Sterling Population

2011–2026

185

2026 projection

45.9% since 2020 (decrease)

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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.
2026185-178.42%
2025202-347.48%
2023236-5218.06%
2022288-9124.01%
2021379+3710.82%
2020342-256.81%
2019367-399.61%
2018406-10420.39%
2017510+12030.77%
2016390-20334.23%

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Sterling Demographics

33.1median age

Median age

Female33.1 yrs
Male33.1 yrs

Adults

248
32 seniors · 13%216 other adults

Sex

Female 44.8% · 163Male 55.2% · 201

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 4 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

$61,250median household income

Median household income

$61,250

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$37,121

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

1.4%

About 1 in 73 residents

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

Sterling Marital Status

39% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married39%35%44%
Never married41%47%33%
Divorced8%4%13%
Widowed5%0%10%
Separated7%14%0%

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