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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Star City

Arkansas · 2,471 residents · 4.797 sq mi
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Star City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,197. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,471
+16%since 1990
from 2,138 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
515 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 446 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.7
Unchangedsince 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Star City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,197
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,956 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,998
+58%since 1990
from $8,846 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.2%
−10.1 ptssince 1990
from 28.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$387
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $251 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 65.5% in 1990
33.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−22%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(1,707)
Black19.7%(421)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(24)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score42.3%(905)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(1,887)
Black21.1%(521)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(30)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score44.5%(1,098)
Diversity Score
44
+5%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
−17%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Star City, Arkansas?

Star City, Arkansas has about 2,471 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Star City, Arkansas earns about $32,197 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 $50,500, and the typical rent is about $387 a month.

How educated are people in Star City, Arkansas?

About 11.1% 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 18.2% 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 333 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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