Sterling Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Sterling?
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There are 6,016 residents in Sterling, with a median age of 45.5. Of this, 53.67% are males and 46.33% are females. US-born citizens make up 96.63% of the resident pool in Sterling, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.45%. Additionally, 1.93% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 5,491 people in Sterling currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 5,491 people in Sterling currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 6,016 | 16.8% |
| Male Population | 3,229 | 16.7% |
| Female Population | 2,787 | 16.9% |
Male population 53.67%
Female population 46.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 45.5 | -5.8% |
| Citizen US Born | 5,813 | 15.9% |
| Citizen not US Born | 87 | 70.6% |
| Not Citizen | 116 | 39.8% |
Citizen US Born 96.63%
Citizen not US Born 1.45%
Not Citizen 1.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 37 | 117.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 123 | 108.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 194 | 19.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 112 | 27.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 5,491 | 14.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.62%
Moved from Same County 2.06%
Moved from Same State 3.26%
Moved from Different State 1.88%
Same House as Last Year 92.18%
What are the employment statistics in Sterling?
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White-collar workers make up 72.24% of the working population in Sterling, while blue-collar employees account for 27.76%. There are also 402 entrepreneurs in Sterling (15.18% of the workforce); 1,358 workers employed in private companies (51.28%); and 530 people working in governmental institutions (20.02%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,913 | 21.6% |
| Blue Collar | 735 | 29.6% |
White Collar 72.24%
Blue Collar 27.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 402 | 33.6% |
| Private Companies | 1,358 | 25.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 530 | 30.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 358 | 2.3% |
Self Employees 15.18%
Private Companies 51.28%
Governmental Workers 20.02%
Not for Profit Companies 13.52%
How many households are there in Sterling?
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There are a total of 2,463 households in Sterling, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 65.21% of these Sterling households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.79%. Additionally, 21.8% of households have children and 78.2% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 2,463 | 19.4% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -2.0% |
| Family Households | 1,606 | 16.5% |
| Non-family Households | 857 | 25.3% |
Family Households 65.21%
Non-family Households 34.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 537 | 20.1% |
| Households without Children | 1,926 | 19.2% |
Households with Children 21.8%
Households without Children 78.2%
What are the median and average incomes in Sterling?
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The average annual household income in Sterling is $141,653, while the median household income sits at $99,093 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $141,653 | 8.2% |
| Median Household Income | $99,093 | 9.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 536 | 8.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 5,403 | 17.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Sterling?
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There are 3,782 housing units in Sterling, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1993. Of the 2,463 occupied housing units in Sterling, 88.55% are owner-occupied, while 11.45% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.71% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $316,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,166 per month in Sterling.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.71% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $316,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,166 per month in Sterling.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 3,782 | 7.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1993 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 93 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 134 | 11.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 517 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 849 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 935 | 5.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 950 | 14.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 251 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 53 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,463 | 19.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,181 | 19.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 282 | 17.0% |
Owner Occupied 88.55%
Renter Occupied 11.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,324 | 14.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 857 | 29.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $316,100 | 3.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $239,600 | -18.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,166 | 1.4% |
With Mortgage 60.71%
Without Mortgage 39.29%
What is the level of education in Sterling?
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Approximately 34.23% of the population in Sterling holds a high school degree (that's 1,632 residents), while 30.41% have attained a college certificate (1,535 locals) and 16.74% have a bachelor's degree (798 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 84 | -20.8% |
| Some High School | 1,632 | 33.7% |
| Some College | 1,535 | -3.4% |
| Associate Degree | 310 | -20.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 798 | 27.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 494 | 49.7% |
No High School 1.76%
Some High School 34.23%
Some College 30.41%
Associate Degree 6.5%
Bachelor's Degree 16.74%
Graduate Degree 10.36%
What is the marital status of Sterling residents?
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A total of 1,222 people in Sterling have never been married (which represents 24.58% of the total population), while 2,990 of them are wedded (60.14%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 46 (0.93%) and 591 (11.89%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,222 | 28.2% |
| Married | 2,990 | 14.5% |
| Separated | 46 | -52.1% |
| Widowed | 169 | -29.6% |
| Divorced | 591 | 23.6% |
Never Married 24.58%
Married 60.14%
Separated 0.93%
Widowed 3.4%
Divorced 11.89%
What are the most common means of transportation in Sterling?
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The top three means of transportation people in Sterling use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 2,038 residents commute by car, 60 prefer going to work by walking and 18 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,038 | 19.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 18 | 80.0% |
| Walk | 60 | 7.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Sterling by zipcode?
topMethodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.