Sterling Population

2020–2026

2,276

2026 projection

19.2% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K2020202120222023202420252026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Sterling. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,276+1436.70%
20252,133+2847.41%
20231,849-542.84%
20221,903+120.63%
20211,891-180.94%
20201,909——

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Sterling Demographics

34.8median age

Median age

Female32.4 yrs
Male36.1 yrs

Adults

1,657
210 seniors · 13%1,447 other adults

Sex

Female 44.4% · 929Male 55.6% · 1,162

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 21 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Sterling Income

$86,103median household income

Median household income

$86,103

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$41,638

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

15.4%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Sterling Marital Status

37% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married37%33%42%
Never married31%38%20%
Divorced22%27%15%
Widowed9%2%18%
Separated2%0%5%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201