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Sterling City

County:
Sterling County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.979
State:
Texas

Sterling City is a city located in Sterling County, Texas. Sterling City has a 2026 population of 1,130. It is also the county seat of Sterling County. Sterling City is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually and its population has increased by 0.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,121 in 2020.

The median household income in Sterling City is $66,615 with a poverty rate of 3.85%. The median age in Sterling City is 29.9 years: 18.8 years for males, and 34.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.0 males.

1.1K
Total Population
1,154
Density (mi²)
2 0.18%
Growth

Sterling City Population

Sterling City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,13020.18%
20251,12810.09%
20241,12790.81%
20231,118-32-2.78%
20221,150292.59%
20211,12100%
20201,121100.9%
20191,001-8-0.79%
20181,009191.92%
2017990-40-3.88%
20161,03080.78%
20151,022-6-0.58%
20141,028869.13%
2013942303.29%
2012912161.79%
201189680.9%
2010870-5-0.57%

Median Age

Overall: 29.9 years
Female: 34.4 years
Male: 18.8 years

Sterling City Adults

There are 806 adults, (169 of whom are seniors) in Sterling City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 661 (52.6%)
Male: 595 (47.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Sterling City includes 74.92% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White94174.92%
Two or more races29923.81%
Other race100.8%
Black or African American20.16%
Native American20.16%
Asian20.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races28822.93%
White14211.31%
Other race100.8%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White79963.61%
Two or more races110.88%
Black or African American20.16%
Native American20.16%
Asian20.16%

Sterling City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Sterling City 's average per capita income is $43,750. Household income levels show a median of $66,615. The poverty rate stands at 3.85%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$95,833-
Families$92,917$109,056
Households$66,615$97,413
Non Families-$28,313

$43,750

Average Income

$66,615

Median Household Income

3.85%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)