Star City Town, West Virginia
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1366 people, 697 households, and 334 families living in the town. The population density was 2785.4 people per square mile (1075.45/km˛), it is West Virginia's 19th most densely populated town. There were 753 housing units at an average density of 1536.7 per square mile (593.32/km˛). The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.71. In the town the population is diverse age-wise, with 15% under the age of 18, 17.1% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males. The median age was 36.2 years, the median age of male residents at 33.3 and the median age of female residents at 40.2. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 93.56% White, 2.64% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 2.34% Asian, 0.07% Native Hawaiian, 1.02% from two or more races and 0.37% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $26771, making its West Virginia's 133rd highest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $37500, making it the 92nd wealthiest town by median family income among the West Virginia. The per capita income for the town was $17003, making it the 86th wealthiest town by per capita income among the West Virginia. The median income was $15446, Males have a median income of $15313 versus $15547 for females.
In 2000, 453 pupils and students, of which 58.06% are male and 41.94% are female, 33.16% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.08% nursery or pri school, 2.43% kindergarten, 29.14% elementary school, 11.48% high school and 51.88% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1366 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1365 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1364 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1365 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1369 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1377 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1385 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1393 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1432 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1641 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1654 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 16 | 7 | 23 |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 11 | |
| Elementary school | 81 | 51 | 132 |
| High school | 20 | 32 | 52 |
| College or graduate school | 135 | 100 | 235 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star City town, West Virginia | $26771 | $37500 | $17003 |
| Monongalia County, West Virginia | $28625 | $43628 | $17106 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |