Star, Idaho facts for kids
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Location of Star in Ada County and Canyon County, Idaho
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| Counties | Ada, Canyon |
| Established | 1905 |
| Incorporated | December 10, 1997 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.71 sq mi (19.97 km2) |
| • Land | 7.66 sq mi (19.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,471 ft (753 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11,117 |
| • Estimate
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14,646 |
| • Density | 1,451.3/sq mi (560.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
83669
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| Area code(s) | 208 and 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-76870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411972 |
Star is a city in Idaho, located mostly in northwestern Ada County. A small part of the city also stretches into nearby Canyon County. In 2020, the city had a population of 11,117 people. This was a big jump from 5,793 people in 2010.
The city got its name in the 1800s. Travelers on their way to Middleton and Boise used a star painted on the local schoolhouse to find their direction, especially east and west. The name stuck, and the area became known as Star, Idaho. Today, Star is a fast-growing suburb of Boise. Its schools are part of both the Middleton School District and the West Ada School District. Star is also part of the larger Boise metropolitan area.
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Where is Star Located?
Star is found in Idaho, at an elevation of about 2,470 feet (753 meters) above sea level. The city covers a total area of about 5.86 square miles (15.18 square kilometers). Most of this area, 5.82 square miles (15.07 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Star?
Star has seen a lot of growth in its population over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,795 | — | |
| 2010 | 5,793 | 222.7% | |
| 2020 | 11,117 | 91.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 14,646 | 152.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Population in 2020
According to the census of 2020, there were 11,117 people living in Star. These people lived in 3,407 households. On average, there were about 2.67 people living in each household. About 80.1% of the homes were owned by the people living in them.
The census also looked at the different backgrounds of the people in Star. About 95.2% of the people were White. Other groups included 0.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, and 1.1% Asian. About 2.4% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 8.2% of the population.
Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, Star had 5,793 people. They lived in 1,927 households, and 1,551 of these were families. The city had about 995 people per square mile (384 people per square kilometer).
About 93.5% of the people were White. Other groups included 0.6% African American, 0.8% Native American, and 0.6% Asian. About 6.7% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
In 2010, almost half of the households (49.9%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.7%) were married couples. The average household had 3.00 people, and the average family had 3.33 people.
The average age of people in Star was 32.3 years. About 34.7% of residents were under 18 years old. About 7.9% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.2%) and females (50.8%).
Who are Some Famous People from Star?
Star has been home to several notable people:
- James A. Brown – A coach for football and basketball.
- Davey Hamilton Jr. – A professional racing driver.
- Mike Moyle – He served as the Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives, which is an important leadership role in the state's government.
- Lori Otter – She is the wife of Butch Otter and was the former First Lady of Idaho.
See also
In Spanish: Star (Idaho) para niños
