Star City, Indiana facts for kids
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Star City, Indiana
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Location of Star City in Pulaski County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Pulaski |
| Township | Van Buren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 281 |
| • Density | 271.24/sq mi (104.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46985
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-72638 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393247 |
Star City is a small community located in Pulaski County, Indiana, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for collecting population data. In 2020, about 281 people lived in Star City.
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History of Star City
Star City has an interesting past, starting with a different name.
How Star City Got Its Name
Star City was first named Scarboro when it was created in 1859. However, people did not like the name Scarboro very much. So, in 1861, the people living there voted to change the name. They chose the name Star City, which has been its name ever since.
Early Services in Star City
A post office opened in Star City in 1862. This was an important step for the community. It allowed people to send and receive mail easily.
Geography of Star City
Star City is located in Van Buren Township. It is in the state of Indiana.
Area and Location
According to the United States Census Bureau, Star City covers a total area of about 1.1 square miles (2.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the community.
People of Star City
The population of Star City has changed over the years. Understanding these numbers helps us learn about the community.
Population Changes Over Time
In 2010, the population of Star City was 344 people. By 2020, the number of people living there had changed to 281.
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| 2020 | 281 | — | |
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Who Lives in Star City
In 2000, there were 377 people living in Star City. Most of the people were White. A very small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.33% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 133 households in Star City in 2000. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households, about 39.1%, had children under 18 years old living with them. Most households, 67.7%, were married couples living together.
Age Groups in Star City
The people in Star City are of different ages. In 2000:
- About 30.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 8.8% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.9% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.1% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.7% was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Star City was 36 years.
See also
In Spanish: Star City (Indiana) para niños
