Sterling, KS
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2,507
TOTAL POPULATION
1,306
MALE POPULATION
1,201
FEMALE POPULATION
108.74
MALES / 100 FEMALES
91.96
FEMALES / 100 MALES
26.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,770
PER CAPITA INCOME
$69,861
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$49,323
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
99.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,140
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Sterling Zip Codes
Sterling Area Codes
Race in Sterling
The most populous races in Sterling are White / Caucasian (2,250 | 89.7%), Hispanic or Latino (172 | 6.9%), and Two or more Races (115 | 4.6%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Black / African American | 105 | 4.2% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 28 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 172 | 6.9% |
| Native / Alaskan | 7 | 0.3% |
| White / Caucasian | 2,250 | 89.7% |
| Two or more Races | 115 | 4.6% |
| Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 2,507 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Sterling
The most populous ancestries reported in Sterling are German (749 | 29.9%), English (377 | 15.0%), Irish (162 | 6.5%), Mexican (128 | 5.1%), and Italian (109 | 4.3%), together accounting for 60.8% of all Sterling residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 21 | 0.8% |
| American | 86 | 3.4% |
| Austrian | 7 | 0.3% |
| British | 6 | 0.2% |
| Canadian | 15 | 0.6% |
| Cherokee | 16 | 0.6% |
| Choctaw | 2 | 0.1% |
| Colombian | 9 | 0.4% |
| Cuban | 18 | 0.7% |
| Czech | 7 | 0.3% |
| Czechoslovakian | 3 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 7 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 80 | 3.2% |
| Ecuadorian | 10 | 0.4% |
| English | 377 | 15.0% |
| European | 19 | 0.8% |
| Finnish | 5 | 0.2% |
| French | 31 | 1.2% |
| French Canadian | 9 | 0.4% |
| German | 749 | 29.9% |
| Guamanian / Chamorro | 21 | 0.8% |
| Haitian | 7 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 162 | 6.5% |
| Italian | 109 | 4.3% |
| Korean | 20 | 0.8% |
| Mexican | 128 | 5.1% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 21 | 0.8% |
| Puerto Rican | 4 | 0.2% |
| Romanian | 7 | 0.3% |
| Russian | 5 | 0.2% |
| Samoan | 7 | 0.3% |
| Scandinavian | 4 | 0.2% |
| Scotch-Irish | 31 | 1.2% |
| Scottish | 68 | 2.7% |
| Slovak | 4 | 0.2% |
| South American | 19 | 0.8% |
| Spanish American | 3 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 21 | 0.8% |
| Swedish | 55 | 2.2% |
| Swiss | 4 | 0.2% |
| Welsh | 16 | 0.6% | View All 42 Rows |
Immigrants in Sterling
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sterling came from Europe (35 | 1.4%), Asia (26 | 1.0%), Northern Europe (24 | 1.0%), Philippines (20 | 0.8%), and South Eastern Asia (20 | 0.8%), together accounting for 5.0% of all Sterling residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asia | 26 | 1.0% |
| Canada | 9 | 0.4% |
| Denmark | 7 | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 6 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Europe | 7 | 0.3% |
| Europe | 35 | 1.4% |
| Italy | 4 | 0.2% |
| Japan | 6 | 0.2% |
| Northern Europe | 24 | 1.0% |
| Philippines | 20 | 0.8% |
| Romania | 7 | 0.3% |
| South Eastern Asia | 20 | 0.8% |
| Southern Europe | 4 | 0.2% |
| Sweden | 12 | 0.5% | View All 15 Rows |
Sex and Age in Sterling
Sex and Age in Sterling
The most populous age groups in Sterling are 15 to 19 Years (292 | 22.4%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (183 | 15.2%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 81 (6.2%) | 38 (3.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 90 (6.9%) | 85 (7.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 79 (6.0%) | 103 (8.6%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 292 (22.4%) | 183 (15.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 147 (11.3%) | 132 (11.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 34 (2.6%) | 63 (5.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 83 (6.4%) | 60 (5.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 71 (5.4%) | 45 (3.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 36 (2.8%) | 38 (3.2%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 45 (3.5%) | 47 (3.9%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 77 (5.9%) | 50 (4.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 26 (2.0%) | 55 (4.6%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 46 (3.5%) | 55 (4.6%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 100 (7.7%) | 92 (7.7%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 19 (1.5%) | 29 (2.4%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 18 (1.4%) | 86 (7.2%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 38 (2.9%) | 33 (2.8%) |
| 85 Years and over | 24 (1.8%) | 7 (0.6%) |
| Total | 1,306 (100.0%) | 1,201 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Sterling
Median Family Size in Sterling
The median family size in Sterling is 3.51 persons per family, with married-couple families (378 | 84.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.6 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (9 | 2.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.56 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 378 (84.9%) | 3.60 |
| Single Male/Father | 9 (2.0%) | 2.56 |
| Single Female/Mother | 58 (13.0%) | 3.09 |
| Total Families | 445 (100.0%) | 3.51 |
Median Household Size in Sterling
The median household size in Sterling is 2.48 persons per household, with married-couple households (378 | 47.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.64 persons per household. non-family households (354 | 44.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.06 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 378 (47.3%) | 3.64 |
| Single Male/Father | 9 (1.1%) | 2.56 |
| Single Female/Mother | 58 (7.3%) | 3.55 |
| Non-family | 354 (44.3%) | 1.06 |
| Total Households | 799 (100.0%) | 2.48 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sterling
Out of a total of 799 households in Sterling, 445 (55.7%) are family households, while 354 (44.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 159, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 323.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 323 (40.4%) |
| 2-Person Households | 159 (19.9%) | 31 (3.9%) |
| 3-Person Households | 84 (10.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 96 (12.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 102 (12.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 4 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 445 (55.7%) | 354 (44.3%) |
Female Fertility in Sterling
Fertility by Age in Sterling
Average fertility rate in Sterling is 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 165.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 42 (100.0%) | 165.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 42 (100.0%) | 73.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sterling
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 42 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 42 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Sterling
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 21 (50.0%) | 65.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7 (16.7%) | 100.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 14 (33.3%) | 237.0 |
| Total | 42 (100.0%) | 73.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sterling
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 42 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income in Sterling
Income Overview in Sterling
Per Capita Income in Sterling is $22,770, while median incomes of families and households are $69,861 and $49,323 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 2,507 | $22,770 |
| Median Family Income | 445 | $69,861 |
| Mean Family Income | 445 | $83,609 |
| Median Household Income | 799 | $49,323 |
| Mean Household Income | 799 | $64,898 |
| Income Deficit | 445 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 2,507 | 0.89% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 2,507 | 99.11¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 2,507 | 0.41 |
Earnings by Sex in Sterling
Average Earnings in Sterling are $20,112, $20,217 for men and $20,038 for women, a difference of 0.9%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 822 (56.1%) | $20,217 |
| Female | 643 (43.9%) | $20,038 |
| Total | 1,465 (100.0%) | $20,112 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sterling
The most common earnings brackets in Sterling are $2,499 or less for men (184 | 22.4%) and $2,499 or less for women (142 | 22.1%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 184 (22.4%) | 142 (22.1%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 113 (13.8%) | 57 (8.9%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 41 (5.0%) | 38 (5.9%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 32 (3.9%) | 16 (2.5%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 13 (1.6%) | 26 (4.0%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 15 (1.8%) | 33 (5.1%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (1.4%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 11 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 23 (2.8%) | 33 (5.1%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 37 (4.5%) | 22 (3.4%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 14 (1.7%) | 30 (4.7%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 21 (2.5%) | 55 (8.6%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 24 (2.9%) | 39 (6.1%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 30 (3.6%) | 20 (3.1%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 66 (8.0%) | 28 (4.3%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 36 (4.4%) | 17 (2.6%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 67 (8.2%) | 42 (6.5%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 34 (4.1%) | 3 (0.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 24 (2.9%) | 25 (3.9%) |
| $100,000+ | 37 (4.5%) | 8 (1.2%) |
| Total | 822 (100.0%) | 643 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sterling
Average earnings in Sterling are $48,032 for men and $31,636 for women, a difference of 34.1%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $52,829, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $43,750. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $45,938, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $21,667.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $43,750 | $0 |
| High School Diploma | $46,563 | $21,667 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $52,829 | $31,413 |
| Bachelor's Degree | - | - |
| Graduate Degree | $50,625 | $45,938 |
| Total | $48,032 | $31,636 |
Family Income in Sterling
Family Income Brackets in Sterling
According to the Sterling family income data, there are 100 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.5% of all families.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 14 | 3.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 22 | 4.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 22 | 4.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 100 | 22.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 72 | 16.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 85 | 19.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 84 | 18.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 36 | 8.1% |
| $200,000+ | 10 | 2.2% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sterling
4-person families (89 | 20.0%) account for the highest median family income in Sterling with $98,250 per family, while 2-person families (179 | 40.2%) have the highest median income of $37,396 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 179 (40.2%) | $74,792 |
| 3-Person Families | 86 (19.3%) | $61,818 |
| 4-Person Families | 89 (20.0%) | $98,250 |
| 5-Person Families | 87 (19.6%) | $49,561 |
| 6-Person Families | 4 (0.9%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 445 (100.0%) | $69,861 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sterling
The median family income in Sterling is $69,861, with families comprising 3+ earners (46) having the highest median family income of $110,000, while families with 1 earner (146) have the lowest median family income of $48,581, accounting for 10.3% and 32.8% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 43 (9.7%) | $52,875 |
| 1 Earner | 146 (32.8%) | $48,581 |
| 2 Earners | 210 (47.2%) | $93,750 |
| 3+ Earners | 46 (10.3%) | $110,000 |
| Total | 445 (100.0%) | $69,861 |
Household Income in Sterling
Household Income Brackets in Sterling
With 201 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Sterling, accounting for 25.2% of all households. In contrast, only 18 households (2.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 44 | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 36 | 4.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 94 | 11.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 44 | 5.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 201 | 25.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 127 | 15.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 99 | 12.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 108 | 13.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 28 | 3.5% |
| $200,000+ | 18 | 2.3% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Sterling
The median household income in Sterling is $49,323, with the highest median household income of $65,179 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 237 households (29.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $41,250, with 70 households (8.8%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 70 (8.8%) | $41,250 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 245 (30.7%) | $49,191 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 237 (29.7%) | $65,179 |
| 65+ Years | 247 (30.9%) | $52,569 |
| Total | 799 (100.0%) | $49,323 |
Poverty in Sterling
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sterling
With 7.5% poverty level for males and 5.3% for females among the residents of Sterling, 16 and 17 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 18 males (40.9%) and 19 females (17.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (16.2%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 18 (40.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 6 (8.3%) | 10 (15.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 10 (8.6%) | 4 (3.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 15 (14.0%) | 6 (7.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 4 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 14 (19.4%) | 19 (17.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (5.9%) | 6 (5.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.8%) |
| Total | 73 (7.5%) | 52 (5.3%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sterling
According to the poverty statistics in Sterling, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 62 (100.0%) | 31 (100.0%) |
| 5 Years | 5 (100.0%) | 26 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 125 (100.0%) | 125 (100.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 39 (100.0%) | 31 (83.8%) |
| 15 Years | 39 (100.0%) | 20 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 26 (59.1%) | 26 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 66 (91.7%) | 53 (84.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 107 (91.4%) | 119 (96.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 92 (86.0%) | 77 (92.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 118 (96.7%) | 97 (100.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 58 (80.6%) | 91 (82.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 96 (94.1%) | 110 (94.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 71 (100.0%) | 118 (99.2%) |
| Total | 904 (92.5%) | 924 (94.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sterling
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sterling show that 3.7% or 14 of the total 378 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 8.6%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 149 (91.4%) | 14 (8.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 144 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 71 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 364 (96.3%) | 14 (3.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sterling
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (15.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (10.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sterling
The poverty data for Sterling shows that 14 of the married-couple family households (3.7%) and 6 of the single-parent households (9.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (8.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 household (14.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 14 (8.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (14.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 14 (3.7%) | 6 (9.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Sterling
Employment by Class of Employer in Sterling
Among the 1,058 employed individuals in Sterling, private company employees (542 | 51.2%), not-for-profit organizations (218 | 20.6%), and local government employees (123 | 11.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 542 | 51.2% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 44 | 4.2% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 43 | 4.1% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 218 | 20.6% |
| Local Government Employees | 123 | 11.6% |
| State Government Employees | 64 | 6.0% |
| Federal Government Employees | 24 | 2.3% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 1,058 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Sterling
According to the labor force statistics for Sterling, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,972), 57.8% or 1,140 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 23 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 90.0% or 171 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.7% or 15 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 158 (38.0%) | 15 (9.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 213 (76.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 83 (85.6%) | 4 (4.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 102 (71.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 171 (90.0%) | 4 (2.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 177 (80.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 59 (72.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 57 (56.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 59 (24.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 61 (29.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,140 (57.8%) | 23 (2.0%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sterling
According to labor force statistics for Sterling, 78.1% of individuals (649) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (831) are in the labor force, with 1.2% or 8 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.4% or 276 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.0% or 4 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 8 (50.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 135 (69.6%) | 6 (3.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 230 (79.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 276 (83.4%) | 5 (1.4%) |
| Total | 649 (78.1%) | 10 (1.2%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Sterling
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sterling are Community & Social Service (261 | 23.4%), Education Instruction & Library (145 | 13.0%), Management (108 | 9.7%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (62 | 5.6%), and Education, Arts & Media (54 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sterling, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.7%), Health Technologists (72.7%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (64.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 73 (67.6%) | 35 (32.4%) |
| Business & Financial | 17 (40.5%) | 25 (59.5%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 125 (47.9%) | 136 (52.1%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 23 (42.6%) | 31 (57.4%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 80 (55.2%) | 65 (44.8%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 22 (35.5%) | 40 (64.5%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 9 (24.3%) | 28 (75.7%) |
| Health Technologists | 9 (27.3%) | 24 (72.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 247 (52.4%) | 224 (47.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 596 (53.5%) | 518 (46.5%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Sterling are Food Preparation & Serving (87 | 7.8%), Personal Care & Service (34 | 3.0%), Healthcare Support (33 | 3.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (29 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (13 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Sterling, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (75.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (36.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (92.3%), and Healthcare Support (81.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 6 (18.2%) | 27 (81.8%) |
| Security & Protection | 1 (7.7%) | 12 (92.3%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 32 (36.8%) | 55 (63.2%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 22 (75.9%) | 7 (24.1%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 7 (20.6%) | 27 (79.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 68 (34.7%) | 128 (65.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 596 (53.5%) | 518 (46.5%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sterling are Office & Administration (147 | 13.2%), and Sales & Related (62 | 5.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 37 (59.7%) | 25 (40.3%) |
| Office & Administration | 28 (19.1%) | 119 (80.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 65 (31.1%) | 144 (68.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 596 (53.5%) | 518 (46.5%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sterling are Construction & Extraction (41 | 3.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (19 | 1.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 41 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 65 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 596 (53.5%) | 518 (46.5%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sterling are Production (90 | 8.1%), Material Moving (71 | 6.4%), and Transportation (12 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 75 (83.3%) | 15 (16.7%) |
| Transportation | 5 (41.7%) | 7 (58.3%) |
| Material Moving | 71 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 151 (87.3%) | 22 (12.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 596 (53.5%) | 518 (46.5%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Sterling
Employment Industries in Sterling
The major employment industries in Sterling include Educational Services (257 | 23.1%), Manufacturing (147 | 13.2%), Retail Trade (89 | 8.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (85 | 7.6%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (76 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sterling
The Sterling industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (85.5%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (80.0%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 53 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 57 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 133 (90.5%) | 14 (9.5%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 67 (75.3%) | 22 (24.7%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 13 (68.4%) | 6 (31.6%) |
| Utilities | 18 (75.0%) | 6 (25.0%) |
| Information | 4 (66.7%) | 2 (33.3%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 14 (25.5%) | 41 (74.6%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 3 (23.1%) | 10 (76.9%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 21 (61.8%) | 13 (38.2%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 17 (34.0%) | 33 (66.0%) |
| Educational Services | 106 (41.2%) | 151 (58.8%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 11 (14.5%) | 65 (85.5%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 8 (20.0%) | 32 (80.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 27 (31.8%) | 58 (68.2%) |
| Public Administration | 10 (30.3%) | 23 (69.7%) |
| Total | 596 (53.5%) | 518 (46.5%) |
Education in Sterling
School Enrollment in Sterling
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,055 students in Sterling are college / undergraduate (544 | 51.6%), middle school (159 | 15.1%), and high school (140 | 13.3%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 21 | 2.0% |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 3.1% |
| Elementary School | 131 | 12.4% |
| Middle School | 159 | 15.1% |
| High School | 140 | 13.3% |
| College / Undergraduate | 544 | 51.6% |
| Graduate / Professional | 27 | 2.6% |
| Total | 1,055 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sterling
Out of a total of 1,055 students who are enrolled in schools in Sterling, 394 (37.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 661 (62.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 150 (73.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 10 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 169 (96.6%) | 6 (3.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 144 (90.6%) | 15 (9.4%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 129 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 123 (36.5%) | 214 (63.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 53 (26.1%) | 150 (73.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 15 (62.5%) | 9 (37.5%) |
| Total | 661 (62.7%) | 394 (37.3%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sterling
Education (112 | 22.5%), arts & humanities (72 | 14.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (60 | 12.0%), business (53 | 10.6%), and literature & languages (37 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 498 individuals in Sterling who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 18 | 3.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 60 | 12.0% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 9 | 1.8% |
| Psychology | 16 | 3.2% |
| Social Sciences | 15 | 3.0% |
| Engineering | 12 | 2.4% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 10 | 2.0% |
| Science & Technology | 23 | 4.6% |
| Business | 53 | 10.6% |
| Education | 112 | 22.5% |
| Literature & Languages | 37 | 7.4% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 25 | 5.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 22 | 4.4% |
| Communications | 14 | 2.8% |
| Arts & Humanities | 72 | 14.5% |
| Total | 498 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Sterling
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sterling
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sterling are males with 2 vehicles (226, accounting for 46.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (109, making up 59.2%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 83 (16.9%) | 122 (31.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 226 (46.1%) | 109 (28.5%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 101 (20.6%) | 85 (22.3%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 39 (8.0%) | 44 (11.5%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 41 (8.4%) | 22 (5.8%) |
| Total | 490 (100.0%) | 382 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Sterling
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sterling are 5 to 9 minutes (271 commuters, 26.6%), less than 5 minutes (213 commuters, 20.9%), and 30 to 34 minutes (140 commuters, 13.7%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 213 | 20.9% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 271 | 26.6% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 110 | 10.8% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 94 | 9.2% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 41 | 4.0% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 10 | 1.0% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 140 | 13.7% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 13 | 1.3% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 40 | 3.9% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 8 | 0.8% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 79 | 7.7% |
Commute Time by Sex in Sterling
The most common commute times in Sterling are less than 5 minutes (101 commuters, 18.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (183 commuters, 38.5%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 101 (18.6%) | 112 (23.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 88 (16.2%) | 183 (38.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 38 (7.0%) | 72 (15.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 71 (13.1%) | 23 (4.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 32 (5.9%) | 9 (1.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 7 (1.3%) | 3 (0.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 94 (17.3%) | 46 (9.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 13 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 23 (4.2%) | 17 (3.6%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 4 (0.7%) | 4 (0.8%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 73 (13.4%) | 6 (1.3%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sterling
The most frequent times of departure to work in Sterling are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (86, 15.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (121, 25.5%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 17 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 5 (0.9%) | 6 (1.3%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 39 (7.2%) | 19 (4.0%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 86 (15.8%) | 6 (1.3%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 76 (14.0%) | 32 (6.7%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 79 (14.5%) | 54 (11.4%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 66 (12.1%) | 121 (25.5%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 56 (10.3%) | 36 (7.6%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 20 (3.7%) | 8 (1.7%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 8 (1.5%) | 7 (1.5%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (2.7%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 52 (9.6%) | 118 (24.8%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 40 (7.3%) | 55 (11.6%) |
| Total | 544 (100.0%) | 475 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Sterling
Occupancy by Ownership in Sterling
Of the total 799 dwellings in Sterling, owner-occupied units account for 588 (73.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 211 (26.4%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 588 | 73.6% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 211 | 26.4% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 799 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Sterling
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 323 | 40.4% |
| 2-Person Household | 190 | 23.8% |
| 3-Person Household | 84 | 10.5% |
| 4+ Person Household | 202 | 25.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 799 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sterling
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 181 (56.0%) | 142 (44.0%) |
| 2-Person Household | 143 (75.3%) | 47 (24.7%) |
| 3-Person Household | 68 (80.9%) | 16 (19.1%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 196 (97.0%) | 6 (3.0%) |
| Total Housing Units | 588 (73.6%) | 211 (26.4%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sterling
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 4 (33.3%) | 8 (66.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 126 (72.0%) | 49 (28.0%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 240 (70.8%) | 99 (29.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 218 (79.8%) | 55 (20.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sterling
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 222 | 27.8% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 93 | 11.6% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 132 | 16.5% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 105 | 13.1% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 133 | 16.7% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 92 | 11.5% |
| 85 Years and Over | 22 | 2.8% |
| Total | 799 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Sterling
Median Income by Occupancy in Sterling
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 588 (73.6%) | $54,444 |
| Renter-Occupied | 211 (26.4%) | $37,708 |
| Average | 799 (100.0%) | $49,323 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sterling
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 5 (0.9%) | 21 (10.0%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 14 (2.4%) | 4 (1.9%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 12 (2.0%) | 24 (11.4%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 26 (4.4%) | 36 (17.1%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 18 (3.1%) | 14 (6.6%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 38 (6.5%) | 6 (2.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 163 (27.7%) | 38 (18.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 82 (14.0%) | 45 (21.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 87 (14.8%) | 12 (5.7%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 97 (16.5%) | 11 (5.2%) |
| $150,000 or more | 46 (7.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 588 (100.0%) | 211 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sterling
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 80 (13.6%) | 46 (21.8%) |
| $300 to $499 | 119 (20.2%) | 35 (16.6%) |
| $500 to $799 | 93 (15.8%) | 68 (32.2%) |
| $800 to $999 | 126 (21.4%) | 19 (9.0%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 103 (17.5%) | 35 (16.6%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 50 (8.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 5 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 8 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 4 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 588 (100.0%) | 211 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Sterling
Housing Structures in Sterling
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 668 | 83.6% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 24 | 3.0% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 47 | 5.9% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 22 | 2.8% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 7 | 0.9% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 31 | 3.9% |
| Total | 799 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sterling
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 547 (81.9%) | 121 (18.1%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 47 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 17 (54.8%) | 14 (45.2%) |
| Total | 588 (73.6%) | 211 (26.4%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sterling
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 7 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 11 (1.9%) | 43 (20.4%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 188 (32.0%) | 107 (50.7%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 227 (38.6%) | 61 (28.9%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 155 (26.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 588 (100.0%) | 211 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sterling
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 467 (79.4%) | 149 (70.6%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 24 (4.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 72 (12.2%) | 62 (29.4%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 25 (4.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 588 (100.0%) | 211 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Sterling
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (2.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 165 (28.1%) | 166 (78.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 269 (45.8%) | 25 (11.8%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 154 (26.2%) | 15 (7.1%) |
| Total | 588 (100.0%) | 211 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Sterling
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sterling
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 295 | 293 |
| Median Property Value | $79,200 | $156,700 |
| Median Household Income | $48,482 | $29 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $462 | $4 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,494 | $11 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sterling
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 99 (33.6%) | 35 (11.9%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 86 (29.1%) | 24 (8.2%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 110 (37.3%) | 203 (69.3%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (7.5%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (1.4%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (1.7%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 295 (100.0%) | 293 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sterling
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 14 (4.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 56 (19.0%) | 5 (1.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 25 (8.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 61 (20.7%) | 13 (4.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 41 (13.9%) | 102 (34.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 37 (12.5%) | 41 (14.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 44 (14.9%) | 50 (17.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 17 (5.8%) | 53 (18.1%) |
| Total | 295 (100.0%) | 293 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sterling
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 200 (67.8%) | 65,114 (22,223.2%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 46 (15.6%) | 130 (44.4%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 15 (5.1%) | 64 (21.8%) |
| 4.0x or more | 34 (11.5%) | 63 (21.5%) |
| Total | 295 (100.0%) | 293 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sterling
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 89 (30.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 52 (17.6%) | 48 (16.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 140 (47.5%) | 18 (6.1%) |
| Total | 295 (100.0%) | 293 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Sterling
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sterling
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 150 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 606 (98.5%) | 9 (1.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 411 (87.6%) | 58 (12.4%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 207 (88.8%) | 26 (11.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 190 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 210 (95.9%) | 9 (4.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 150 (82.4%) | 32 (17.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 218 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 190 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,332 (94.6%) | 134 (5.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sterling
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 150 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 606 (98.5%) | 9 (1.5%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 411 (87.6%) | 58 (12.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sterling
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 201 (90.9%) | 20 (9.0%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 542 (93.3%) | 39 (6.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 337 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 274 (97.5%) | 7 (2.5%) |
| $100,000 and over | 534 (95.5%) | 25 (4.5%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sterling
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 73 (48.7%) | 87 (58.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 121 (19.7%) | 512 (83.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 13 (2.8%) | 401 (85.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 70 (30.0%) | 137 (58.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 28 (14.7%) | 171 (90.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 35 (16.0%) | 183 (83.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 16 (8.8%) | 144 (79.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 210 (96.3%) | 163 (74.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 181 (95.3%) | 87 (45.8%) |
| Total | 747 (30.3%) | 1,885 (76.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sterling
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (18.4%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 24 (9.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 43 (9.1%) | 17 (4.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 49 (16.3%) | 29 (10.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 51 (50.0%) | 18 (15.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 30 (42.2%) | 36 (30.2%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sterling
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (18.4%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 5 (1.7%) | 10 (3.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 10 (9.8%) | 6 (5.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 21 (29.6%) | 22 (18.5%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 28 (5.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 22 (7.3%) | 6 (2.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (5.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 24 (9.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 19 (4.0%) | 7 (1.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 20 (6.6%) | 15 (5.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (5.9%) | 3 (2.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 13 (18.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (3.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 37 (12.3%) | 19 (6.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 39 (38.2%) | 18 (15.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 18 (25.4%) | 28 (23.5%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (2.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 5 (1.7%) | 4 (1.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (2.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 4 (5.6%) | 6 (5.0%) |
Technology Access in Sterling
Computing Device Access in Sterling
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 650 | 81.4% |
| Smartphone | 635 | 79.5% |
| Tablet | 509 | 63.7% |
| No Computing Device | 76 | 9.5% |
| Total | 799 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Sterling
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 579 | 72.5% |
| Cellular Data Only | 78 | 9.8% |
| Satellite Internet | 44 | 5.5% |
| No Internet | 91 | 11.4% |
| Total | 799 | 100.0% |
Sterling Summary
Sterling, Kansas is a small city located in Rice County, Kansas. It is situated in the south-central part of the state, approximately 30 miles north of Wichita. The city has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census.
History
Sterling was founded in 1871 by a group of settlers from Sterling, Illinois. The city was named after the Illinois town, and was incorporated in 1872. The first post office was established in 1873.
In the late 19th century, Sterling was a thriving agricultural community. The city was home to several grain elevators, a flour mill, and a creamery. The city also had a number of businesses, including a hotel, a bank, a newspaper, and a lumberyard.
In the early 20th century, Sterling experienced a period of growth. The city was home to several churches, a school, and a library. The city also had a number of businesses, including a hardware store, a grocery store, and a movie theater.
Geography
Sterling is located in south-central Kansas, approximately 30 miles north of Wichita. The city is situated in Rice County, and is bordered by the cities of Lyons and Chase. The city is located on the Arkansas River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and prairies.
Economy
Sterling’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to several grain elevators, and is a major producer of wheat, corn, and soybeans. The city also has a number of businesses, including a hardware store, a grocery store, and a movie theater.
Demographics
According to the 2010 census, Sterling has a population of 1,845 people. The city has a median household income of $37,917, and a median home value of $87,400. The city is predominantly white (94.2%), with small percentages of African American (2.2%), Hispanic (1.7%), and Asian (0.7%) residents.
Conclusion
Sterling, Kansas is a small city located in Rice County, Kansas. It is situated in the south-central part of the state, approximately 30 miles north of Wichita. The city has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census. The city’s economy is largely based on agriculture, and it is home to several grain elevators. The city is predominantly white, with small percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Asian residents.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Sterling?
Total Population of Sterling is 2,507.
What is the Total Male Population of Sterling?
Total Male Population of Sterling is 1,306.
What is the Total Female Population of Sterling?
Total Female Population of Sterling is 1,201.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sterling?
There are 108.74 Males per 100 Females in Sterling.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sterling?
There are 91.96 Females per 100 Males in Sterling.
What is the Median Population Age in Sterling?
Median Population Age in Sterling is 26.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sterling
Average Family Size in Sterling is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sterling
Average Household Size in Sterling is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sterling?
Per Capita income in Sterling is $22,770.
What is the Median Family Income in Sterling?
Median Family Income in Sterling is $69,861.
What is the Median Household income in Sterling?
Median Household Income in Sterling is $49,323.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sterling?
Income or Wage Gap in Sterling is 0.9%.
Women in Sterling earn 99.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sterling?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sterling is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sterling?
There are 1,140 People in the Labor Forcein in Sterling.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sterling?
57.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Sterling.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sterling?
Unemployment Rate in Sterling is 2.0%.