Union Star, MO

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    559
    US Senator
    Josh Hawley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Eric Schmitt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    27.4
    3.01% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    4.47%
    44.4% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $61,299
    5.86% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $105,700
    25.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    267
    10.8% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Union Star, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.3% of the residents in Union Star, MO are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Union Star, MO was $105,700, and the homeownership rate was 64.1%.

    Most people in Union Star, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 81.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Union Star, MO was 3 cars per household.

    United StatesMissouriDeKalb County, MOSt. Joseph, MO-KSBuchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO

    Population & Diversity

    Union Star, MO is home to a population of 559 people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.716% of Union Star, MO residents were born outside of the country (4 people).

    In 2024, there were 109 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (545 people) in Union Star, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 4 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.3% of Union Star, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Union Star, MO was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Union Star, MO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      545 ± 156
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      5 ± 8
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      4 ± 7
    0.894%
    Hispanic Population
    5 people

    In 2024, there were 109 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (545 people) in Union Star, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 4 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    0.894% of the people in Union Star, MO are hispanic (5 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Union Star, MO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      42,470 ± 5,042 people
    2. India
      24,378 ± 3,826 people
    3. China
      16,113 ± 3,112 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.716%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    4 people

    As of 2024, 0.716% of Union Star, MO residents (4 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Union Star, MO was 0%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      13 ± 20
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      2 ± 17

    Union Star, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 6.5 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Union Star, MO.

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    Health

    92.8% of the population of Union Star, MO has health coverage, with 39.4% on employee plans, 7.87% on Medicaid, 17.4% on Medicare, 27.7% on non-group plans, and 0.537% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 34.2% between 18 and 34 years, 22.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    7.16%
    Uninsured
    39.4%
    Employer Coverage
    7.87%
    Medicaid
    17.4%
    Medicare
    27.7%
    Non-Group
    0.537%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Union Star, MO declined by 8.77% from 7.84% to 7.16%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Union Star, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Union Star, MO employs 267 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Union Star, MO were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (59 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (52 people), and Manufacturing (30 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($182,708), Construction ($65,833), and Manufacturing ($62,500).

    Employment

    Occupations

    267
    2024 Value
    ± 99
    10.8%
    1 Year growth
    ± 49.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Union Star, MO grew at a rate of 10.8%, from 241 employees to 267 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Union Star, MO, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (59 people), Health Technologists & Technicians (42 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (24 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Union Star, MO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    267
    2024 Value
    ± 99
    10.8%
    1 Year growth
    ± 49.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Union Star, MO grew at a rate of 10.8%, from 241 employees to 267 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Union Star, MO, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (59 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (52 people), and Manufacturing (30 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Union Star, MO, though some of these residents may live in Union Star, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $37,188
    Median earning men ± $21,547
    $24,178
    Median earning women ± $3,364

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($183,750), Other Services Except Public Administration ($90,875), and Construction ($66,250).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,125), Public Administration ($51,250), and Retail Trade ($25,625).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.17%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Missouri

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    Josh Hawley
    Senator from Missouri1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Eric Schmitt
    Senator from Missouri3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Union Star, MO was $105,700 in 2024, which is 0.318 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $84,500 to $105,700, a 25.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Union Star, MO is 64.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Union Star, MO have an average commute time of 81.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Union Star, MO is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $105,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$13,052
    $143
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$45

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Union Star, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    64.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    54.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 64.1% of the housing units in Union Star, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $61,299
    Median Household Income
    ± $9,406
    223
    Number of Households
    ± 68

    In 2024, the median household income of the 223 households in Union Star, MO grew to $61,299 from the previous year's value of $57,907.

    The following chart displays the households in Union Star, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Union Star, MO is from Missouri.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Missouri
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

    In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (89.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (5.64%)
    3. Carpooled (4.14%)

    In 2024, 89.1% of workers in Union Star, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (5.64%) and those who carpooled to work (4.14%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    81.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Union Star, MO have a longer commute time (81.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 41.8% of the workforce in Union Star, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Union Star, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Union Star, MO have 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    4.47% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Union Star, MO (25 out of 559 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 75+, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Union Star, MO is White, followed by Other and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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