Star is a town located in Montgomery County North Carolina. Star has a 2024 population of 823. Star is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 0.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 817 in 2020.
The average household income in Star is $55,296 with a poverty rate of 14.11%. The median age in Star is 47.6 years: 54.1 years for males, and 22.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Star was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 665 | 55.05% |
| Black or African American | 402 | 33.28% |
| Other race | 121 | 10.02% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 320 | 3.48 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Married | 186 | 3.63 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
| Non Family | 87 | 2.06 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Female | 25 | 3.8 | 52 | 48 |
| Male | 22 | 7.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.93
Average Family Size
3.48
Average Household Size
47.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 163 | 21.53% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 7.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 85 | 11.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 4.36% |
| High School Graduate | 203 | 26.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 10.04% |
| Some College | 140 | 18.49% |
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 | 422 | 347 | 83 |
| Hispanic | 163 | 121 | 29 |
| Black | 158 | 38 | 0 |
| Other Race | 87 | 81 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,250 | $48,000 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,357 | $0 | $50,357 |
| High School Graduate | $21,563 | $21,354 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $33,468 | $11,394 |
| Overall | $25,234 | $34,677 | $16,518 |
| Some College | $62,750 | $63,583 | $0 |
$25,234
Average Earnings
$34,677
Average Male
$16,518
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
59.09% of Star residents speak only English, while 40.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 527 | 105 | 19.92% |
| Black | 363 | 32 | 8.82% |
| Other | 121 | 24 | 19.83% |
| Hispanic | 231 | 24 | 10.39% |
14.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.88%
Male Poverty Rate
7.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Star is White, with 19.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Star is Black, with 8.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 38.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.02% |
| Some College | 10.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 8.76% |
| Male Employed | 6.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,208 | $64,222 |
| Households | $35,750 | $55,296 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,625 | $29,397 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, 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
44
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 7.01% |
| Other Race | 6 | 5.71% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 3.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
76.32%
Born in Star
92.22%
Native Born
7.78%
Foreign Born
0.99%
Non Citizen
6.79%
Naturalized
92.22% of Star residents were born in the United States, with 76.32% having been born in North Carolina. 0.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 831 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2028 | 830 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2027 | 828 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2026 | 826 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2025 | 825 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2024 | 823 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2023 | 822 | 6 | 0.74% |
| 2022 | 816 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 816 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2020 | 817 | -35 | -4.11% |
| 2019 | 852 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 850 | -3 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 853 | -4 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 857 | -5 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 862 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 860 | -5 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 865 | -4 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 869 | -7 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 876 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 877 | 0 | 0% |