Sterling, AK

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Sterling Overview

6,307
TOTAL POPULATION
3,329
MALE POPULATION
2,978
FEMALE POPULATION
111.79
MALES / 100 FEMALES
89.46
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$61,101
PER CAPITA INCOME
$134,940
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$98,542
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
53.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
46.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,111
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Sterling Zip Codes

Sterling Area Codes

Race in Sterling

The most populous races in Sterling are White / Caucasian (5,674 | 90.0%), Two or more Races (337 | 5.3%), and Native / Alaskan (208 | 3.3%).
Race in Sterling
Race# Population% Population
Asian631.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1252.0%
Native / Alaskan2083.3%
White / Caucasian5,67490.0%
Two or more Races3375.3%
Some other Race250.4%
Total6,307100.0%

Ancestry in Sterling

The most populous ancestries reported in Sterling are German (1,228 | 19.5%), English (979 | 15.5%), Irish (774 | 12.3%), Polish (352 | 5.6%), and European (329 | 5.2%), together accounting for 58.1% of all Sterling residents.
Ancestry in Sterling
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaska Native2143.4%
Alaskan Athabascan90.1%
Aleut20.0%
American1692.7%
Arab410.6%
British1021.6%
Canadian250.4%
Central American290.5%
Cherokee1101.7%
Czech250.4%
Danish270.4%
Dutch1792.8%
English97915.5%
European3295.2%
Finnish440.7%
French611.0%
German1,22819.5%
Irish77412.3%
Iroquois430.7%
Italian1742.8%
Korean631.0%
Mexican540.9%
Moroccan410.6%
Norwegian3014.8%
Panamanian290.5%
Polish3525.6%
Puerto Rican290.5%
Russian290.5%
Scandinavian1161.8%
Scotch-Irish120.2%
Scottish2574.1%
Spaniard130.2%
Subsaharan African190.3%
Swedish2884.6%
Swiss120.2%
Tlingit-Haida110.2%
Welsh841.3%
Yup'ik330.5%
Zimbabwean190.3%
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Immigrants in Sterling

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sterling came from Asia (84 | 1.3%), Canada (78 | 1.2%), Philippines (63 | 1.0%), South Eastern Asia (63 | 1.0%), and Europe (58 | 0.9%), together accounting for 5.5% of all Sterling residents.
Immigrants in Sterling
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia841.3%
Canada781.2%
Central America290.5%
Europe580.9%
France190.3%
Kuwait210.3%
Latin America290.5%
Northern Europe390.6%
Panama290.5%
Philippines631.0%
Scotland150.2%
South Eastern Asia631.0%
Sweden240.4%
Western Asia210.3%
Western Europe190.3%
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Sex and Age in Sterling

Sex and Age in Sterling

The most populous age groups in Sterling are 60 to 64 Years (352 | 10.6%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (334 | 11.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sterling
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years46 (1.4%)138 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Years346 (10.4%)187 (6.3%)
10 to 14 Years141 (4.2%)52 (1.8%)
15 to 19 Years127 (3.8%)272 (9.1%)
20 to 24 Years211 (6.3%)195 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years145 (4.4%)204 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years204 (6.1%)97 (3.3%)
35 to 39 Years60 (1.8%)144 (4.8%)
40 to 44 Years203 (6.1%)134 (4.5%)
45 to 49 Years240 (7.2%)232 (7.8%)
50 to 54 Years260 (7.8%)157 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years269 (8.1%)131 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years352 (10.6%)334 (11.2%)
65 to 69 Years313 (9.4%)258 (8.7%)
70 to 74 Years120 (3.6%)192 (6.5%)
75 to 79 Years211 (6.3%)198 (6.7%)
80 to 84 Years57 (1.7%)12 (0.4%)
85 Years and over24 (0.7%)41 (1.4%)
Total3,329 (100.0%)2,978 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sterling

Median Family Size in Sterling

The median family size in Sterling is 3.12 persons per family, with single female/mother families (145 | 9.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.04 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (60 | 3.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.22 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sterling
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,382 (87.1%)3.06
Single Male/Father60 (3.8%)2.22
Single Female/Mother145 (9.1%)4.04
Total Families1,587 (100.0%)3.12

Median Household Size in Sterling

The median household size in Sterling is 2.40 persons per household, with single female/mother households (145 | 5.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.66 persons per household. non-family households (1,035 | 39.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sterling
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,382 (52.7%)3.07
Single Male/Father60 (2.3%)2.60
Single Female/Mother145 (5.5%)4.66
Non-family1,035 (39.5%)1.17
Total Households2,622 (100.0%)2.40

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sterling

Out of a total of 2,622 households in Sterling, 1,587 (60.5%) are family households, while 1,035 (39.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 818, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 906.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sterling
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-906 (34.5%)
2-Person Households818 (31.2%)103 (3.9%)
3-Person Households357 (13.6%)26 (1.0%)
4-Person Households255 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households99 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households58 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,587 (60.5%)1,035 (39.5%)

Female Fertility in Sterling

Fertility by Age in Sterling

Average fertility rate in Sterling is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 137.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sterling
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years68 (100.0%)137.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total68 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sterling

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sterling
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Sterling

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sterling
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma50 (73.5%)129.0
College or Associate's Degree18 (26.5%)45.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total68 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sterling

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sterling
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Sterling

Income Overview in Sterling

Per Capita Income in Sterling is $61,101, while median incomes of families and households are $134,940 and $98,542 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,307$61,101
Median Family Income1,587$134,940
Mean Family Income1,587$194,575
Median Household Income2,622$98,542
Mean Household Income2,622$141,993
Income Deficit1,587$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,30753.33%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,30746.67¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,3070.50

Earnings by Sex in Sterling

Average Earnings in Sterling are $56,136, $78,534 for men and $36,649 for women, a difference of 53.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Sterling
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,866 (54.2%)$78,534
Female1,576 (45.8%)$36,649
Total3,442 (100.0%)$56,136

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sterling

The most common earnings brackets in Sterling are $100,000+ for men (594 | 31.8%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (172 | 10.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sterling
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less15 (0.8%)69 (4.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999127 (6.8%)59 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49924 (1.3%)71 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)51 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49920 (1.1%)50 (3.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)59 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49958 (3.1%)80 (5.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99912 (0.6%)15 (0.9%)
$20,000 to $22,49925 (1.3%)62 (3.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)65 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99955 (2.9%)70 (4.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99993 (5.0%)106 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99970 (3.7%)88 (5.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99977 (4.1%)22 (1.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99924 (1.3%)62 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99975 (4.0%)72 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99998 (5.2%)125 (7.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999102 (5.5%)171 (10.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999397 (21.3%)172 (10.9%)
$100,000+594 (31.8%)107 (6.8%)
Total1,866 (100.0%)1,576 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sterling

Average earnings in Sterling are $88,206 for men and $39,665 for women, a difference of 55.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $117,935, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $73,696. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,100, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $30,724.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sterling
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$73,696$37,774
College or Associate's Degree$87,162$54,228
Bachelor's Degree$117,935$30,724
Graduate Degree--
Total$88,206$39,665

Family Income in Sterling

Family Income Brackets in Sterling

According to the Sterling family income data, there are 449 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Sterling
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000211.3%
$10,000 to $14,999271.7%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999291.8%
$35,000 to $49,999523.3%
$50,000 to $74,99917511.0%
$75,000 to $99,9991489.3%
$100,000 to $149,99942226.6%
$150,000 to $199,99926516.7%
$200,000+44928.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sterling

4-person families (276 | 17.4%) account for the highest median family income in Sterling with $198,152 per family, while 2-person families (860 | 54.2%) have the highest median income of $63,100 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sterling
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families860 (54.2%)$126,200
3-Person Families315 (19.9%)$121,450
4-Person Families276 (17.4%)$198,152
5-Person Families107 (6.7%)$82,269
6-Person Families29 (1.8%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,587 (100.0%)$134,940

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sterling

The median family income in Sterling is $134,940, with families comprising 3+ earners (253) having the highest median family income of $247,981, while families with no earners (257) have the lowest median family income of $81,673, accounting for 15.9% and 16.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sterling
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners257 (16.2%)$81,673
1 Earner482 (30.4%)$114,655
2 Earners595 (37.5%)$167,957
3+ Earners253 (15.9%)$247,981
Total1,587 (100.0%)$134,940

Household Income in Sterling

Household Income Brackets in Sterling

With 530 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Sterling, accounting for 20.2% of all households. In contrast, only 37 households (1.4%) fall into the $25,000 to $34,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sterling
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001003.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991003.8%
$15,000 to $24,9992369.0%
$25,000 to $34,999371.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991917.3%
$50,000 to $74,99933312.7%
$75,000 to $99,99933612.8%
$100,000 to $149,99953020.2%
$150,000 to $199,99926510.1%
$200,000+49618.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sterling

The median household income in Sterling is $98,542, with the highest median household income of $160,294 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 464 households (17.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 18 households (0.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sterling
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years18 (0.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years464 (17.7%)$160,294
45 to 64 Years1,178 (44.9%)$116,667
65+ Years962 (36.7%)$65,109
Total2,622 (100.0%)$98,542

Poverty in Sterling

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sterling

With 10.6% poverty level for males and 9.0% for females among the residents of Sterling, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 37 males (77.1%) and 34 females (63.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sterling
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years37 (77.1%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years56 (17.1%)54 (33.8%)
12 to 14 Years36 (32.1%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)34 (63.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)19 (19.6%)
18 to 24 Years53 (23.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years24 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years2 (0.4%)29 (7.5%)
55 to 64 Years38 (6.1%)90 (19.4%)
65 to 74 Years108 (24.9%)28 (6.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (5.2%)
Total354 (10.6%)266 (9.0%)

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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sterling
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years46 (100.0%)138 (100.0%)
5 Years11 (22.9%)48 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years271 (82.9%)106 (66.2%)
12 to 14 Years76 (67.9%)31 (100.0%)
15 Years34 (100.0%)20 (37.0%)
16 and 17 Years74 (100.0%)78 (80.4%)
18 to 24 Years177 (77.0%)316 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years349 (100.0%)301 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years239 (90.9%)278 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years498 (99.6%)360 (92.5%)
55 to 64 Years583 (93.9%)375 (80.6%)
65 to 74 Years325 (75.1%)422 (93.8%)
75 Years and over292 (100.0%)219 (94.8%)
Total2,975 (89.4%)2,692 (91.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sterling

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sterling show that 1.9% or 27 of the total 1,382 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.9%, comprising of 27 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sterling
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children900 (97.1%)27 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children390 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,355 (98.1%)27 (1.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sterling

According to the poverty data in Sterling, 23.3% or 14 single-father households and 24.1% or 35 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (23.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sterling
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children14 (23.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (23.3%)35 (24.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sterling

The poverty data for Sterling shows that 27 of the married-couple family households (1.9%) and 49 of the single-parent households (23.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 households (2.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sterling
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children27 (2.9%)14 (8.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (1.9%)49 (23.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Sterling

Employment by Class of Employer in Sterling

Among the 2,676 employed individuals in Sterling, private company employees (1,451 | 54.2%), not-for-profit organizations (345 | 12.9%), and local government employees (315 | 11.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sterling
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,45154.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1575.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2288.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations34512.9%
Local Government Employees31511.8%
State Government Employees1023.8%
Federal Government Employees782.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,676100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sterling

According to the labor force statistics for Sterling, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,309), 58.6% or 3,111 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.5% or 327 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 96.3% or 290 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 30.4% or 91 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sterling
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years101 (32.5%)19 (18.8%)
20 to 24 Years299 (73.6%)91 (30.4%)
25 to 29 Years286 (81.9%)72 (25.2%)
30 to 34 Years290 (96.3%)74 (25.5%)
35 to 44 Years452 (83.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years809 (91.0%)20 (2.5%)
55 to 59 Years328 (82.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years448 (65.3%)52 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years76 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over23 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,111 (58.6%)327 (10.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sterling

According to labor force statistics for Sterling, 82.5% of individuals (2,612) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,166) are in the labor force, with 8.3% or 217 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 87.7% or 867 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.2% or 121 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sterling
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School66 (48.2%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma826 (81.8%)88 (8.7%)
College / Associate Degree854 (82.9%)146 (14.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher867 (87.7%)29 (2.9%)
Total2,612 (82.5%)263 (8.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sterling

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sterling are Management (548 | 19.7%), Community & Social Service (273 | 9.8%), Education Instruction & Library (223 | 8.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (205 | 7.4%), and Health Technologists (161 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sterling

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sterling, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (67.5%), Management (56.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (52.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (90.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sterling
OccupationMaleFemale
Management309 (56.4%)239 (43.6%)
Business & Financial25 (25.8%)72 (74.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science52 (52.0%)48 (48.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering52 (67.5%)25 (32.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 31 (11.4%)242 (88.6%)
Education, Arts & Media10 (31.2%)22 (68.8%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library21 (9.4%)202 (90.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating83 (40.5%)122 (59.5%)
Health Technologists83 (51.5%)78 (48.4%)
Total (Category)500 (40.9%)723 (59.1%)
Total (Overall)1,435 (51.5%)1,349 (48.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sterling are Security & Protection (86 | 3.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (81 | 2.9%), Firefighting & Prevention (65 | 2.3%), Healthcare Support (56 | 2.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (23 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Sterling

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sterling, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (67.9%), and Security & Protection (38.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (81.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sterling
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
Security & Protection33 (38.4%)53 (61.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention12 (18.5%)53 (81.5%)
Law Enforcement21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving55 (67.9%)26 (32.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)88 (35.8%)158 (64.2%)
Total (Overall)1,435 (51.5%)1,349 (48.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sterling are Office & Administration (320 | 11.5%), and Sales & Related (187 | 6.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sterling

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sterling
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related79 (42.2%)108 (57.8%)
Office & Administration81 (25.3%)239 (74.7%)
Total (Category)160 (31.6%)347 (68.4%)
Total (Overall)1,435 (51.5%)1,349 (48.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sterling are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (212 | 7.6%), Construction & Extraction (207 | 7.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (22 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sterling

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sterling
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction207 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair190 (89.6%)22 (10.4%)
Total (Category)419 (95.0%)22 (5.0%)
Total (Overall)1,435 (51.5%)1,349 (48.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sterling are Production (224 | 8.1%), Transportation (94 | 3.4%), and Material Moving (49 | 1.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sterling

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sterling
OccupationMaleFemale
Production174 (77.7%)50 (22.3%)
Transportation94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Total (Category)268 (73.0%)99 (27.0%)
Total (Overall)1,435 (51.5%)1,349 (48.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sterling

Employment Industries in Sterling

The major employment industries in Sterling include Health Care & Social Assistance (356 | 12.8%), Educational Services (324 | 11.6%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (226 | 8.1%), Retail Trade (216 | 7.8%), and Manufacturing (179 | 6.4%).
Employment Industries in Sterling

Employment Industries by Sex in Sterling

The Sterling industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (90.7%), and Manufacturing (81.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sterling
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting66 (66.7%)33 (33.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction205 (90.7%)21 (9.3%)
Construction113 (65.3%)60 (34.7%)
Manufacturing145 (81.0%)34 (19.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade54 (25.0%)162 (75.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities46 (45.1%)56 (54.9%)
Information0 (0.0%)75 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)89 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing54 (65.1%)29 (34.9%)
Professional & Scientific85 (53.5%)74 (46.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support53 (65.4%)28 (34.6%)
Educational Services96 (29.6%)228 (70.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance116 (32.6%)240 (67.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services61 (43.9%)78 (56.1%)
Public Administration87 (71.3%)35 (28.7%)
Total1,435 (51.5%)1,349 (48.5%)

Education in Sterling

School Enrollment in Sterling

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,339 students in Sterling are elementary school (466 | 34.8%), high school (296 | 22.1%), and college / undergraduate (233 | 17.4%).
School Enrollment in Sterling
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool131.0%
Kindergarten312.3%
Elementary School46634.8%
Middle School19814.8%
High School29622.1%
College / Undergraduate23317.4%
Graduate / Professional1027.6%
Total1,339100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sterling

Out of a total of 1,339 students who are enrolled in schools in Sterling, 348 (26.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 991 (74.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 13 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 120 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sterling
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old336 (71.8%)132 (28.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds162 (83.9%)31 (16.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds220 (84.9%)39 (15.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds106 (49.8%)107 (50.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over21 (44.7%)26 (55.3%)
Total991 (74.0%)348 (26.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sterling

Education (392 | 27.1%), business (199 | 13.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (186 | 12.8%), arts & humanities (141 | 9.7%), and liberal arts & history (127 | 8.8%) are the most common fields of study among 1,449 individuals in Sterling who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sterling
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural18612.8%
Physical & Health Sciences402.8%
Psychology231.6%
Social Sciences795.4%
Engineering584.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies110.8%
Science & Technology926.4%
Business19913.7%
Education39227.1%
Literature & Languages493.4%
Liberal Arts & History1278.8%
Visual & Performing Arts342.4%
Communications181.2%
Arts & Humanities1419.7%
Total1,449100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sterling

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sterling

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sterling are males with 2 vehicles (511, accounting for 36.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (426, making up 39.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sterling
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle12 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle170 (12.3%)151 (11.7%)
2 Vehicles511 (36.9%)426 (33.0%)
3 Vehicles383 (27.7%)330 (25.5%)
4 Vehicles138 (10.0%)188 (14.5%)
5 or more Vehicles170 (12.3%)197 (15.2%)
Total1,384 (100.0%)1,292 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sterling

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sterling are 30 to 34 minutes (370 commuters, 16.1%), 15 to 19 minutes (368 commuters, 16.0%), and 10 to 14 minutes (320 commuters, 13.9%).
Commute Time in Sterling
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes27512.0%
5 to 9 Minutes1114.8%
10 to 14 Minutes32013.9%
15 to 19 Minutes36816.0%
20 to 24 Minutes26411.5%
25 to 29 Minutes1566.8%
30 to 34 Minutes37016.1%
35 to 39 Minutes251.1%
40 to 44 Minutes893.9%
45 to 59 Minutes1134.9%
60 to 89 Minutes1396.0%
90 or more Minutes703.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Sterling

The most common commute times in Sterling are less than 5 minutes (204 commuters, 16.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (237 commuters, 22.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sterling
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes204 (16.7%)71 (6.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes61 (5.0%)50 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes83 (6.8%)237 (22.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes133 (10.9%)235 (21.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes142 (11.6%)122 (11.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes127 (10.4%)29 (2.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes157 (12.8%)213 (19.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)25 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes34 (2.8%)55 (5.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes73 (6.0%)40 (3.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes139 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes70 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sterling

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sterling are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (199, 16.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (322, 29.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sterling
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM167 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM30 (2.5%)17 (1.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM19 (1.5%)59 (5.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM78 (6.4%)73 (6.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM143 (11.7%)31 (2.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM199 (16.3%)322 (29.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM195 (15.9%)170 (15.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM70 (5.7%)128 (11.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM51 (4.2%)19 (1.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM110 (9.0%)50 (4.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM92 (7.5%)81 (7.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM16 (1.3%)23 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)50 (4.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM53 (4.3%)54 (5.0%)
Total1,223 (100.0%)1,077 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sterling

Occupancy by Ownership in Sterling

Of the total 2,622 dwellings in Sterling, owner-occupied units account for 2,295 (87.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 327 (12.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sterling
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,29587.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units32712.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,622100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sterling

Occupancy by Household Size in Sterling
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household90634.5%
2-Person Household92135.1%
3-Person Household38314.6%
4+ Person Household41215.7%
Total Housing Units2,622100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sterling

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sterling
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household755 (83.3%)151 (16.7%)
2-Person Household879 (95.4%)42 (4.6%)
3-Person Household352 (91.9%)31 (8.1%)
4+ Person Household309 (75.0%)103 (25.0%)
Total Housing Units2,295 (87.5%)327 (12.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sterling

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sterling
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School45 (45.0%)55 (55.0%)
High School Diploma635 (82.4%)136 (17.6%)
College/Associate Degree836 (91.1%)82 (8.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher779 (93.5%)54 (6.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sterling

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sterling
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2359.0%
35 to 44 Years2479.4%
45 to 54 Years59022.5%
55 to 64 Years58822.4%
65 to 74 Years58722.4%
75 to 84 Years35113.4%
85 Years and Over240.9%
Total2,622100.0%

Housing Finances in Sterling

Median Income by Occupancy in Sterling

Median Income by Occupancy in Sterling
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,295 (87.5%)$107,367
Renter-Occupied327 (12.5%)$55,590
Average2,622 (100.0%)$98,542

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sterling

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sterling
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00049 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99936 (1.6%)15 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99979 (3.4%)20 (6.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99925 (1.1%)66 (20.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999146 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99936 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999137 (6.0%)54 (16.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999280 (12.2%)54 (16.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999308 (13.4%)27 (8.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999508 (22.1%)21 (6.4%)
$150,000 or more691 (30.1%)70 (21.4%)
Total2,295 (100.0%)327 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sterling

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sterling
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300252 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499277 (12.1%)33 (10.1%)
$500 to $799355 (15.5%)8 (2.5%)
$800 to $999149 (6.5%)81 (24.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499409 (17.8%)81 (24.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999288 (12.6%)65 (19.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499207 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99991 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more267 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,295 (100.0%)327 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sterling

Housing Structures in Sterling

Housing Structures in Sterling
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,42992.6%
Single Unit, Attached291.1%
2 Unit Apartments421.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments511.9%
Mobile Home / Other712.7%
Total2,622100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sterling

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sterling
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,226 (91.6%)203 (8.4%)
Single Unit, Attached7 (24.1%)22 (75.9%)
2 Unit Apartments24 (57.1%)18 (42.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other38 (53.5%)33 (46.5%)
Total2,295 (87.5%)327 (12.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sterling

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sterling
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room84 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms199 (8.7%)86 (26.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms845 (36.8%)174 (53.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms669 (29.1%)40 (12.2%)
8 or more Rooms498 (21.7%)27 (8.3%)
Total2,295 (100.0%)327 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sterling

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sterling
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,703 (74.2%)190 (58.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas39 (1.7%)11 (3.4%)
Electricity47 (2.1%)36 (11.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene289 (12.6%)72 (22.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels217 (9.5%)18 (5.5%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,295 (100.0%)327 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sterling

Household Vehicle Usage in Sterling
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle123 (5.4%)8 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle525 (22.9%)118 (36.1%)
2 Vehicles835 (36.4%)131 (40.1%)
3 or more Vehicles812 (35.4%)70 (21.4%)
Total2,295 (100.0%)327 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sterling

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sterling

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,0251,270
Median Property Value$259,900$372,400
Median Household Income$66,384$512
Monthly Housing Costs$488$267
Real Estate Taxes$1,378$223

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sterling

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sterling
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00087 (8.5%)25 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999104 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999376 (36.7%)403 (31.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999227 (22.2%)459 (36.1%)
$500,000 to $749,999158 (15.4%)270 (21.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99959 (5.8%)113 (8.9%)
$1,000,000 or more14 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,025 (100.0%)1,270 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sterling

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sterling
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00078 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999222 (21.7%)7 (0.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99936 (3.5%)28 (2.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99980 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999109 (10.6%)57 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999136 (13.3%)171 (13.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999185 (18.0%)172 (13.5%)
$150,000 or more179 (17.5%)323 (25.4%)
Total1,025 (100.0%)1,270 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sterling

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sterling
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x321 (31.3%)132,768 (10,454.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x64 (6.2%)323 (25.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x196 (19.1%)422 (33.2%)
4.0x or more395 (38.5%)210 (16.5%)
Total1,025 (100.0%)1,270 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sterling

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sterling
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800143 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499223 (21.8%)52 (4.1%)
$800 to $1,499257 (25.1%)240 (18.9%)
Total1,025 (100.0%)1,270 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sterling

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sterling

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sterling
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years280 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years937 (96.0%)39 (4.0%)
19 to 25 Years413 (73.2%)151 (26.8%)
26 to 34 Years440 (80.7%)105 (19.3%)
35 to 44 Years465 (86.0%)76 (14.1%)
45 to 54 Years787 (88.5%)102 (11.5%)
55 to 64 Years742 (68.3%)344 (31.7%)
65 to 74 Years861 (97.5%)22 (2.5%)
75 Years and older523 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,448 (86.7%)839 (13.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sterling

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sterling
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born280 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen937 (96.0%)39 (4.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen413 (73.2%)151 (26.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sterling

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sterling
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000463 (72.3%)177 (27.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999394 (84.7%)71 (15.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999605 (87.9%)83 (12.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999509 (91.5%)47 (8.5%)
$100,000 and over3,471 (88.3%)461 (11.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sterling

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sterling
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6155 (55.4%)183 (65.4%)
6 to 18 Years392 (40.2%)605 (62.0%)
19 to 25 Years20 (3.5%)393 (69.7%)
25 to 34 Years95 (17.4%)345 (63.3%)
35 to 44 Years139 (25.7%)382 (70.6%)
45 to 54 Years105 (11.8%)728 (81.9%)
55 to 64 Years136 (12.5%)656 (60.4%)
65 to 74 Years818 (92.6%)464 (52.5%)
75 Years and over523 (100.0%)311 (59.5%)
Total2,383 (37.9%)4,067 (64.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sterling

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sterling
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years176 (29.6%)16 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)29 (4.7%)
35 to 64 Years187 (13.5%)161 (14.2%)
65 to 74 Years271 (62.6%)55 (12.2%)
75 Years and over187 (64.0%)67 (29.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sterling

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sterling: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years87 (6.3%)23 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years213 (49.2%)21 (4.7%)
75 Years and over175 (59.9%)42 (18.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sterling: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years78 (5.6%)28 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years43 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over54 (18.5%)24 (10.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sterling: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years176 (29.6%)16 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)29 (4.7%)
35 to 64 Years82 (5.9%)58 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years9 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over28 (9.6%)24 (10.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sterling: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years141 (10.2%)61 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years95 (21.9%)55 (12.2%)
75 Years and over53 (18.1%)49 (21.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sterling: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years90 (6.5%)26 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years35 (8.1%)28 (6.2%)
75 Years and over12 (4.1%)24 (10.4%)

Technology Access in Sterling

Computing Device Access in Sterling

Computing Device Access in Sterling
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,15182.0%
Smartphone2,45093.4%
Tablet1,58560.5%
No Computing Device873.3%
Total2,622100.0%

Internet Access in Sterling

Internet Access in Sterling
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet60.2%
Broadband Home1,17945.0%
Cellular Data Only57021.7%
Satellite Internet38614.7%
No Internet40315.4%
Total2,622100.0%

Sterling Summary

Sterling is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Kenai Peninsula Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is located on the Kenai Peninsula, about 25 miles (40 km) east of the city of Kenai. As of the 2010 census, the population of Sterling was 1,722.

History

The area that is now Sterling was first settled by the Dena'ina Athabascan people. The first non-Native settlers arrived in the area in the late 19th century, and the community was officially established in the early 1900s. The community was named after Sterling Creek, which was named after a prospector named Sterling.
In the early 1900s, the area was a popular destination for gold prospectors. The Sterling Mining District was established in 1906, and the Sterling post office was established in 1907. The Sterling Highway, which runs through the community, was built in the 1930s.

Geography

Sterling is located in the Kenai Peninsula Borough of Alaska at 61°45'N 151°17'W. It is situated on the Kenai Peninsula, about 25 miles (40 km) east of the city of Kenai. The Sterling Highway runs through the community.
The Sterling CDP has a total area of 28.3 square miles (73.2 km2), of which 28.2 square miles (73.0 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) (0.36%) is water.

Economy

The economy of Sterling is largely based on tourism and fishing. The community is home to several fishing lodges and resorts, as well as a number of small businesses. The Sterling Highway is a popular route for tourists traveling to and from the Kenai Peninsula.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,722 people, 690 households, and 463 families residing in the Sterling CDP. The population density was 61.0 people per square mile (23.5/km2). There were 817 housing units at an average density of 28.9 per square mile (11.2/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.2% White, 0.2% African American, 5.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 5.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
There were 690 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the Sterling CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.2 males.
The median income for a household in the Sterling CDP was $50,000, and the median income for a family was $56,250. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $30,000 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,917. About 5.2% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sterling?
Total Population of Sterling is 6,307.
What is the Total Male Population of Sterling?
Total Male Population of Sterling is 3,329.
What is the Total Female Population of Sterling?
Total Female Population of Sterling is 2,978.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sterling?
There are 111.79 Males per 100 Females in Sterling.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sterling?
There are 89.46 Females per 100 Males in Sterling.
What is the Median Population Age in Sterling?
Median Population Age in Sterling is 47.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sterling
Average Family Size in Sterling is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sterling
Average Household Size in Sterling is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sterling?
Per Capita income in Sterling is $61,101.
What is the Median Family Income in Sterling?
Median Family Income in Sterling is $134,940.
What is the Median Household income in Sterling?
Median Household Income in Sterling is $98,542.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sterling?
Income or Wage Gap in Sterling is 53.3%.
Women in Sterling earn 46.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sterling?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sterling is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sterling?
There are 3,111 People in the Labor Forcein in Sterling.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sterling?
58.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Sterling.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sterling?
Unemployment Rate in Sterling is 10.5%.