Star, Michigan
Star: township in Alger County, Michigan
About
Star is a township located in the county of Alger in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 926 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 924 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Star
| Population | 924 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Alger County |
| Postal code | 49862 |
| Area | 563.8 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.3472,-86.3924 |
| Altitude | 850 feet / 259 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 21:01:43 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.22% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 36℉ Chance Rain Showers then Areas Of Fog 7-days weather |
Geography
Star is located at 46°20'50"N 86°23'33"W (46.3471800, -86.3923800).
Star map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers between 8pm and 11pm, then areas of fog and a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Star decreased by 0.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 926 | - | census |
| 2011 | 916 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 913 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 909 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 910 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 907 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 909 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 918 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 921 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 922 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 924 | 0.22% | estimation process |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Star, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMI | Escanaba, Michigan | 2901 27th Avenue North | BUS |
| MQT | Marquette, Michigan | 1325 Commerce Drive | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Star.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shingleton Post Office | Shingleton (MI) | 49884 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Star, Idaho city in Ada County, Idaho, United States with a population of 10,532 people.
- Star, North Carolina town in North Carolina, United States with a population of 849 people.
Other cities in Alger County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alger County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Munising | 2,850 | City in Michigan |
| Au Train | 1,063 | Township in Alger County, Michigan |
| Limestone | 410 | Township in Alger County, Michigan |
| Onota | 329 | Township in Alger County, Michigan |
| Chatham | 203 | Village in Michigan, USA |