Star City, Arkansas facts for kids
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Star City, Arkansas
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Clock tower on the town square
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Location of Star City in Lincoln County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.80 sq mi (12.43 km2) |
| • Land | 4.80 sq mi (12.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,173 |
| • Density | 452.99/sq mi (174.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71667
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-66440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405522 |
Star City is a city in Arkansas, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Lincoln County. The city was officially started in 1876. It is located between two important areas of Arkansas: the Arkansas Delta and the Arkansas Timberlands.
For a long time, Star City's economy was mostly about farming. Today, it has a mix of different businesses, including both industry and agriculture. In 2020, about 2,173 people lived in Star City. The city is also part of the larger Pine Bluff metropolitan area.
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Exploring Star City's Location
Star City is located in Arkansas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 4.8 square miles (12.43 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
The city is found between two other towns: Monticello and Pine Bluff.
Star City's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 204 | — | |
| 1900 | 251 | 23.0% | |
| 1910 | 396 | 57.8% | |
| 1920 | 616 | 55.6% | |
| 1930 | 932 | 51.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,090 | 17.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,296 | 18.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,573 | 21.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,032 | 29.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,066 | 1.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,138 | 3.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,471 | 15.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,274 | −8.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,173 | −4.4% | |
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Who Lives in Star City? (2020 Census)
The 2020 United States census counted 2,173 people living in Star City. There were 686 households and 450 families in the city.
Most people in Star City are White (non-Hispanic), making up about 71.84% of the population. Black or African American people make up about 18.5%. Other groups, including Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and people of mixed races, make up smaller parts of the population. About 3.45% of the people are Hispanic or Latino.
Arts, Culture, and Fun in Star City
Star City was the setting for a 1992 movie called One False Move. This police thriller starred actors like Bill Paxton and Billy Bob Thornton. Even though the movie was set in Star City, most of it was filmed in another Arkansas town called Cotton Plant.
Past Festivals and Events
Star City used to host an annual event called the STARDAZE festival. This festival was very popular and brought in people from all over southeastern Arkansas.
Learning and Education in Star City
The Star City School District is in charge of the public schools in the area. These schools include Jimmy Brown Elementary School, Star City Middle School, and Star City High School.
For those who love to read, the Southeast Arkansas Public Library has a branch right in Star City.
Getting Around: Transportation in Star City
Major Roads and Highways
Star City is located where two important roads meet: US Highway 425 and Highway 11.
- US Highway 425 is a main road that runs north and south through southeast Arkansas. It connects Star City to Pine Bluff in the north and Monticello in the south.
- Highway 11 helps people get to Gould and US 65 to the east. It also connects to US 63 to the west.
There is also AR 530 which ends near Star City. This road is a two-lane freeway. It is part of a plan to extend Interstate 530 (I-530) south to Monticello. In Monticello, this planned extension will connect to a future road called Interstate 69. Interstate 69 is a proposed highway that would connect Port Huron, Michigan, and Rosenberg, Texas.
See also
In Spanish: Star City (Arkansas) para niños
