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Star Valley

Arizona · 2,538 residents (2025 est.) · 36.144 sq mi
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Star Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,426. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 63.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,525
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2,517 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 70 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
63.6
−4%since 2023
from 66.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,538 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K200920202024Star Valley
20243K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,426
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $66,075 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,739
+6%since 2023
from $57,223 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.538
+14%since 2023
from 0.470 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,400
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(2,355)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(82)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(79)
Diversity Score15.3%(386)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,391)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(97)
Diversity Score12.7%(321)
Diversity Score
13
−17%since 2023
from 15 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+50%since 2023
from 10.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
Female
46.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 99.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Star Valley, Arizona?

Star Valley, Arizona has about 2,525 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Star Valley, Arizona?

The typical household in Star Valley, Arizona earns about $65,426 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Star Valley, Arizona expensive?

In Star Valley, Arizona, the median home is worth about $176,400.

How educated are people in Star Valley, Arizona?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Star Valley, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Star Valley, Arizona?

About 6.2% of people in Star Valley, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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

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