City · Idaho
Star, Idaho
Star, city, mostly in Ada County (99.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Canyon County, Idaho. Star had 20,874 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 84.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,117 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,745 (±54). GEOID 1676870.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,874
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,117 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,745 ±54
Median household income
$97,936
±$12,836 (90% margin)
Idaho: $77,800
Median home value
$564,300
±$38,732 (90% margin)
Idaho: $418,600
Median gross rent
$1,924
±$738 (90% margin)
Idaho: $1,238
Where is Star and what county is it in?
Star is a city mostly in Ada County (99.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Canyon County, Idaho. It covers 11.5 square miles of land, 966 residents per square mile in 2020.
Star is in the Boise City, ID metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ada County | 11,101 | 99.9% |
| Canyon County | 16 | 0.1% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Star, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 20,874 people lived in Star on July 1, 2025, up 84.6% since 2020, faster than Idaho (+10.4%). The 2020 Census counted 11,117 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,745 (±54).
| Measure | Star | Ada County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,745 ±54 | 518,935 | +5,630 |
| Households | 5,251 ±325 | 202,543 | +1,844 |
| Average household size | 2.80 ±0.17 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,519 ±358 | 211,440 | +2,020 |
Star's population since 2000
From 1,795 in 2000 to 20,874 in 2025: up 1,062.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Star as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Star?
The median resident of Star is 40.3 years old; 24.7% are under 18 and 21.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.8%. 3.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Star | Ada County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 ±3.1 | 38.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.7% ±3.1 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.8% ±4.4 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Male | 52.1% ±3.4 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.8% ±4.0 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.9% ±5.0 pts | 80.9% | −6.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±2.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.6% ±1.7 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.6% ±1.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.1% ±2.4 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4% ±3.7 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1% ±2.6 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.6% ±1.2 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.9% ±5.4 pts | 44.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.0% ±2.3 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 77.8% ±6.6 pts | 83.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 11.7% ±4.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Star earn?
Half of Star's 5,251 households earn less than $97,936 a year (±$12,836), against $91,502 in Ada County and $77,800 in Idaho. In 2015-2019 it was $80,342 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Star | Ada County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,936 ±$12,836 | $91,502 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $112,057 ±$11,051 | $124,631 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,260 ±$3,628 | $49,757 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.8% ±2.4 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.0% ±5.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% ±1.7 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.3% ±2.3 pts | 94.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Star?
Owners occupy 80.7% of Star's occupied homes and renters 19.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $564,300 by its owner (±$38,732). The median renter pays $1,924 a month including utilities, and 36.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Star | Ada County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $564,300 ±$38,732 | $512,300 | +$215,891 |
| Median gross rent | $1,924 ±$738 | $1,577 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.9% ±18.4 pts | 38.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,962 ±$123 | $1,905 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.7% ±6.5 pts | 70.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.3% ±6.5 pts | 29.2% | – |
| Housing units | 5,519 ±358 | 211,440 | +2,020 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 19.0% ±11.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.3% ±6.5 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% ±2.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 21.7% ±5.1 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 30.4% ±4.4 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.6% ±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Star building?
Builders took permits for 881 new housing units in Star in 2025 (881 in single-family houses), 42.2 per 1,000 residents against 8.8 across Idaho.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Star work and get to work?
65.9% of Star's workers drive alone and 21.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.9%.
| Measure | Star | Ada County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.9% ±5.4 pts | 65.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% ±4.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 65.9% ±7.4 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1% ±5.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.2% ±5.4 pts | 18.5% | +8.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.5 min ±3.3 | 21.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Star?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Star, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $65,750 (Tract 102.27) to $107,155 (Tract 102.26).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 102.27Ada County | 3,834 | $65,750 |
| Tract 102.26Ada County | 3,420 | $107,155 |
| Tract 102.28Ada County | 3,270 | $91,023 |
| Tract 102.30Ada County | 6,312 | $117,885 |
| Tract 102.29Ada County | 6,862 | $132,000 |
| Tract 219.06Canyon County | 6,393 | $130,284 |
| Tract 103.55Ada County | 2,207 | $148,611 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Star) · Census block assignment files
How does Star compare with other places in Idaho?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Star is the 1,869th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 15th-most populous of 198 in Idaho.
Star ranks 6th of 90 places in Idaho with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 15th | 198 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1st | 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 69th | 91 |
| Median household income | 6th | 90 |
| Per capita income | 14th | 91 |
| Median home value | 10th | 90 |
| Median gross rent | 1st | 84 |
| Poverty rate | 70th | 76 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22nd | 90 |
| Median age | 29th | 90 |
| Owner-occupied share | 22nd | 90 |
| Work from home | 5th | 59 |
| Travel time to work | 13th | 90 |
Star's figures with every place in Idaho (CSV)
Every place in Idaho, sortable · Compare Star with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Star?
13 of the 57 figures for Star on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Star are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Star.