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Population in July 2007: 2,241. Population change since 2000: -8.5%
 

Males: 963  (43.0%)
Females: 1,278  (57.0%)

Median resident age:  37.7 years
Arkansas median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 71667.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $40,374 (it was $32,197 in 2000)
Star City:  $40,374
Arkansas:  $38,134

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $78,546 (it was $50,500 in 2000)
Star City:  $78,546
Arkansas:  $101,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $105,077; Detached houses: $113,863; Mobile homes: $39,752
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Races in Star City:

  • White Non-Hispanic (76.4%)
  • Black (21.1%)
  • Hispanic (1.2%)
  • American Indian (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)
  • Other race (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Star City: 76.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (21.0%), Irish (4.4%), English (3.7%), German (2.4%), Scotch-Irish (1.6%), French (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/03/1876

Elevation: 271 feet

Land area: 4.21 square miles.

Population density: 533 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Star City

  • High school or higher: 60.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 10.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Star City city

  • Never married: 20.8%
  • Now married: 50.4%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 15.8%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

16 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.6%
Arkansas:  2.8%



According to our research there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Star City, Arkansas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Star City to the number of sex offenders is 204 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Star City:  0.7% ($330)
Arkansas:  0.7% ($500)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pine Bluff, AR (21.7 miles , pop. 55,085).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (134.1 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (296.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Grady, AR (3.5 miles ), Gould, AR (4.1 miles ), Mitchellville, AR (4.5 miles ), Rison, AR (4.5 miles ), Dumas, AR (4.5 miles ), Pine Bluff, AR (4.7 miles ), Monticello, AR (4.7 miles ), Wilmar, AR (4.7 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 7 buildings, average cost: $102,900
  • 1997: 9 buildings, average cost: $68,800
  • 1998: 8 buildings, average cost: $101,600
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $100,400
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $103,200
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $41,500
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,500
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $83,100
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $83,300
  • 2007: 10 buildings, average cost: $104,600

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Latitude: 33.94 N, Longitude: 91.84 W

Area code: 870

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Population change in the 1990s: +160 (+6.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (12%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Paper (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Wood products (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (22%)
  • Apparel (16%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Social assistance (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Religious workers (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (11%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Child care workers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)



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Crime in Star City by Year
Type 2001 2004 2006 2007
Murders 0110
    per 100,000 0.041.942.60.0
Rapes 0011
    per 100,000 0.00.042.644.4
Robberies 3211
    per 100,000 120.683.942.644.4
Assaults 14552
    per 100,000 562.7209.6213.088.8
Burglaries 19151417
    per 100,000 763.7628.9596.5754.5
Thefts 38203941
    per 100,000 1527.3838.61661.71819.8
Auto thefts 1100
    per 100,000 40.241.90.00.0
Arson 1010
    per 100,000 40.20.042.60.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 266.5231.9282.9192.2

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 5 (4 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.78
US city average:  3.00

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Star City-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 148% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1968, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.5 miles away from the Star City city center killed 5 people and injured 16 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/28/1975, a category 4 tornado 25.8 miles away from the city center killed 7 people and injured 51 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Star City:
  • DELTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; DUMAS, AR)
  • JEFFERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 20 miles; PINE BLUFF, AR)
  • DREW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; MONTICELLO, AR)

Political contributions by individuals in Star City, AR

Airports located in Star City:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Star City:
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF (about 24 miles; PINE BLUFF, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,801)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO (about 25 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 2,048)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK (about 62 miles; LITTLE ROCK, AR; FT enrollment: 8,024)
  • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; CLEVELAND, MS; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 78 miles; ARKADELPHIA, AR; FT enrollment: 3,109)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE BRANCH (about 80 miles; BEEBE, AR; FT enrollment: 3,840)
  • MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 85 miles; MOORHEAD, MS; FT enrollment: 2,486)
Public high school in Star City:
  • STAR CITY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 444; Location: 206 CLEVELAND ST.; Grades: 09 - 12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Star City:
  • BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 728; Location: 206 CLEVELAND ST.; Grades: KG - 06)
  • STAR CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 406; Location: 206 CLEVELAND ST.; Grades: 06 - 08)
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Notable location: Lincoln County Courthouse (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Star City include: Providence Church (A), First Baptist Church of Star City (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Super 8 Motel (1308 North Lincoln Avenue), Tax Centers of America (Highway 425 South), Travelers Motel (Highway 425 South).

Court: Lincoln County - District Court (Courthouse).

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
Arkansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  69.0%
Whole state:  70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.2%
Whole state:  3.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  18.2%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  8.6%
Whole state:  6.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Star City, AR


253 people in nursing homes
14 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)


Star City compared to Arkansas state average:

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  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Star City (2009 data):
  • Bank of Star City: Bank Of Star City at 116 North Lincoln, branch established on 1925-04-07. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $92.1 mil, Deposits: $78.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Star City Bancshares, Inc.
  • Simmons First National Bank: Star City Branch at Lincoln Avenue & Highway 425, branch established on 1989-10-16. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $1,424.0 mil, Deposits: $1,132.8 mil, headquarters in Pine Bluff, AR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 41 total offices, Holding Company: Simmons First National Corporation
  • Pine Bluff National Bank: Star City Branch at 102 South Lincoln St, branch established on 1999-06-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $351.1 mil, Deposits: $284.0 mil, headquarters in Pine Bluff, AR, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Jefferson Bancshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Lincoln County Arkansas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (63%)
  • Electricity (26%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (9%)
  • No fuel used (1%)
  • Wood (1%)
  • Solar energy (1%)


Religon statistics for Star City

Adherents


NameAmerican Baptist AssociationSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchNational Association of Free Will BaptistsAssemblies of God
Adherents38.5%34.1%7.3%6.4%4.5%
Congregations26.3%21.1%10.5%7.9%5.3%
NameChurches of ChristChristian Churches and Churches of ChristCatholic ChurchBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaOther religions
Adherents2.9%2.7%2.3%0.9%0.5%
Congregations7.9%5.3%5.3%2.6%7.9%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 3$7,120$28,4804$4,926
Judicial and Legal 1$1,560$18,7202$1,880
Police Protection - Officers 4$7,800$23,4002$954
Police - Other 1$1,320$15,8400$0
Streets and Highways 1$1,240$14,8801$1,184
Solid Waste Management 2$2,440$14,6401$500
Sewerage 1$2,210$26,5200$0
Water Supply 3$6,370$25,4801$614
Totals for Government 16$30,060$22,54511$10,058



Star City government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $221,000
    All Other: $151,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $224,000
    Police Protection: $220,000
    Sewerage: $219,000
    Regular Highways: $157,000
    Solid Waste Management: $151,000
    Financial Administration: $82,000
    Fire Protection: $38,000
    Libraries: $4,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $76,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $96,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Industrial Revenue: $1,090,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $1,005,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $85,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $76,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $247,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $236,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $1,005,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $110,000
    General Support: $42,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $291,000
    Property: $39,000
    Public Utilities: $24,000
    NEC: $7,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $454,000

6.20% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($26,091 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.20%
Arkansas average:  7.98%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Jefferson County, AR  1.56% ($24,527 average AGI)
from Desha County, AR  0.59% ($27,524)
from Drew County, AR  0.51% ($26,167)


7.30% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($24,540 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.30%
Arkansas average:  7.29%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Jefferson County, AR  2.29% ($23,293 average AGI)
to Desha County, AR  0.73% ($16,885)
to Pulaski County, AR  0.70% ($26,600)


Strongest AM radio stations in Star City:
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KPBA (1270 AM; 5 kW; PINE BLUFF, AR; Owner: METRO BIRCH ENTERPRISES, INC)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMTL (760 AM; daytime; 10 kW; SHERWOOD, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KCLA (1400 AM; 1 kW; PINE BLUFF, AR; Owner: M.R.S. VENTURES, INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Star City:
  • KMSX (94.9 FM; MAUMELLE, AR; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KGPQ (99.9 FM; MONTICELLO, AR; Owner: COMMUNITY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KANX (91.1 FM; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KIPR (92.3 FM; PINE BLUFF, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KHBM-FM (93.7 FM; MONTICELLO, AR; Owner: COMMUNITY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KXFE (106.9 FM; DUMAS, AR; Owner: METRO BIRCH ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • KDEW-FM (97.3 FM; DE WITT, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KAFN (102.5 FM; GOULD, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTRN (104.5 FM; WHITE HALL, AR; Owner: BAYOU BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPBQ-FM (101.3 FM; PINE BLUFF, AR; Owner: M.R.S. VENTURES, INC.)
  • KUAP (89.7 FM; PINE BLUFF, AR; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIV OF AR)

TV broadcast stations around Star City:
  • KATV (Channel 7; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: KATV, LLC)
  • KETS (Channel 2; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • KASN (Channel 38; PINE BLUFF, AR; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KWBK-LP (Channel 36; PINE BLUFF, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS 49, INC.)
  • KVTN (Channel 25; PINE BLUFF, AR; Owner: AGAPE CHURCH, INC.)


Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2007 (per 100,000 population)
Star City, Arkansas:
  • Fatal accident count: 8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 10
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 9
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 19
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Arkansas average:
  • Fatal accident count: 69
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 105
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 28
  • Fatalities: 77
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 180
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 7
See more detailed statistics of Star City fatal accidents for 1975 - 2007 here


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Star City)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 2

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