Sterling Population

2010–2026

312

2026 projection

13% since 2020 (increase)

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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.
2026312+61.96%
2025306+30.99%
2024303+72.36%
2023296+72.42%
2022289+62.12%
2021283+72.54%
2020276-4614.29%
2019322+61.90%
2018316+51.61%
2017311+82.64%

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Sterling Demographics

37median age

Median age

Female38.6 yrs
Male25.8 yrs

Adults

183
39 seniors · 21%144 other adults

Sex

Female 48% · 135Male 52% · 146

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 3 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

$66,359median household income

Median household income

$66,359

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$42,917

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

15%

About 1 in 7 residents

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

Sterling Marital Status

67% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married67%59%76%
Never married26%39%11%
Divorced2%2%2%
Widowed5%0%10%
Separated0%0%0%

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