North Star, Michigan

North Star: township in Gratiot County, Michigan

About

North Star is a township located in the county of Gratiot in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 888 and a population density of 26 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 825 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about North Star

Population 825 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Michigan (United States)
County Gratiot County
Area 34.6 km2
Latitude & Longitude 43.2484,-84.5433
Altitude 719 feet / 219 meters
Time Zone America/Detroit
Local time 22:08:56 (18th April 2026)
Density 24 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -7.64% (2010-2020)
Weather 63℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather

Geography

North Star is located at 43°14'54"N 84°32'36"W (43.2483600, -84.5433300).

North Star map

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Weather

63°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
15 to 20 mph SW Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of North Star decreased by 7.64% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 888 - census
2011 866 -2.54% estimation process
2012 864 -0.23% estimation process
2013 861 -0.35% estimation process
2014 854 -0.82% estimation process
2015 852 -0.23% estimation process
2016 847 -0.59% estimation process
2017 844 -0.36% estimation process
2018 837 -0.84% estimation process
2019 837 0% estimation process
2020 825 -1.45% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to North Star, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
168591 Alma College Alma (MI) 48801-1599

Nearby Transit Stations (15)

Rail and bus stations connected to North Star, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
OWO Owosso, MI 109 Comstock Street BUS
SGW Saginaw, MI 511 Johnson Street BUS
DRD Durand Union Station 200 South Railroad St. RAIL
LNS East Lansing station 1240 South Harrison Road RAIL
BCY Bay City, MI 1124 Washington Avenue BUS

Closest post offices linked to North Star.

Post Office Name City ZIP
North Star Post Office North Star (MI) 48862

Other places with the same name (3)

  • North Star, Delaware census designated place with a population of 7,980 people.
  • North Star, Ohio village in Darke County, Ohio with a population of 214 people.
  • North Star, Minnesota human settlement in Oshawa Township, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 193 people.

Other cities in Gratiot County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gratiot County , MI.

City Name Population Title
Alma 8,807 City in Michigan, USA
Saint Louis 7,086 City in Michigan, United States
Ithaca 2,744 City in Michigan
Wheeler 2,648 Township in Gratiot County, Michigan
Sumner 1,856 Township in Gratiot County, Michigan
Breckenridge 1,265 Town in Gratiot County, Michigan, USA
Ashley 540 Village in Gratiot County in the U.
Perrinton 391 Human settlement in Gratiot County, Michigan, United States of America