Pennsylvania?

Star Junction, Pennsylvania has about 518 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Star Junction, Pennsylvania earns about $38,365 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 $127,300, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Star Junction, Pennsylvania?

About 13.6% 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 0.0% 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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