Star Lake, New York

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Population in 2010: 809.
Population change since 2000: -5.9%
Males: 489  (60.5%)
Females: 320  (39.5%)
Median resident age:

52.9 years
New York median age:

40.0 years

Zip codes: 13690.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,349 (it was $34,083 in 2000)
Star Lake:

$54,349
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,150 (it was $18,310 in 2000)

Star Lake CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $82,007 (it was $39,000 in 2000)
Star Lake:

$82,007
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $106,240; detached houses: $110,101; mobile homes: $77,793

Median gross rent in 2022: $795.

March 2022 cost of living index in Star Lake: 93.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.9%
(15.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 5.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 50.0% for other race residents, 48.3% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Star Lake, NY (2022)
    • 52481.5%White alone
    • 609.3%Two or more races
    • 396.1%Hispanic
    • 142.2%Black alone
    • 60.9%Other race alone
    • 50.8%Asian alone

Races in Star Lake detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New York and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Star Lake, New York as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Star Lake is 180 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (10.7%), American (10.4%), English (10.1%), French Canadian (10.1%), French (6.3%), Italian (4.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1480 feet

Land area: 4.42 square miles.

Population density: 183 people per square mile   (very low).

Star Lake, New York map

18 residents are foreign born (0.8% Europe, 0.6% Asia, 0.6% North America, 0.3% Oceania).

This place:

2.8%
New York:

22.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,104 (3.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,803 (1.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Utica, NY (74.2 miles , pop. 60,651).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (146.2 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (236.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Fine, NY (2.1 miles ),
Clifton, NY (2.4 miles ),
Cranberry Lake, NY (3.3 miles),
Pitcairn, NY (3.6 miles ),
Harrisville, NY (3.8 miles ),
Clare, NY (3.9 miles),
Edwards, NY (4.0 miles ),
Diana, NY (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 44.16 N, Longitude: 75.03 W

Area code: 315

Distribution of median household income in Star Lake, NY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Star Lake, NY in 2022
Star Lake satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.2%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Star Lake, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (19.2%)
  • Health care (14.8%)
  • Paper (11.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Construction (5.0%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Paper (22.7%)
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Construction (10.4%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (7.1%)
  • Truck transportation (5.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.2%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (26.2%)
  • Health care (26.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.0%)
  • Social assistance (4.3%)
  • Public administration (3.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.7%)
  • Food (3.0%)
Most common occupations in Star Lake, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Registered nurses (4.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (17.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.5%)
  • Registered nurses (7.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)

Average climate in Star Lake, New York

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Earthquake activity:

Star Lake-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 37.2 miles away from Star Lake center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 70.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 68.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 177.3 miles away from Star Lake center
On 4/20/2000 at 08:46:55, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 41.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 221.6 miles away from Star Lake center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in St. Lawrence County (2) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Flood: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Star Lake topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Star Lake:

  • CLIFTON FINE HOSPITAL (Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 1014 OSWEGATCHIE TRAIL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Star Lake:

  • St Lawrence University (about 31 miles; Canton, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,501)
  • SUNY College of Technology at Canton (about 32 miles; Canton, NY; FT enrollment: 3,411)
  • Clarkson University (about 35 miles; Potsdam, NY; FT enrollment: 3,472)
  • SUNY College at Potsdam (about 35 miles; Potsdam, NY; FT enrollment: 4,307)
  • Jefferson Community College (about 47 miles; Watertown, NY; FT enrollment: 2,886)
  • Utica College (about 75 miles; Utica, NY; FT enrollment: 2,952)
  • Mohawk Valley Community College (about 76 miles; Utica, NY; FT enrollment: 5,693)

Public high school in Star Lake:

Public elementary/middle school in Star Lake:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Star Lake: Clifton - Fine Municipal Golf Course (A), Star Lake Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Star Lake: Saint Huberts Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes: Readway Ponds (A), Star Lake (B), Twin Lakes (C), Bundy Pond (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tamarack Creek (A), Alice Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

St. Lawrence County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Star Lake that have no violations reported:

  • HILLSIDE DINER (Population served: 39, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

65.6%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.6%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
24 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010
4 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
3 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Star Lake (2011 data):

  • Community Bank, National Association: Star Lake Branch at 4091 State Highway 3, branch established on 1914/10/01. Info updated 2011/06/13: Bank assets: $6,460.6 mil, Deposits: $4,840.4 mil, headquarters in Canton, NY, positive income, 175 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bank System, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Star Lake:

Marital status in Star Lake, NY
  • Never married: 25.0%
  • Now married: 55.2%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 9.4%

For population 25 years and over in Star Lake:

  • High school or higher: 86.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.5%
  • Unemployed: 15.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.9
New York average:

13.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Star Lake
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Star Lake, NY (based on St. Lawrence County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic24,47832
Mainline Protestant8,07572
Evangelical Protestant5,36455
Other2,09311
Black Protestant1791
None71,755-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 28
This county:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
St. Lawrence County:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
This county:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 55
St. Lawrence County:

5.01 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 106
This county:

9.66 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
St. Lawrence County:

8.5%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.6%
State:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
St. Lawrence County:

13.3%
State:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Star Lake:

48.3%
New York:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Star Lake:

42.6%
New York:

48.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.4
New York:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Star Lake:

23.2%
New York:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.6%
New York:

11.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Star Lake:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Star Lake:

34.2%
New York:

33.4%

General health condition:
Here:

52.8%
State:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.7%
New York:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Star Lake, NY Residents

Businesses in Star Lake, NY

  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Star Lake:

  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WIRD (920 AM; 5 kW; LAKE PLACID, NY; Owner: RADIO LAKE PLACID INC)
  • WNER (1410 AM; 5 kW; WATERTOWN, NY)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Star Lake:

  • WRGR (102.3 FM; TUPPER LAKE, NY; Owner: RADIO LAKE PLACID, INC.)
  • WXLH (91.3 FM; BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WBDI (106.7 FM; COPENHAGEN, NY; Owner: FORCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WYUL (94.7 FM; CHATEAUGAY, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WXLG (89.9 FM; NORTH CREEK, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WJNY (90.9 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: PUBLIC B/CNG COUNCIL CENTRAL NY, INC)
  • WFRY-FM (97.5 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF WATERTOWN, INC.)
  • WRCD (101.5 FM; CANTON, NY; Owner: RADIO POWER INC.)
  • WGIX-FM (95.3 FM; GOUVERNEUR, NY; Owner: CLANCY-MANCE COMMUNICATIONS NORTH, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Star Lake:

  • WNPI-TV (Channel 18; NORWOOD, NY; Owner: ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TV COUNCIL, INC)
  • WWTI (Channel 50; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WPBS-TV (Channel 16; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TV COUNCIL, INC)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 11 Hall Ave. (Lat: 44.160194 Lon: -75.038861), Type: Bant, Structure height: 79 m, Overall height: 82 m, Call Sign: WQJV603,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.750 MHz, Grant Date: 01/03/2019, Expiration Date: 01/13/2029, Certifier: Tim Redmond, Registrant: Visiplex, Inc., 100 N. Fairway Drive, Suite 120, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, Phone: (847) 918-0250, Fax: (847) 918-0259, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Star Lake)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: REIL KENNETH E CHALLENGER 2 PL-STD (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 8097Y, N8097Y, N-8097Y, Serial Number: CH2-0199-1832, Certificate Issue Date: 12/23/1999
    Registrant (Individual): Kenneth E Reil, Po Box 144, Star Lake, NY 13690
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 12/13/1993, Exported to: Switzerland

Most common first names in Star Lake, NY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles1269.0 years
Mary1174.9 years
William972.2 years
Harold868.0 years
John868.3 years
George773.1 years
Margaret680.4 years
Florence679.0 years
Joseph683.4 years
Helen683.3 years
Most common last names in Star Lake, NY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bullock568.4 years
Allen479.2 years
Hitchman472.0 years
Backus480.3 years
Golden474.9 years
Nolan481.2 years
Waters456.8 years
Janack476.0 years
Mcbroom470.5 years
Leroux369.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Star Lake, NY
  • 58.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 23.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.7%Wood
  • 2.8%Other fuel
  • 2.3%No fuel used
  • 1.4%Electricity
  • 0.9%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Star Lake, NY
  • 48.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 25.8%Electricity
  • 9.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.5%Other fuel
  • 4.8%Utility gas
  • 4.8%Wood


Star Lake compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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