Sterling Population

2010–2026

480

2026 projection

0.4% 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.
2026480-10.21%
202548100.00%
2024481+91.91%
2023472-81.67%
2022480-30.62%
2021483+10.21%
2020482+265.70%
2019456-71.51%
201846300.00%
2017463-40.86%

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Sterling Demographics

42.4median age

Median age

Female47.7 yrs
Male36.4 yrs

Adults

565
179 seniors · 32%386 other adults

Sex

Female 46.4% · 333Male 53.6% · 384

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 7 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

$70,313median household income

Median household income

$70,313

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$49,135

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.6%

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%47%51%
Never married28%38%17%
Divorced7%7%7%
Widowed13%7%20%
Separated3%1%5%

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