Star Valley town, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Star Valley town is a small community located in Arizona. The total population is 2,517. It ranks as the 137th most populous out of 445 cities and towns in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Star Valley town is 66.0 years. This is 70% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. Only 0.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 24.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Star Valley town is $66,075. This is 14% lower than the state median of $76,872. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.9%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 5.2%. 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Star Valley town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.6% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 31.0%.

Education

18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 32.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Star Valley town, Arizona is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 445 Census-designated places in Arizona. For official data, visit data.census.gov.