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Star Valley

Arizona · 2,484 residents · 36.144 sq mi
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Star Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2019. With a median age of 59.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,484
+55%since 2019
from 1,603 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
+55%since 2019
from 44 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
59.2
+1%since 2019
from 58.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K200920202024Star Valley
20243K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $28,058 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,781
+63%since 2019
from $20,761 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 19.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 78.6% in 2019
18.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,436)
Black3.1%(50)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(100)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(17)
Diversity Score24.1%(386)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(2,124)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino9%(224)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other1%(24)
Diversity Score24.9%(619)
Diversity Score
25
+3%since 2019
from 24 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2019
from 17.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 89.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
−36%since 2019
from 17.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 72.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 35.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 22.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Female
45.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Star Valley, Arizona?

Star Valley, Arizona has about 2,484 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Star Valley, Arizona earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Star Valley, Arizona?

About 27.6% 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 17.1% of people in Star Valley, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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