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Star City, AR
City in Lincoln County, Arkansas.
Population
2,405
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
501
ZIP codes
0
Star City and its ZIP codes
Star City at a glance
- Star City is about 8.5 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,051 a year, 16% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,300 (35% below Arkansas) and median rent is $737 a month.
Local data for Star City, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Star City, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,051
Poverty rate
23.9%
Median home value
$122,300
Median rent
$737/mo
Homeownership
61.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
31.3
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (245), German Americans (186), Mexican Americans (118).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Star City.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,363
2,510 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$36,032
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$66.5M
FY 2026, $5,138 per person
How people get to work
Star City, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Star City, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
278
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Star City, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Star City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| GradyCity | 12 mi | 3 |
| RyeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.4 |
| GouldCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| MitchellvilleCity | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| RisonCity | 20 mi | 3.3 |
| Pine BluffCity | 21 mi | 44.2 |
| DumasCity | 21 mi | 2.9 |
| MonticelloCity | 22 mi | 10.7 |
| WilmarCity | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Sulphur SpringsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5.5 |
| WinchesterTown | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| KingslandCity | 26 mi | 1.1 |
| StavesCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.4 |
| New EdinburgCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.2 |
| WarrenCity | 26 mi | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Star City, AR in?
- Star City is in Lincoln County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Star City, AR?
- About 2,405 people live in Star City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Star City?
- Nearby places include Woodlawn (12 mi), Grady (12 mi), Rye (16 mi), Gould (16 mi), Mitchellville (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023