Star, ID Demographics

A map of Star's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,923	9,480	80.9%	85.3%
Hispanic	1,597	843	10.8%	7.6%
Multiracial	783	534	5.3%	4.8%
Native American/Other	202	129	1.4%	1.2%
Asian	187	96	1.3%	0.9%
Black	53	35	0.4%	0.3%

Star, Idaho has an estimated population of 14,745, a dramatic increase from the 11,117 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.9% White, 10.8% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 1.3% Asian, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Star, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Star has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Idaho overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Star, that probability was 26.5% in 2020 and 33.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Star is ranked the 19th most populous place in Idaho, out of 236 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Star was ranked the 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Star's White Population

11,923 residents of Star, or 80.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Star is slightly higher than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Star ranks 124th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star's White population has grown by an estimated 25.8%. White residents' share of Star's population has decreased from 85.3% to 80.9%.

Star is more White than neighboring Middleton (75.9% White), Meridian (80.6% White), Nampa (67.3% White), and Emmett (79.2% White). Star is less White than neighboring Eagle (84.9% White).

Star's Black Population

53 residents of Star, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Star is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Star ranks 70th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star's Black population has grown by an estimated 51.4%. Black residents' share of Star's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Star is more Black than neighboring Emmett (0% Black). Star is less Black than neighboring Eagle (0.5% Black), Meridian (1.2% Black), and Nampa (1.2% Black).

Star's Asian Population

187 residents of Star, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Star is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Star ranks 48th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star's Asian population has grown by an estimated 94.8%. Asian residents' share of Star's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Star is more Asian than neighboring Middleton (0.7% Asian), Nampa (0.6% Asian), and Emmett (1.1% Asian). Star is less Asian than neighboring Eagle (1.8% Asian), and Meridian (2.4% Asian).

Star's Hispanic Population

1,597 residents of Star, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Star is slightly lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Star ranks 104th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 89.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Star's population has increased from 7.6% to 10.8%.

Star is more Hispanic than neighboring Eagle (7.8% Hispanic), and Meridian (10.5% Hispanic). Star is less Hispanic than neighboring Middleton (15.4% Hispanic), Nampa (25.4% Hispanic), and Emmett (14.7% Hispanic).

Star's Native American/Other Population

202 residents of Star, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Star is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Star ranks 111th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 56.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Star's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Star is more Native American/Other than neighboring Eagle (0.8% Native American/Other), Middleton (0.5% Native American/Other), Meridian (1% Native American/Other), and Nampa (1.2% Native American/Other). Star is less Native American/Other than neighboring Emmett (1.7% Native American/Other).

Star's Multiracial Population

783 residents of Star, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Star is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Star ranks 70th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Star's population has increased from 4.8% to 5.3%.

Star is more Multiracial than neighboring Eagle (4.2% Multiracial), Meridian (4.3% Multiracial), Nampa (4.2% Multiracial), and Emmett (3.3% Multiracial). Star is less Multiracial than neighboring Middleton (7.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.