Star Valley, AZ Demographics

A map of Star Valley's Population by Race

Star Valley, Arizona has an estimated population of 2,525, a slight increase from the 2,484 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.7% White, 2.8% Native American/Other, 1.4% Hispanic, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Star Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Star Valley has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Star Valley, that probability was 25.9% in 2020 and 10.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Star Valley is ranked the 139th most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 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 Valley was ranked the 137th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Star Valley's White Population

2,391 residents of Star Valley, or 94.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Star Valley is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Star Valley ranks 68th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star Valley's White population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. White residents' share of Star Valley's population has increased from 85.5% to 94.7%.

Star Valley is more White than neighboring Mesa del Caballo (75.2% White), Payson (82.2% White), and Round Valley (78.4% White). Star Valley is less White than neighboring Tonto Village (100% White), and Freedom Acres (100% White).

Star Valley's Black Population

1 residents of Star Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Star Valley is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Star Valley ranks 257th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star Valley's Black population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Black residents' share of Star Valley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Star Valley is less Black than neighboring Mesa del Caballo (6.4% Black), Payson (0.4% Black), and Round Valley (0.3% Black).

Star Valley's Asian Population

0 residents of Star Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Star Valley is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Star Valley ranks 227th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

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

Star Valley is less Asian than neighboring Payson (0.6% Asian).

Star Valley's Hispanic Population

36 residents of Star Valley, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Star Valley is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Star Valley ranks 270th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star Valley's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 83.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Star Valley's population has decreased from 9.0% to 1.4%.

Star Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring Tonto Village (0% Hispanic), and Freedom Acres (0% Hispanic). Star Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring Mesa del Caballo (8.6% Hispanic), Payson (12.3% Hispanic), and Round Valley (12.2% Hispanic).

Star Valley's Native American/Other Population

70 residents of Star Valley, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Star Valley is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Star Valley ranks 338th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star Valley's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 141.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Star Valley's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.8%.

Star Valley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mesa del Caballo (0% Native American/Other), Tonto Village (0% Native American/Other), Payson (1.4% Native American/Other), Freedom Acres (0% Native American/Other), and Round Valley (0.2% Native American/Other).

Star Valley's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Star Valley, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Star Valley is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Star Valley ranks 168th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Star Valley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 70.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Star Valley's population has decreased from 3.7% to 1.1%.

Star Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Tonto Village (0% Multiracial), and Freedom Acres (0% Multiracial). Star Valley is less Multiracial than neighboring Mesa del Caballo (9.9% Multiracial), Payson (3.2% Multiracial), and Round Valley (8.9% 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.