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Sterling

County:
Sanpete County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.323
State:
Utah

Sterling is a town located in Sanpete County, Utah. Sterling has a 2026 population of 312. Sterling is currently growing at a rate of 1.96% annually and its population has increased by 13.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 276 in 2020.

The median household income in Sterling is $66,359 with a poverty rate of 14.95%. The median age in Sterling is 37 years: 25.8 years for males, and 38.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 108.1 males.

312
Total Population
965
Density (mi²)
6 1.96%
Growth

Sterling Population

Sterling Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202631261.96%
202530662%
202430062.04%
202329451.73%
202228962.12%
202128372.54%
202027610.36%
201932261.9%
201831651.61%
201731182.64%
201630351.68%
201529831.02%
201429531.03%
2013292-1-0.34%
2012293-2-0.68%
20112953312.6%
201029500%

Median Age

Overall: 37 years
Female: 38.6 years
Male: 25.8 years

Sterling Adults

There are 183 adults, (39 of whom are seniors) in Sterling.

Sex Ratio

Female: 135 (48%)
Male: 146 (52%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Sterling includes 94.31% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White26594.31%
Two or more races134.63%
Native American20.71%
Asian10.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races10.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White26594.31%
Two or more races124.27%
Native American20.71%
Asian10.36%

Sterling Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Sterling 's average per capita income is $42,917. Household income levels show a median of $66,359. The poverty rate stands at 14.95%.

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
Families$66,761$80,004
Married Families$66,761-
Households$66,359$74,660
Non Families$26,667$40,283

$42,917

Average Income

$66,359

Median Household Income

14.95%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

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)