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Star City

Indiana · 386 residents · 0.691 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
386
+2%since 2000
from 377 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
559 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 546 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.7
+40%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1502142793434082000201020202024Star City
2024386
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,867
+68%since 2000
from $14,168 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.287
−3%since 2010
from 0.296 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services26.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration26.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$866
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−37.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
55.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
+50.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(370)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(386)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−29.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.4%
−54.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
67.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.9%
+23.8 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+35.5 ptssince 2017
from 64.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Star City, Indiana?

Star City, Indiana has about 386 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Star City, Indiana expensive?

In Star City, Indiana, the typical rent is about $866 a month.

How educated are people in Star City, Indiana?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Star City, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Star City, Indiana?

About 13.2% of people in Star City, Indiana 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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