Population 114 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Star Lake
Household size in Star Lake
| Period | Star Lake | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.89 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.96 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.91 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.88 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Star Lake are small: just 1.88 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Star Lake
| Period | Star Lake | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.4 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 61.2 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 61.7 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 63.1 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Star Lake skews older: half of its residents are older than 63.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 60.4, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Star Lake
| Period | Star Lake | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.5% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.2% of households in Star Lake, well below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Star Lake
Renters in Star Lake
| Period | Star Lake | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Star Lake is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 15.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 63.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Star Lake
| Period | Star Lake | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.3% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 75.8% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 76.5% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 69.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 69.5% of the housing in Star Lake, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Star Lake
| Period | Star Lake | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Star Lake are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Wisconsin as a whole, where the median home dates to 1974.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Star Lake
| Period | Star Lake | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $824 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $869 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $800 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,019 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$195 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Star Lake costs $1,019 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 28.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Star Lake
Bachelor's degrees in Star Lake
| Period | Star Lake | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.6% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.0% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Star Lake as nationally: 38.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Wisconsin overall (33.6%).
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Star Lake
| Period | Star Lake | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.8% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Star Lake: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Star Lake
| Period | Star Lake | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Star Lake is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Wisconsin as a whole (3.3%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Star Lake compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Lake | 1.88 | 63.1 | 3.2% | 15.0% | 69.5% | 1981 | $1,019 | 38.0% | 96.3% | 5.7% |
| Land O' Lakes | 2.14 | 58.7 | 3.3% | 12.8% | 59.9% | 1979 | $791 | 26.6% | 96.1% | 2.2% |
| Gogebic | 1.71 | 64.5 | 1.8% | 3.5% | 64.8% | 1980 | $606 | 25.1% | 96.9% | 4.5% |
| Conover | 2.35 | 50.9 | 6.0% | 17.9% | 53.8% | 1982 | $793 | 28.1% | 96.5% | 5.0% |
| Sayner | 2.12 | 54.5 | 5.2% | 13.8% | 61.6% | 1978 | $1,027 | 36.8% | 98.5% | 2.3% |
| Boulder Junction | 2.07 | 56.5 | 6.7% | 15.4% | 64.5% | 1977 | $995 | 39.6% | 97.5% | 2.8% |
| Watersmeet | 2.03 | 57.6 | 5.9% | 5.2% | 61.5% | 1978 | $463 | 17.4% | 94.5% | 1.6% |
| St. Germain | 2.03 | 52.5 | 3.3% | 17.2% | 55.1% | 1981 | $908 | 29.1% | 97.4% | 3.9% |
| Presque Isle | 1.94 | 63.7 | 2.7% | 12.0% | 67.8% | 1981 | $1,099 | 38.9% | 96.6% | 5.9% |
| Arbor Vitae | 2.10 | 54.5 | 6.4% | 12.6% | 54.3% | 1978 | $911 | 33.8% | 97.3% | 1.8% |
| Eagle River | 2.08 | 53.5 | 4.7% | 16.8% | 44.1% | 1981 | $877 | 30.1% | 96.7% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Star Lake. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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