Star City, WV Demographics

A map of Star City's Population by Race

Star City, West Virginia has an estimated population of 1,960, a large increase from the 1,779 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.3% White, 5.6% Black, 5.6% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than West Virginia 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 36.8% in 2020 and 29.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Star City is ranked the 81st most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 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 81st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Star City's White Population

1,632 residents of Star City, or 83.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Star City is lower than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Star City ranks 412th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star City's White population has grown by an estimated 16.6%. White residents' share of Star City's population has increased from 78.7% to 83.3%.

Star City is more White than neighboring Osage (0% White), and Morgantown (83% White). Star City is less White than neighboring Granville (85.8% White), Westover (87% White), and Booth (100% White).

Star City's Black Population

109 residents of Star City, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Star City is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Star City ranks 48th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star City's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.8%. Black residents' share of Star City's population has decreased from 7.2% to 5.6%.

Star City is more Black than neighboring Granville (2.2% Black), Osage (0% Black), Westover (1.8% Black), Morgantown (4.5% Black), and Booth (0% Black).

Star City's Asian Population

109 residents of Star City, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Star City is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Star City ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 47.3%. Asian residents' share of Star City's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.6%.

Star City is more Asian than neighboring Granville (0.6% Asian), Osage (0% Asian), Westover (0% Asian), Morgantown (3.7% Asian), and Booth (0% Asian).

Star City's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Star City, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Star City is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Star City ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Star City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Star City is more Hispanic than neighboring Granville (2.1% Hispanic), Osage (0% Hispanic), and Booth (0% Hispanic). Star City is less Hispanic than neighboring Westover (6.2% Hispanic), and Morgantown (4.3% Hispanic).

Star City's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Star City, or 0.0% 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 West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Star City ranks 308th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

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

Star City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Granville (1.7% Native American/Other), and Morgantown (0.6% Native American/Other).

Star City's Multiracial Population

55 residents of Star City, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Star City is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Star City ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 56.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Star City's population has decreased from 7.1% to 2.8%.

Star City is more Multiracial than neighboring Osage (0% Multiracial), and Booth (0% Multiracial). Star City is less Multiracial than neighboring Granville (7.5% Multiracial), Westover (5% Multiracial), and Morgantown (3.8% 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.