Star City, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Star City is a small community located in Arkansas, within Lincoln County. The total population is 2,405. It ranks as the 133rd most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Star City is 31.3 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 38.5 years. With 28.3% of the population under 18, Star City has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Star City is $51,051. This is 16% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.9%. This is 49% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $122,300. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Star City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Star City is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.8%.

Education

21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Star City, Arkansas 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 Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.