Star Valley, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Star Valley is a small community located in Arizona, within Gila County. The total population is 2,525. It ranks as the 139th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Star Valley is 63.6 years. This is 63% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 7.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.6% 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 is $65,426. This is 18% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 50% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Star Valley, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $176,400. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $394,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Star Valley is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Star Valley has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.7% vs 52.6%). The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 31.4%.

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Star Valley, Arizona is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 441 Census-designated places in Arizona. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.