Sterling Population

2010–2026

451

2026 projection

0.2% 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.
202645100.00%
2025451+10.22%
2024450-30.66%
2023453+20.44%
2022451+10.22%
202145000.00%
2020450-499.82%
2019499-10.20%
2018500-20.40%
2017502-20.40%

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Sterling Demographics

44median age

Median age

Female42.5 yrs
Male45 yrs

Adults

359
76 seniors · 21%283 other adults

Sex

Female 53.6% · 240Male 46.4% · 208

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

$61,563median household income

Median household income

$61,563

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$43,482

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11%

About 1 in 9 residents

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

Sterling Marital Status

49% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married49%49%50%
Never married32%35%28%
Divorced11%13%10%
Widowed8%3%12%
Separated<1%0%1%

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