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Star City

Arkansas · 2,059 residents (2025 est.) · 4.797 sq mi
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Star City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,051. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,300. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,405
−3%since 2000
from 2,471 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
501 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 515 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.3
−17%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,059 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Star City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,051
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,197 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,254
+88%since 2000
from $13,998 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
−14%since 2010
from 0.511 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.6%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+53%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(1,887)
Black21.1%(521)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(30)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.5%(1,098)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(1,643)
Black21.8%(525)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(131)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(106)
Diversity Score60.1%(1,445)
Diversity Score
60
+35%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+15%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.2%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
61.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2012
from 24.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2017
from 60.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Star City, Arkansas?

Star City, Arkansas has about 2,405 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Star City, Arkansas?

The typical household in Star City, Arkansas earns about $51,051 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Star City, Arkansas expensive?

In Star City, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $122,300, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Star City, Arkansas?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Star City, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Star City, Arkansas?

About 23.9% of people in Star City, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Star City, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Star City, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 267 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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