Star City, West Virginia facts for kids
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Star City, West Virginia
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Location of Star City in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  West Virginia |
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| County |  Monongalia |
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| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) | |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,779 | |
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1,789 | |
| • Density | 3,983.64/sq mi (1,538.80/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP Codes |
26504–26505
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| Area code(s) | 304/681 | |
| FIPS code | 54-76516 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555703 | |
| Website | www.starcitywv.com | |
Star City is a small town located in Monongalia County, West Virginia, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,779 people lived there. It's part of the larger Morgantown area, which is a group of towns and cities close together.
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History of Star City
Star City was founded in the year 1907. It got its name from a local business called the Star Glass Company.
Star City Volunteer Fire Department
The Star City Volunteer Fire Department started in 1939. This department has firefighters who are all volunteers. Their EMS (Emergency Medical Services) staff includes both paid workers and volunteers.
The department responds to around 1,200 emergency calls each year. They provide firefighting and rescue services to Star City and nearby areas. They are known as Company 20 for fire services and Station 20 for EMS.
Geography of the Town
Star City is located at 39°39′29″N 79°59′10″W / 39.65806°N 79.98611°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the map.
The town covers a total area of about 0.59 square miles (1.53 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.49 square miles (1.27 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.10 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 318 | — | |
| 1920 | 823 | 158.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,121 | 36.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,175 | 4.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,205 | 2.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,236 | 2.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,312 | 6.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,464 | 11.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,251 | −14.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,366 | 9.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,825 | 33.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,779 | −2.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,817 | −0.4% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, a count of the population (called a census) showed that 1,825 people lived in Star City. There were 903 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most of the people (88.7%) were White. About 4.4% were African American, and 4.1% were Asian. A small number of people were from other races or mixed races. About 2.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Star City was about 29.9 years old. About 11.4% of residents were under 18. Many people (27.4%) were between 18 and 24 years old.
Schools in Star City
Star City is served by the Monongalia County Schools system. Students in Star City typically attend Suncrest Elementary School, Suncrest Middle School, and Morgantown High School.
See also
In Spanish: Star City (Virginia Occidental) para niños
