Union Star is a town located in DeKalb County Missouri. Union Star has a 2024 population of 377. Union Star is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually and its population has decreased by -0.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 380 in 2020.
The average household income in Union Star is $62,614 with a poverty rate of 13.09%. The median age in Union Star is 26.2 years: 27.2 years for males, and 24.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union Star was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 475 | 92.77% |
| Asian | 28 | 5.47% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 1.56% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 176 | 2.91 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Married | 89 | 3.15 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Non Family | 63 | 1.83 | 27 | 73 |
| Female | 16 | 3.63 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Male | 8 | 7.38 | 75 | 25 |
3.49
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
63.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 4.21% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 9.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 30 | 11.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 3.45% |
| High School Graduate | 142 | 54.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 1.53% |
| Some College | 40 | 15.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 260 | 245 | 38 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,333 | $0 | $48,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,531 | $46,563 | $31,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,625 | $44,583 | $30,000 |
| Some College | $28,281 | $32,500 | $0 |
$38,625
Average Earnings
$44,583
Average Male
$30,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.11% of Union Star residents speak only English, while 0.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 474 | 37 | 7.81% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 30 | 78.95% |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 100% |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 100% |
13.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.58%
Male Poverty Rate
16.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union Star is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union Star is White, with 7.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.33% |
| High School | 12.68% |
| Some College | 3.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.86% |
| Male Employed | 1.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,932 | $72,072 |
| Households | $55,855 | $62,614 |
| Married Families | $69,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,417 | $45,448 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
28
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 8.07% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.53%
Born in Union Star
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Union Star residents were born in the United States, with 69.53% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 373 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 374 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2027 | 375 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 375 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 376 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2024 | 377 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 378 | -3 | -0.79% |
| 2022 | 381 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2021 | 382 | 2 | 0.53% |
| 2020 | 380 | -38 | -9.09% |
| 2019 | 418 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 417 | -2 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 419 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 418 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 418 | -1 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 419 | -5 | -1.18% |
| 2013 | 424 | -7 | -1.62% |
| 2012 | 431 | -3 | -0.69% |
| 2011 | 434 | -4 | -0.91% |
| 2010 | 438 | 0 | 0% |