Sterling, Colorado Population 2022
Sterling is a city located in Logan County Colorado. Sterling has a 2020 population of 14,699. It is also the county seat of Logan County. Sterling is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually but its population has decreased by -0.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,825 in 2010.
The average household income in Sterling is $55,314 with a poverty rate of 14.81%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $786 per month, and the median house value is $136,800. The median age in Sterling is 34.6 years, 34.1 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
Sterling Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sterlingwas:
- White: 89.25%
- Two or more races: 5.21%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.45%
- Black or African American: 1.28%
- Native American: 1.10%
- Asian: 1.07%
- Other race: 0.64%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,691 | 141 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 22,550 | 141 | 0.63% |
| 2019 | 22,409 | 141 | 0.63% |
| 2018 | 22,268 | -49 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 22,317 | -118 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 22,435 | -37 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 22,472 | 32 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 22,440 | 266 | 1.19% |
| 2013 | 22,174 | -182 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 22,356 | -221 | -0.99% |
| 2011 | 22,577 | -173 | -0.77% |
| 2010 | 22,750 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,921 | 89.25% |
| Two or More Races | 755 | 5.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 210 | 1.45% |
| Black or African American | 186 | 1.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 159 | 1.10% |
| Asian | 155 | 1.07% |
| Some Other Race | 92 | 0.64% |
Sterling Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,281 | 2.56 | 52.6 |
| Non Family | 2,455 | 1.26 | 34.4 |
| Married | 2,125 | 3.56 | 76.1 |
| Female | 423 | 4.08 | 47.5 |
| Male | 278 | 4.16 | 42.1 |
3.59
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 475 | 5.06% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 763 | 8.13% |
| High School Graduate | 3,260 | 34.75% |
| Some College | 2,012 | 21.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,057 | 11.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,270 | 13.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 543 | 5.79% |
Sterling Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,313 | 6,638 | 1,587 |
| Hispanic | 1,464 | 999 | 137 |
| Native American | 159 | 159 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 157 | 157 | 45 |
| Islander | 124 | 86 | |
| Asian | 97 | 48 | 20 |
| Other Race | 92 | 92 | 9 |
| Black | 63 | 52 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 28.66%.
$32,479
Average Earnings
$40,131
Average Male
$21,625
Average Female
Sterling Language by Age
Sterling Language
88.24% of Sterling residents speak only English, while 11.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.04% of the population.
Sterling Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,692 | 1,086 | 11.21% |
| Hispanic | 2,654 | 485 | 18.27% |
| Multiple | 709 | 437 | 61.64% |
| Other | 68 | NaN% | |
| Black | 68 | 31 | 45.59% |
| Native | 159 | 7 | 4.40% |
14.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.88%
Male Poverty Rate
15.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sterling
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sterling is Multiple, with 61.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sterling is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.08%.
Sterling Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Sterling Married by Age and Sex
Sterling Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Sterling Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,105 | 10.37% |
| Hispanic | 256 | 11.47% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 21.13% |
| Native American | 31 | 19.50% |
| Asian | 20 | 19.42% |
| Black | 11 | 6.08% |
| Other Race | 5 | 5.43% |
Sterling Veterans by Education
10.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.20%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
56.29%
Born in Sterling
95.61%
Native Born
4.39%
Foreign Born
3.59%
Non Citizen
0.79%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.61% of Sterling residents were born in the United States, with 56.29% having been born in Colorado. 3.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14,699 | 68 | 0.46% |
| 2021 | 14,631 | 68 | 0.47% |
| 2020 | 14,563 | 68 | 0.47% |
| 2019 | 14,495 | 68 | 0.47% |
| 2018 | 14,427 | -19 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 14,446 | -81 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 14,527 | -21 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 14,548 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 14,555 | 208 | 1.45% |
| 2013 | 14,347 | -134 | -0.93% |
| 2012 | 14,481 | -210 | -1.43% |
| 2011 | 14,691 | -134 | -0.90% |
| 2010 | 14,825 | 3,465 | 2.70% |
| 2000 | 11,360 | 998 | 0.92% |
| 1990 | 10,362 | -1,023 | -0.94% |
| 1980 | 11,385 | 749 | 0.68% |
| 1970 | 10,636 | -115 | -0.11% |
| 1960 | 10,751 | 3,217 | 3.62% |
| 1950 | 7,534 | 123 | 0.16% |
| 1940 | 7,411 | 216 | 0.30% |
| 1930 | 7,195 | 780 | 1.15% |
| 1920 | 6,415 | 3,371 | 7.74% |
| 1910 | 3,044 | 0.00% |