Star City is a town located in Monongalia County West Virginia. Star City has a 2024 population of 1,784. Star City is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 1.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,758 in 2020.
The average household income in Star City is $80,798 with a poverty rate of 12.18%. The median age in Star City is 33.8 years: 34.4 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Star City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,829 | 84.4% |
| Asian | 138 | 6.37% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 5.77% |
| Two or more races | 75 | 3.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,032 | 2.1 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Non Family | 596 | 1.56 | 38.3 | 61.7 |
| Married | 292 | 3 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Female | 75 | 2.51 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
| Male | 69 | 2.49 | 26.1 | 73.9 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
46.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 68 | 4.39% |
| Associates Degree | 132 | 8.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 409 | 26.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 432 | 27.91% |
| High School Graduate | 327 | 21.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 180 | 11.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,369 | 1,310 | 758 |
| Asian | 83 | 83 | 57 |
| Black | 59 | 59 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 20 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,103 | $44,009 | $40,956 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,262 | $45,833 | $66,500 |
| High School Graduate | $36,750 | $36,719 | $36,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,767 | $42,577 | $40,994 |
| Some College | $42,745 | $44,688 | $37,778 |
$41,767
Average Earnings
$42,577
Average Male
$40,994
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.89% of Star City residents speak only English, while 11.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,819 | 246 | 13.52% |
| Asian | 138 | 15 | 10.87% |
| Multiple | 75 | 2 | 2.67% |
| Black | 125 | 1 | 0.8% |
12.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.27%
Male Poverty Rate
12.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Star City is White, with 13.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Star City is Black, with 0.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.46% |
| High School | 11.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 12.99% |
| Male Employed | 8.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,680 | $103,364 |
| Households | $69,063 | $80,798 |
| Married Families | $99,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,571 | $62,926 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.3%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
78
Number of Veterans
78
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 4.71% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 16.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Employment Rate
1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.02%
Born in Star City
93.08%
Native Born
6.92%
Foreign Born
5.95%
Non Citizen
0.97%
Naturalized
93.08% of Star City residents were born in the United States, with 53.02% having been born in West Virginia. 5.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,818 | 7 | 0.39% |
| 2028 | 1,811 | 7 | 0.39% |
| 2027 | 1,804 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 1,798 | 7 | 0.39% |
| 2025 | 1,791 | 7 | 0.39% |
| 2024 | 1,784 | 6 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 1,778 | 8 | 0.45% |
| 2022 | 1,770 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2021 | 1,768 | 10 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 1,758 | -218 | -11.03% |
| 2019 | 1,976 | -8 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 1,984 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 1,987 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 1,988 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 1,984 | 104 | 5.53% |
| 2014 | 1,880 | 34 | 1.84% |
| 2013 | 1,846 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 1,843 | 18 | 0.99% |
| 2011 | 1,825 | 40 | 2.24% |
| 2010 | 1,785 | 0 | 0% |