Star City, West Virginia
Star City: City in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Star City is a city located in the county of Monongalia in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,825 and a population density of 1,194 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,984 inhabitants.
The city was created 118 years ago in 1906.
Quick Facts about Star City
| Population : | 1,984 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Monongalia County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 1.53 km2 |
| Altitude : | 955 feet / 291, 291 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1907 (118 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 04:49:36 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,298 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Star City is located at 39°39'30"N 79°59'11"W (39.6584100, -79.9864500).
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Demographics
The population of Star City increased by 8.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,825 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,810 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,828 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,830 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,864 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,964 | 5.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,969 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,966 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,963 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,948 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,984 | 1.81% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,441 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,649 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,624 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,644 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.8% |
| White only, percent : | 80.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 15.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 79.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 213 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,112 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,112 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $101,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,065 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $518 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $579 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,356 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.25 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,972 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 31,583 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 104,251 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,007 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $57,720 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,036 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 203 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,703 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 53,877 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 3.7% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 594 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 626 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 300 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 131 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 48 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 545 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 39 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 553 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,612.45 |
Where ot Eat in Star City
1 Texas Roadhouse
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2 Saratoga Hot Spot
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Other Places in Star City
1 Town of Star City
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People born in Star City (1)
American football player (1917-2005) Bob Hoffman was born in Star City
Schools in Star City
College & universities near Star City, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237905 | West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition | Morgantown (WV) | 26506-8062 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Star City, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
Post offices near Star City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Star City Post Office | Morgantown (WV) | 26505 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Star City , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 2,030 people.
Other cities in Monongalia County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monongalia County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Morgantown | 30,847 | City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States |
| Cheat Lake | 7,988 | Census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia |
| Westover | 4,220 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Granville | 3,156 | Town in West Virginia |
| Blacksville | 183 | Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Star City distances to largest West Virginia cities
