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Star City

Indiana · 281 residents · 0.691 sq mi
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Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 96 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $9,999.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
281
−25%since 2000
from 377 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
407 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 546 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+7%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1502142793434082000201020202024Star City
2024386
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$32,271
+128%since 2000
from $14,168 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade50.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services30.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration30.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2020
Owner-occupied
86.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
13.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(6)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(18)
Diversity Score
6
+93%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+111%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.7%
−56.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
64.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Star City, Indiana?

Star City, Indiana has about 281 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Star City, Indiana expensive?

In Star City, Indiana, the median home is worth about $9,999.

How educated are people in Star City, Indiana?

About 5.2% 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 10.4% 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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