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Star, NC
Town in Montgomery County, North Carolina.
Population
1,282
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
992
ZIP codes
0
Star and its ZIP codes
Star at a glance
- Star is about 4.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,125 a year, 47% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,300 (53% below North Carolina) and median rent is $642 a month.
Local data for Star, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Star, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,125
Poverty rate
22.7%
Median home value
$136,300
Median rent
$642/mo
Homeownership
47.4%
Bachelor's or higher
8.6%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (147), Salvadoran Americans (108), Irish Americans (56).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Star.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,240
8,771 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,197
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$174M
FY 2026, $6,751 per person
How people get to work
Star, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home1.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Star, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
313
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
21
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Star, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.4%
U.S. 11.1% +8.3 pts
Cities near Star
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BiscoeTown | 2.5 mi | 2.9 |
| TroyTown | 6.7 mi | 3.7 |
| CandorTown | 7.6 mi | 2 |
| SeagroveTown | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| RobbinsTown | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Seven LakesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.4 |
| Jackson SpringsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| NormanTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Mount GileadTown | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| BennettCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| BadinTown | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| FoxfireVillage | 19 mi | 7.1 |
| TaylortownTown | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| NorwoodTown | 22 mi | 4.6 |
| CarthageTown | 22 mi | 6.8 |
| PinehurstVillage | 22 mi | 16.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Star, NC in?
- Star is in Montgomery County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Star, NC?
- About 1,282 people live in Star, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Star?
- Nearby places include Biscoe (2.5 mi), Troy (6.7 mi), Candor (7.6 mi), Seagrove (10 mi), Robbins (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023