Star City, AR Demographics

A map of Star City's Population by Race

Star City, Arkansas has an estimated population of 2,405, a large increase from the 2,173 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.3% White, 21.8% Black, 5.4% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Star City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Star City has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Star City, that probability was 44.6% in 2020 and 48.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Star City is ranked the 133rd most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Star City was ranked the 133rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Star City's White Population

1,643 residents of Star City, or 68.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Star City is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Star City ranks 416th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star City's White population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Star City's population has decreased from 71.8% to 68.3%.

Star City is more White than neighboring Grady (27.4% White), Gould (20% White), and Monticello (52.6% White). Star City is less White than neighboring Woodlawn (100% White), and Rye (100% White).

Star City's Black Population

525 residents of Star City, or 21.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Star City is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Star City ranks 161st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star City's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.6%. Black residents' share of Star City's population has increased from 18.5% to 21.8%.

Star City is more Black than neighboring Woodlawn (0% Black), and Rye (0% Black). Star City is less Black than neighboring Grady (66.1% Black), Gould (77.2% Black), and Monticello (41% Black).

Star City's Asian Population

0 residents of Star City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Star City is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Star City ranks 238th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Star City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Star City is less Asian than neighboring Monticello (1.5% Asian).

Star City's Hispanic Population

131 residents of Star City, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Star City is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Star City ranks 307th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 74.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Star City's population has increased from 3.5% to 5.4%.

Star City is more Hispanic than neighboring Grady (0% Hispanic), Woodlawn (0% Hispanic), Rye (0% Hispanic), Gould (2.9% Hispanic), and Monticello (0.7% Hispanic).

Star City's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Star City, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Star City is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Star City ranks 395th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Star City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Star City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grady (0% Native American/Other), Woodlawn (0% Native American/Other), Rye (0% Native American/Other), and Gould (0% Native American/Other).

Star City's Multiracial Population

103 residents of Star City, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Star City is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Star City ranks 226th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Star City's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.3%.

Star City is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodlawn (0% Multiracial), Rye (0% Multiracial), Gould (0% Multiracial), and Monticello (4.2% Multiracial). Star City is less Multiracial than neighboring Grady (6.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.