Sterling City Population

2010–2026

1,092

2026 projection

2.6% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K1.2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Sterling City. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,092-20.18%
20251,094-181.62%
20241,11200.00%
20231,112-312.71%
20221,143+302.70%
20211,113-80.71%
20201,121+252.28%
20191,096+20.18%
20181,094+292.72%
20171,065-302.74%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Sterling City has a population change about the same as Sterling County, and lower than Texas and the U.S.

  • Texas+8.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Sterling City−2.3%
  • Sterling County−2.5%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Sterling City Demographics

29.9median age

Median age

Female34.4 yrs
Male18.8 yrs

Adults

806
169 seniors (65+) · 21% of adults637 other adults

Sex

Female 52.6% · 661Male 47.4% · 595

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 13 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 City Income

$66,615median household income

Median household income

$66,615

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$43,750

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

3.9%

About 1 in 26 residents

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

Sterling City Marital Status

56% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married56%59%53%
Never married25%32%19%
Divorced16%7%23%
Widowed3%2%4%
Separated0%0%0%

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