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North Star, Delaware

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Population in 2010: 7,980.
Population change since 2000: -3.6%
Males: 3,938  (49.3%)
Females: 4,042  (50.7%)
Median resident age:

50.3 years
Delaware median age:

41.5 years

Zip codes: 19711.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $166,556 (it was $110,616 in 2000)
North Star:

$166,556
DE:

$82,174

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $71,291 (it was $39,677 in 2000)

North Star CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $538,879 (it was $254,600 in 2000)
North Star:

$538,879
DE:

$337,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $566,951; detached houses: $584,276; townhouses or other attached units: $470,415
March 2022 cost of living index in North Star: 98.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.9%
(2.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 8.8% for Black residents, 4.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in North Star, DE (2022)
    • 6,58278.0%White alone
    • 1,04712.4%Asian alone
    • 3924.6%Two or more races
    • 2222.6%Black alone
    • 670.8%Hispanic

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Ancestries: Italian (20.3%), Irish (11.9%), German (7.2%), English (6.5%), American (6.4%), European (4.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 350 feet

Land area: 6.84 square miles.

Population density: 1,166 people per square mile   (low).

North Star, Delaware map

1,052 residents are foreign born (8.7% Asia, 1.9% Europe).

This place:

12.5%
Delaware:

9.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $5,102 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,495 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greater Newark, DE (5.5 miles , pop. 67,114).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Philadelphia, PA (35.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Pike Creek Valley, DE (1.5 miles ),
Pike Creek, DE (1.6 miles ),
Hockessin, DE (1.7 miles ),
Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood, DE (2.0 miles ),
Piedmont, DE (2.1 miles ),
Toughkenamon, PA (2.3 miles ),
Avondale borough, PA (2.3 miles ),
Greater Newark, DE (2.4 miles )

Latitude: 39.76 N, Longitude: 75.73 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -2,908 (-34.4%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 999 (23.7%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 302

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

3.5%
Delaware:

3.7%
Most common industries in North Star, DE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (14.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (13.9%)
  • Chemicals (11.4%)
  • Educational services (10.3%)
  • Health care (8.3%)
  • Construction (3.9%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (2.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (15.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (14.9%)
  • Chemicals (14.4%)
  • Construction (6.0%)
  • Health care (4.9%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.4%)
  • Educational services (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (20.0%)
  • Health care (13.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (12.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (12.3%)
  • Chemicals (7.2%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (2.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (2.5%)
Most common occupations in North Star, DE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Top executives (4.2%)
  • Computer specialists (4.2%)
  • Engineers (3.9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.8%)
  • Accountants and auditors (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Engineers (6.8%)
  • Top executives (6.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.3%)
  • Life and physical scientists (5.0%)
  • Computer specialists (4.9%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
  • Registered nurses (5.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.2%)

Average climate in North Star, Delaware

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

North Star, Delaware average temperatures North Star, Delaware average precipitation North Star, Delaware humidity North Star, Delaware wind speed North Star, Delaware snowfall North Star, Delaware sunshine North Star, Delaware clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 103. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

103
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2021 was 0.259. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.259
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 8.99. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 6.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.99
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 0.276. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.276
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 16.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

16.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.2. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.2
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2020 was 0.00328. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00328
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

North Star-area historical tornado activity is above Delaware state average. It is 13% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1994, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.0 miles away from the North Star place center injured 11 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/28/1961, a category F3 tornado 10.6 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

North Star-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Delaware state average. It is 63% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 174.5 miles away from North Star center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 42.7 miles away from North Star center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 41.9 miles away from North Star center
On 11/30/2017 at 21:47:31, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 42.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 272.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 298.8 miles away from North Star center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in New Castle County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Snowstorms: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Water Shortage: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
North Star topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near North Star:

  • MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES - PIKE CREEK (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; WILMINGTON, DE)
  • MILLCROFT (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; NEWARK, DE)
  • COKESBURY VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; HOCKESSIN, DE)
  • REGAL HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; HOCKESSIN, DE)
  • COMPASSIONATE HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; WILMINGTON, DE)
  • COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE OF DELAWARE (Hospital, about 5 miles away; WILMINGTON, DE)
  • EMILY P. BISSELL HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; WILMINGTON, DE)

Amtrak stations near North Star:

  • 7 miles: NEWARK (429 S. COLLEGE AVE.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 10 miles: WILMINGTON (M. L. KING BLVD, & FRENCH ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 17 miles: COATESVILLE (3RD AVE. & FLEETWOOD ST.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

Operable nuclear power plants near North Star:

  • 20 miles: Salem 2 in Salem, NJ.
  • 20 miles: Hope Creek in Salem, NJ.
  • 20 miles: Salem 1 in Salem, NJ.

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

  • University of Delaware (about 6 miles; Newark, DE; Full-time enrollment: 20,078)
  • Wilmington University (about 10 miles; New Castle, DE; FT enrollment: 10,072)
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Stanton/Wilmington (about 10 miles; Wilmington, DE; FT enrollment: 4,972)
  • Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (about 11 miles; Lincoln University, PA; FT enrollment: 2,042)
  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania (about 16 miles; West Chester, PA; FT enrollment: 14,492)
  • Neumann University (about 18 miles; Aston, PA; FT enrollment: 2,622)
  • Immaculata University (about 21 miles; Immaculata, PA; FT enrollment: 2,912)

Points of interest:

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Churches in North Star include: Mill Creek Meetinghouse (A), Parish of the Resurrection (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Wood Duck Run (A). Display/hide its location on the map

New Castle County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.9 people
Delaware:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

88.6%
Whole state:

67.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.2%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

For population 15 years and over in North Star:

Marital status in North Star, DE
  • Never married: 21.0%
  • Now married: 64.4%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 5.7%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

For population 25 years and over in North Star:

  • High school or higher: 98.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 69.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 26.6%
  • Unemployed: 1.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
Delaware average:

11.5

Means of transportation to work in 2022 - North Star
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for North Star, DE (based on New Castle County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic138,17233
Mainline Protestant48,124125
Evangelical Protestant32,993169
Other22,67245
Black Protestant7,21236
Orthodox1,1665
None288,140-
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: 82
Here:

1.56 / 10,000 pop.
Delaware:

1.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
New Castle County:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 71
Here:

1.35 / 10,000 pop.
Delaware:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 112
New Castle County:

2.13 / 10,000 pop.
Delaware:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 337
This county:

6.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.43 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
New Castle County:

8.0%
State:

9.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.7%
Delaware:

27.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

58.8%
Delaware:

49.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

61.2%
Delaware:

45.9%

Average BMI:
Here:

27.9
Delaware:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
North Star:

16.8%
State:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
North Star:

6.9%
Delaware:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
North Star:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
North Star:

35.0%
Delaware:

33.9%

General health condition:
This city:

64.8%
State:

55.5%

Average condition of hearing:
North Star:

83.2%
Delaware:

79.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of North Star, DE Residents

5.39% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($73,141 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.39%
Delaware average:

6.79%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($80 average AGI)
New Castle County:

0.01%
Delaware average:

0.03%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Philadelphia County, PA  0.63% ($59,117 average AGI)
from Delaware County, PA  0.57% ($66,163)
from Kent County, DE  0.38% ($51,995)


5.25% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($94,385 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.25%
Delaware average:

5.45%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($149 average AGI)
New Castle County:

0.01%
Delaware average:

0.03%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Kent County, DE  0.54% ($56,174 average AGI)
to Sussex County, DE  0.35% ($114,479)
to Philadelphia County, PA  0.33% ($55,383)

Strongest AM radio stations in North Star:

  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • KYW (1060 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMC (1380 AM; 5 kW; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: STATE OF DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF TRAN)
  • WDEL (1150 AM; 5 kW; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNWR (1540 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WPHT (1210 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WJBR (1290 AM; 2 kW; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEEU (830 AM; 20 kW; READING, PA; Owner: WEEU BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in North Star:

  • WMHS (88.1 FM; PIKE CREEK, DE; Owner: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • WSTW (93.7 FM; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPLY (100.3 FM; MEDIA, PA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WJBR-FM (99.5 FM; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WVUD (91.3 FM; NEWARK, DE; Owner: UNIVERSITYOF DELAWARE)
  • WMWX (95.7 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WMGK (102.9 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WOGL (98.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSNI-FM (104.5 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WBEB (101.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WEAZ-FM RADIO, INC.)
  • WRTI (90.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: TEMPLE UNIV. OF THE COMMONWEALTH, ET)
  • WPHI-FM (103.9 FM; JENKINTOWN, PA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WDAC (94.5 FM; LANCASTER, PA; Owner: WDAC RADIO COMPANY)
  • WXPN (88.5 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNA.)
  • WHYY-FM (90.9 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WHYY, INC.)
  • WXTU (92.5 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WXTU LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIOV-FM (105.1 FM; EPHRATA, PA; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF LANCASTER, INC.)
  • WDAS-FM (105.3 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WYSP (94.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMMR (93.3 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around North Star:

  • WTSD-CA (Channel 14; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KYW-TV (Channel 3; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WPHL-TV (Channel 17; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WPPX (Channel 61; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: PAXSON PHILADELPHIA LICENSE, INC.)
  • WPVI-TV (Channel 6; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WPSG (Channel 57; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: VIACOM STATIONS GROUP OF PHILADELPHIA INC.)
  • WCAU (Channel 10; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WCAU-TV), L.P.)
  • WGTW (Channel 48; BURLINGTON, NJ; Owner: BRUNSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WYBE (Channel 35; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC MEDIA OF PHILADELPHIA, INC.)
  • WWJT-LP (Channel 7; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PHILADELPHIA TELEVISION NETWORK, INC)
  • WHYY-TV (Channel 12; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: WHYY, INC.)
  • WTXF-TV (Channel 29; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: FOX TV STATIONS OF PHILADELPHIA)
  • W40AZ (Channel 40; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • W55BT (Channel 55; TALLEYVILLE, DE; Owner: MEDIACASTING LLC)
  • WUVP (Channel 65; VINELAND, NJ; Owner: UNIVISION PHILADELPHIA LLC)
  • WELL-LP (Channel 8; WILLOW GROVE, ETC., PA; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WMCN-TV (Channel 53; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: LENFEST BROADCASTING, LLC)
North Star fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

North Star fatal accident list:

Feb 21, 2013 07:24 AM, Thompson Station Rd, Lat: 39.734861, Lon: -75.758139, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 10, 2011 09:54 PM, Papermill Rd, Pollydrummond Rd, Lat: 39.739422, Lon: -75.724761, Vehicles: 6, Persons: 8, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 4
Feb 2, 2006 01:17 PM, Doe Run Road, Lat: 39.767690, Lon: -75.741460, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 8.4mTotal length
  • $289,000Total costs
  • 24,438Total average daily traffic
  • 2,348Total average daily truck traffic
  • 30,288Total future (year 2042) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • DE0024, 5936 Limestome Road (000027 / Hockessin) (Lat: 39.756278 Lon: -75.707250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 92.3 m, Call Sign: WQMC371,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11465.0 MHz, 21830.0 MHz, 21935.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/25/2010, Expiration Date: 06/25/2020, Cancellation Date: 02/16/2012, Certifier: Dan Mieszala, Registrant: Open Range Communications Inc., 6430 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, Phone: (303) 376-2112, Fax: (303) 376-2109, Email:


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED8$350,87547$292,000359$276,02220$140,9007$338,143
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$06$337,66732$274,7816$94,1670$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$234,0003$333,00061$297,7878$60,6251$270,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$329,0008$264,37532$278,9694$77,5001$189,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$013$325,3851$25,0000$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0135.04

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED5$345,4005$360,200
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$04$347,500
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$02$376,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
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Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0135.04

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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in North Star, DE
  • 62.0%Utility gas
  • 20.9%Electricity
  • 12.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.6%Wood
  • 0.4%No fuel used
  • 0.3%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in North Star, DE
  • 72.6%Electricity
  • 10.1%No fuel used
  • 9.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.2%Utility gas
  • 3.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


North Star compared to Delaware state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

North Star on our top lists:

  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of elementary and middle school students in private schools (1,000+ students)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of high school students in private schools (500+ students)"
  • #51 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the smallest percentage of divorced people (15+ years)(population 5,000+)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest percentage of single-parent households, population 5,000+"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities that people commute from (largest negative percentage daily daytime population change due to commuting) (population 5,000+)"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest median household income (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #82 on the list of "Top 100 cities with biggest houses"
  • #85 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: finance and insurance (population 5,000+)"
  • #90 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of one, detached housing units in structures (2,000+ housing units)"
  • #101 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: education, training, and library occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #51 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest carbon monoxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest average weight of females"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
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