North Star, DE Demographics

A map of North Star's Population by Race

North Star, Delaware had a population of 8,056 in 2020. It was 79.4% White, 3.1% Black, 11.7% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of North Star, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 79 places in Delaware, North Star is the 14th most populous. 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).

North Star's White Population

6,393 residents of North Star identify as White, or 79.4%. This makes the White share of the population of North Star considerably larger than the White share of the population of Delaware (58.6% White). Of the 79 places in Delaware, North Star is ranked #21 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

North Star is more White than neighboring Pike Creek (71.5% White), Pike Creek Valley (68.8% White), Hockessin (75.1% White), Toughkenamon (34.7% White), and Newark (64.8% White).

North Star's Black Population

248 residents of North Star identify as Black, or 3.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of North Star less than the Black share of the population of Delaware (21.5% Black). Of the 79 places in Delaware, North Star is ranked #62 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

North Star is more Black than neighboring Hockessin (3% Black), and Toughkenamon (2.3% Black). North Star is less Black than neighboring Pike Creek (4.8% Black), Pike Creek Valley (10.4% Black), and Newark (14.7% Black).

North Star's Asian Population

945 residents of North Star identify as Asian, or 11.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of North Star slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Asian). Of the 79 places in Delaware, North Star is ranked #4 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

North Star is more Asian than neighboring Pike Creek Valley (9.6% Asian), Toughkenamon (0.6% Asian), and Newark (9% Asian). North Star is less Asian than neighboring Pike Creek (15.2% Asian), and Hockessin (13.6% Asian).

North Star's Hispanic Population

210 residents of North Star identify as Hispanic, or 2.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of North Star slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Delaware (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 79 places in Delaware, North Star is ranked #68 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

North Star is less Hispanic than neighboring Pike Creek (4.5% Hispanic), Pike Creek Valley (6.5% Hispanic), Hockessin (4.1% Hispanic), Toughkenamon (59.8% Hispanic), and Newark (7% Hispanic).

North Star's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of North Star identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of North Star roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Delaware (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 79 places in Delaware, North Star is ranked #70 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

North Star is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pike Creek (0.5% Native American/Other), Pike Creek Valley (0.5% Native American/Other), Hockessin (0.5% Native American/Other), and Toughkenamon (0.3% Native American/Other).

North Star's Multiracial Population

242 residents of North Star identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of North Star roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 79 places in Delaware, North Star is ranked #68 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

North Star is more Multiracial than neighboring Toughkenamon (2.3% Multiracial). North Star is less Multiracial than neighboring Pike Creek (3.5% Multiracial), Pike Creek Valley (4.3% Multiracial), Hockessin (3.7% Multiracial), and Newark (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.