Sterling County's estimated 2026 population is 1,407 with a growth rate of 0.72% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sterling County is the 240th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 1,137 and has seen a growth of 23.75% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Sterling County includes 81.71% White, 8.42% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (81.71%)
Two or more races (9.43%)
Other race (8.42%)
Black or African American (0.14%)
Native American (0.14%)
Asian (0.14%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,135 | 81.71% |
| Two or more races | 131 | 9.43% |
| Other race | 117 | 8.42% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.14% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Sterling County's average per capita income is $56,667. Household income levels show a median of $78,750. The poverty rate stands at 2.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $128,500 | $127,775 |
| Married Families | $126,667 | - |
| Households | $78,750 | $112,935 |
| Non Families | $36,667 | $40,047 |
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Median Household Income
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