Star City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Van Buren Township, Pulaski County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

[4] Star City was originally called Scarboro, and under the latter name was laid out in 1859.

[5] The original name proved to be unpopular, and the name was changed to Star City in 1861 by a vote of the citizens.

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), all land.

17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.