Star, NC Demographics

A map of Star's Population by Race

Star, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,282, a dramatic increase from the 806 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.7% White, 32.7% Black, 23.4% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 considerably more diverse than North Carolina 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 54.4% in 2020 and 66.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Star is ranked the 416th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 483rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Star's White Population

535 residents of Star, or 41.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Star is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Star ranks 484th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star's White population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. White residents' share of Star's population has decreased from 60.8% to 41.7%.

Star is more White than neighboring Biscoe (31.9% White), Candor (34.1% White), and Robbins (39.5% White). Star is less White than neighboring Troy (56.1% White), and Seagrove (92.1% White).

Star's Black Population

419 residents of Star, or 32.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Star is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Star ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star's Black population has grown by an estimated 490.1%. Black residents' share of Star's population has increased from 8.8% to 32.7%.

Star is more Black than neighboring Biscoe (30.2% Black), Troy (26% Black), Candor (29.4% Black), Seagrove (0% Black), and Robbins (2.1% Black).

Star's Asian Population

0 residents of Star, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Star is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Star ranks 627th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Star's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Star is less Asian than neighboring Biscoe (1% Asian), and Candor (0.3% Asian).

Star's Hispanic Population

300 residents of Star, or 23.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Star is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Star ranks 27th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 32.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Star's population has decreased from 28.0% to 23.4%.

Star is more Hispanic than neighboring Troy (12.9% Hispanic), and Seagrove (3.9% Hispanic). Star is less Hispanic than neighboring Biscoe (32.1% Hispanic), Candor (33.9% Hispanic), and Robbins (55.3% Hispanic).

Star's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Star, or 0.0% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Star ranks 487th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Star's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Star is less Native American/Other than neighboring Biscoe (0.2% Native American/Other), Troy (0.4% Native American/Other), and Candor (1% Native American/Other).

Star's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Star, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Star is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Star ranks 726th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Star's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.2%.

Star is more Multiracial than neighboring Candor (1.3% Multiracial). Star is less Multiracial than neighboring Biscoe (4.6% Multiracial), Troy (4.6% Multiracial), Seagrove (3.9% Multiracial), and Robbins (3.2% 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.