Star City is a city located in Lincoln County Arkansas. Star City has a 2024 population of 2,069. It is also the county seat of Lincoln County. Star City is currently declining at a rate of -1.1% annually and its population has decreased by -4.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,161 in 2020.
The average household income in Star City is $78,267 with a poverty rate of 17.07%. The median age in Star City is 36.3 years: 32.7 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Star City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,775 | 77.21% |
| Black or African American | 403 | 17.53% |
| Two or more races | 75 | 3.26% |
| Native American | 40 | 1.74% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 762 | 2.86 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Married | 362 | 3.65 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Non Family | 210 | 1.11 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Female | 157 | 3.55 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Male | 33 | 1.97 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.49
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
77.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 4.19% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 7.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 156 | 10.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 90 | 6.18% |
| High School Graduate | 581 | 39.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72 | 4.95% |
| Some College | 389 | 26.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,145 | 1,067 | 207 |
| Black | 234 | 199 | 39 |
| Native American | 40 | 31 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 26 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 13 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.19%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,500 | $0 | $52,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $33,698 | $80,547 |
| High School Graduate | $32,292 | $50,357 | $24,792 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,000 | $71,250 | $40,357 |
| Some College | $46,484 | $73,839 | $36,250 |
$45,000
Average Earnings
$71,250
Average Male
$40,357
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.66% of Star City residents speak only English, while 2.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 376 | 177 | 47.07% |
| White | 1,726 | 169 | 9.79% |
| Multiple | 62 | 17 | 27.42% |
| Native | 9 | 9 | 100% |
17.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.66%
Male Poverty Rate
19.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Star City is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Star City is White, with 9.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.91% |
| High School | 19.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.72% |
| Some College | 5.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10.88% |
| Male Employed | 1.34% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,607 | $91,061 |
| Households | $58,929 | $78,267 |
| Married Families | $98,056 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,235 | $39,726 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
96
Number of Veterans
83
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 4.91% |
| Black | 24 | 10.17% |
| Other Race | 6 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.82%
Born in Star City
99.52%
Native Born
0.48%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
99.52% of Star City residents were born in the United States, with 85.82% having been born in Arkansas. 0.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,954 | -23 | -1.16% |
| 2028 | 1,977 | -23 | -1.15% |
| 2027 | 2,000 | -23 | -1.14% |
| 2026 | 2,023 | -23 | -1.12% |
| 2025 | 2,046 | -23 | -1.11% |
| 2024 | 2,069 | -23 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 2,092 | -34 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 2,126 | -72 | -3.28% |
| 2021 | 2,198 | 37 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 2,161 | 116 | 5.67% |
| 2019 | 2,045 | -19 | -0.92% |
| 2018 | 2,064 | -24 | -1.15% |
| 2017 | 2,088 | -47 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 2,135 | -33 | -1.52% |
| 2015 | 2,168 | -48 | -2.17% |
| 2014 | 2,216 | -19 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 2,235 | 7 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 2,228 | -31 | -1.37% |
| 2011 | 2,259 | -9 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 2,268 | 0 | 0% |