Sterling, GA

Sterling Overview

1,903
TOTAL POPULATION
1,110
MALE POPULATION
793
FEMALE POPULATION
139.97
MALES / 100 FEMALES
71.44
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,369
PER CAPITA INCOME
$44,958
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$67,780
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.35
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
911
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Sterling

The most populous races in Sterling are White / Caucasian (1,376 | 72.3%), Black / African American (460 | 24.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (301 | 15.8%).
Race in Sterling
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American46024.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino30115.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,37672.3%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race673.5%
Total1,903100.0%

Ancestry in Sterling

The most populous ancestries reported in Sterling are Mexican (301 | 15.8%), Polish (183 | 9.6%), Irish (163 | 8.6%), American (108 | 5.7%), and Scotch-Irish (51 | 2.7%), together accounting for 42.4% of all Sterling residents.
Ancestry in Sterling
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1085.7%
Eastern European160.8%
English201.1%
French130.7%
Irish1638.6%
Mexican30115.8%
Northern European170.9%
Norwegian160.8%
Polish1839.6%
Scotch-Irish512.7%
Scottish130.7%
Slovak130.7%
Welsh170.9%
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Immigrants in Sterling

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sterling came from Central America (87 | 4.6%), Latin America (87 | 4.6%), and Mexico (87 | 4.6%), together accounting for 13.7% of all Sterling residents.
Immigrants in Sterling
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America874.6%
Latin America874.6%
Mexico874.6%
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Sex and Age in Sterling

Sex and Age in Sterling

The most populous age groups in Sterling are Under 5 Years (208 | 18.7%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (179 | 22.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sterling
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years208 (18.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years49 (4.4%)84 (10.6%)
10 to 14 Years74 (6.7%)25 (3.2%)
15 to 19 Years70 (6.3%)28 (3.5%)
20 to 24 Years44 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years86 (7.7%)107 (13.5%)
30 to 34 Years114 (10.3%)37 (4.7%)
35 to 39 Years121 (10.9%)41 (5.2%)
40 to 44 Years72 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years13 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years54 (4.9%)179 (22.6%)
55 to 59 Years85 (7.7%)69 (8.7%)
60 to 64 Years15 (1.3%)85 (10.7%)
65 to 69 Years52 (4.7%)38 (4.8%)
70 to 74 Years20 (1.8%)59 (7.4%)
75 to 79 Years33 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)41 (5.2%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,110 (100.0%)793 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sterling

Median Family Size in Sterling

The median family size in Sterling is 2.96 persons per family, with married-couple families (154 | 27.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.68 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (114 | 20.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.32 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sterling
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple154 (27.5%)3.68
Single Male/Father114 (20.3%)2.32
Single Female/Mother293 (52.2%)2.83
Total Families561 (100.0%)2.96

Median Household Size in Sterling

The median household size in Sterling is 2.93 persons per household, with married-couple households (154 | 23.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.68 persons per household. non-family households (88 | 13.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.32 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sterling
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple154 (23.7%)3.68
Single Male/Father114 (17.6%)2.32
Single Female/Mother293 (45.2%)3.26
Non-family88 (13.6%)1.32
Total Households649 (100.0%)2.93

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sterling

Out of a total of 649 households in Sterling, 561 (86.4%) are family households, while 88 (13.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 225, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 64.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sterling
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-64 (9.9%)
2-Person Households225 (34.7%)24 (3.7%)
3-Person Households145 (22.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households152 (23.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households17 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households22 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total561 (86.4%)88 (13.6%)

Female Fertility in Sterling

Fertility by Age in Sterling

Average fertility rate in Sterling is 554.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 707.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.4% 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 years89 (75.4%)618.0
35 to 50 years29 (24.6%)707.0
Total118 (100.0%)554.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sterling

24.6% of women with births (118) in Sterling are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sterling
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)89 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (24.6%)89 (75.4%)

Fertility by Education in Sterling

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sterling
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School29 (24.6%)387.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree89 (75.4%)1,000.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total118 (100.0%)554.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sterling

75.4% of women with births in Sterling are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sterling
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)89 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (24.6%)89 (75.4%)

Income in Sterling

Income Overview in Sterling

Per Capita Income in Sterling is $23,369, while median incomes of families and households are $44,958 and $67,780 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,903$23,369
Median Family Income561$44,958
Mean Family Income561$65,999
Median Household Income649$67,780
Mean Household Income649$69,579
Income Deficit561$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,90317.61%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,90382.39¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,9030.35

Earnings by Sex in Sterling

Average Earnings in Sterling are $37,178, $35,265 for men and $42,800 for women, a difference of 17.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Sterling
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male534 (63.3%)$35,265
Female310 (36.7%)$42,800
Total844 (100.0%)$37,178

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sterling

The most common earnings brackets in Sterling are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (146 | 27.3%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (100 | 32.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sterling
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less13 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99911 (2.1%)28 (9.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49927 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49920 (3.7%)12 (3.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)12 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99981 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99959 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99944 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999146 (27.3%)91 (29.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99960 (11.2%)100 (32.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99913 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)16 (5.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)51 (16.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99960 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total534 (100.0%)310 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sterling

Average earnings in Sterling are $35,232 for men and $43,150 for women, a difference of 18.3%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $35,664, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $35,664. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $35,395, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $35,395.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sterling
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$35,664$35,395
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$35,232$43,150

Family Income in Sterling

Family Income Brackets in Sterling

According to the Sterling family income data, there are 230 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 41.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Sterling
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999122.1%
$15,000 to $24,999488.6%
$25,000 to $34,999122.1%
$35,000 to $49,99923041.0%
$50,000 to $74,9998314.8%
$75,000 to $99,9998615.3%
$100,000 to $149,9997313.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+173.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sterling

3-person families (241 | 43.0%) account for the highest median family income in Sterling with $55,721 per family, while 3-person families (241 | 43.0%) have the highest median income of $18,574 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sterling
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families269 (47.9%)$0
3-Person Families241 (43.0%)$55,721
4-Person Families12 (2.1%)$0
5-Person Families17 (3.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families22 (3.9%)$0
Total561 (100.0%)$44,958

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sterling

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sterling
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners25 (4.5%)$0
1 Earner405 (72.2%)$43,666
2 Earners131 (23.4%)$84,534
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total561 (100.0%)$44,958

Household Income in Sterling

Household Income Brackets in Sterling

With 154 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Sterling, accounting for 23.7% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Sterling
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000446.8%
$10,000 to $14,999121.8%
$15,000 to $24,999487.4%
$25,000 to $34,999121.8%
$35,000 to $49,99915423.7%
$50,000 to $74,99911417.6%
$75,000 to $99,99912419.1%
$100,000 to $149,99912419.1%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+172.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sterling

The median household income in Sterling is $67,780, with the highest median household income of $80,167 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 136 households (21.0%) 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 6 households (0.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sterling
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6 (0.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years206 (31.7%)$0
45 to 64 Years301 (46.4%)$67,868
65+ Years136 (21.0%)$80,167
Total649 (100.0%)$67,780

Poverty in Sterling

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sterling

With 26.9% poverty level for males and 22.8% for females among the residents of Sterling, 12 to 14 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 37 males (100.0%) and 29 females (70.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sterling
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years68 (79.1%)50 (45.9%)
12 to 14 Years37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years23 (79.3%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years74 (37.0%)36 (25.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)29 (70.7%)
45 to 54 Years11 (16.4%)12 (6.7%)
55 to 64 Years57 (57.0%)24 (15.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)30 (30.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total299 (26.9%)181 (22.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sterling

According to the poverty statistics in Sterling, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged 16 and 17 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 Years179 (86.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years18 (20.9%)59 (54.1%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years6 (20.7%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years126 (63.0%)108 (75.0%)
35 to 44 Years193 (100.0%)12 (29.3%)
45 to 54 Years56 (83.6%)167 (93.3%)
55 to 64 Years43 (43.0%)130 (84.4%)
65 to 74 Years72 (100.0%)67 (69.1%)
75 Years and over33 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)
Total811 (73.1%)612 (77.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sterling

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sterling show that 26.0% or 40 of the total 154 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 22 families. On the other hand, families with no 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 Children97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children17 (48.6%)18 (51.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Total114 (74.0%)40 (26.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sterling

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sterling
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)20 (14.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)20 (6.8%)

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

The poverty data for Sterling shows that 40 of the married-couple family households (26.0%) and 20 of the single-parent households (4.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 household (7.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sterling
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)20 (7.8%)
1 or 2 Children18 (51.4%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total40 (26.0%)20 (4.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Sterling

Employment by Class of Employer in Sterling

Among the 809 employed individuals in Sterling, private company employees (368 | 45.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (204 | 25.2%), and local government employees (109 | 13.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sterling
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees36845.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)688.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)20425.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations607.4%
Local Government Employees10913.5%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total809100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sterling

According to the labor force statistics for Sterling, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,434), 63.5% or 911 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.9% or 90 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 100.0% or 69 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 32.6% or 28 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sterling
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years107 (55.4%)18 (16.8%)
30 to 34 Years114 (75.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years184 (78.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years234 (95.1%)44 (18.8%)
55 to 59 Years86 (55.8%)28 (32.6%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years56 (33.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (21.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total911 (63.5%)90 (9.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sterling

According to labor force statistics for Sterling, 67.3% of individuals (725) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,078) are in the labor force, with 12.4% or 90 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 93.4% or 171 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 28.6% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sterling
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School56 (33.7%)47 (28.6%)
High School Diploma339 (70.5%)105 (21.8%)
College / Associate Degree159 (64.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher171 (93.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total725 (67.3%)134 (12.4%)

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 (89 | 10.8%), Education Instruction & Library (89 | 10.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (51 | 6.2%), Health Technologists (51 | 6.2%), and Business & Financial (11 | 1.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sterling

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sterling
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)89 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)89 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)151 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)522 (63.7%)298 (36.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sterling are Cleaning & Maintenance (272 | 33.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (13 | 1.6%), and Healthcare Support (12 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Sterling

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sterling, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (73.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (26.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sterling
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance200 (73.5%)72 (26.5%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)213 (71.7%)84 (28.3%)
Total (Overall)522 (63.7%)298 (36.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sterling are Sales & Related (100 | 12.2%), and Office & Administration (50 | 6.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sterling

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sterling
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related72 (72.0%)28 (28.0%)
Office & Administration15 (30.0%)35 (70.0%)
Total (Category)87 (58.0%)63 (42.0%)
Total (Overall)522 (63.7%)298 (36.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sterling are , and Construction & Extraction (22 | 2.7%).
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 & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)522 (63.7%)298 (36.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sterling are Production (104 | 12.7%), Material Moving (49 | 6.0%), and Transportation (47 | 5.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sterling

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sterling
OccupationMaleFemale
Production104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)200 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)522 (63.7%)298 (36.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sterling

Employment Industries in Sterling

The major employment industries in Sterling include Administrative & Support (291 | 35.5%), Retail Trade (177 | 21.6%), Educational Services (125 | 15.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (74 | 9.0%), and Manufacturing (71 | 8.7%).
Employment Industries in Sterling

Employment Industries by Sex in Sterling

The Sterling industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), Educational Services (84.0%), and Administrative & Support (31.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sterling
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade149 (84.2%)28 (15.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support200 (68.7%)91 (31.3%)
Educational Services20 (16.0%)105 (84.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)74 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total522 (63.7%)298 (36.3%)

Education in Sterling

School Enrollment in Sterling

The most common levels of schooling among the 336 students in Sterling are elementary school (133 | 39.6%), middle school (105 | 31.2%), and high school (51 | 15.2%).
School Enrollment in Sterling
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4714.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School13339.6%
Middle School10531.2%
High School5115.2%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total336100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sterling

Out of a total of 336 students who are enrolled in schools in Sterling, 47 (14.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 289 (86.0%) 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 47 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 133 (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%)47 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old133 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total289 (86.0%)47 (14.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sterling

Business (106 | 45.5%), science & technology (67 | 28.8%), social sciences (33 | 14.2%), computers & mathematics (15 | 6.4%), and literature & languages (12 | 5.1%) are the most common fields of study among 233 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 & Mathematics156.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences3314.2%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology6728.8%
Business10645.5%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages125.1%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total233100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sterling

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sterling

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sterling are males with 2 vehicles (223, accounting for 42.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (105, making up 77.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sterling
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle28 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle42 (8.1%)123 (42.9%)
2 Vehicles223 (42.7%)105 (36.6%)
3 Vehicles212 (40.6%)59 (20.6%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles17 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total522 (100.0%)287 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sterling

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sterling are 10 to 14 minutes (192 commuters, 30.8%), 5 to 9 minutes (104 commuters, 16.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (89 commuters, 14.3%).
Commute Time in Sterling
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes10416.7%
10 to 14 Minutes19230.8%
15 to 19 Minutes8914.3%
20 to 24 Minutes528.3%
25 to 29 Minutes8914.3%
30 to 34 Minutes477.5%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes518.2%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Sterling

The most common commute times in Sterling are 10 to 14 minutes (148 commuters, 36.2%) for males and 25 to 29 minutes (89 commuters, 41.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sterling
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes104 (25.4%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes148 (36.2%)44 (20.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes89 (21.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes40 (9.8%)12 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)89 (41.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes28 (6.9%)19 (8.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)51 (23.7%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sterling

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sterling are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (73, 17.8%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (89, 41.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sterling
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM18 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM71 (17.4%)51 (23.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM61 (14.9%)12 (5.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM17 (4.2%)89 (41.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM44 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM22 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM73 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)16 (7.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM15 (3.7%)28 (13.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM72 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM16 (3.9%)19 (8.8%)
Total409 (100.0%)215 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sterling

Occupancy by Ownership in Sterling

Of the total 649 dwellings in Sterling, owner-occupied units account for 476 (73.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 173 (26.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sterling
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units47673.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units17326.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units649100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sterling

Occupancy by Household Size in Sterling
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household649.9%
2-Person Household24938.4%
3-Person Household14522.3%
4+ Person Household19129.4%
Total Housing Units649100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sterling

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sterling
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household46 (71.9%)18 (28.1%)
2-Person Household195 (78.3%)54 (21.7%)
3-Person Household145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household90 (47.1%)101 (52.9%)
Total Housing Units476 (73.3%)173 (26.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sterling

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sterling
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma220 (88.3%)29 (11.7%)
College/Associate Degree110 (66.7%)55 (33.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher83 (48.3%)89 (51.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sterling

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sterling
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years20030.8%
35 to 44 Years121.8%
45 to 54 Years17426.8%
55 to 64 Years12719.6%
65 to 74 Years10315.9%
75 to 84 Years335.1%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total649100.0%

Housing Finances in Sterling

Median Income by Occupancy in Sterling

Median Income by Occupancy in Sterling
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied476 (73.3%)$53,571
Renter-Occupied173 (26.7%)$83,778
Average649 (100.0%)$67,780

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sterling

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sterling
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00015 (3.2%)29 (16.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)12 (6.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9998 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99940 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99912 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999154 (32.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999114 (23.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99935 (7.3%)89 (51.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99981 (17.0%)43 (24.9%)
$150,000 or more17 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total476 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sterling

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sterling
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30046 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499268 (56.3%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79961 (12.8%)61 (35.3%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)112 (64.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99929 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49913 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99951 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more8 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total476 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sterling

Housing Structures in Sterling

Housing Structures in Sterling
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached23135.6%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other41864.4%
Total649100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sterling

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sterling
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached188 (81.4%)43 (18.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
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%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other288 (68.9%)130 (31.1%)
Total476 (73.3%)173 (26.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sterling

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sterling
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms213 (44.8%)29 (16.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms178 (37.4%)144 (83.2%)
8 or more Rooms85 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total476 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sterling

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sterling
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas8 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity468 (98.3%)173 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total476 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sterling

Household Vehicle Usage in Sterling
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle26 (5.5%)18 (10.4%)
1 Vehicle168 (35.3%)11 (6.4%)
2 Vehicles110 (23.1%)144 (83.2%)
3 or more Vehicles172 (36.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total476 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sterling

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sterling

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units360116
Median Property Value$62,200$376,700
Median Household Income$48,352$17
Monthly Housing Costs$343$0
Real Estate Taxes$437$15

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sterling

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sterling
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000118 (32.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999176 (48.9%)15 (12.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99966 (18.3%)20 (17.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)81 (69.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total360 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sterling

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sterling
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00015 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99948 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99912 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999134 (37.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99948 (13.3%)20 (17.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99935 (9.7%)66 (56.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99968 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)13 (11.2%)
Total360 (100.0%)116 (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 2.0x231 (64.2%)68,627 (59,161.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x88 (24.4%)32 (27.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x26 (7.2%)33 (28.4%)
4.0x or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total360 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sterling

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sterling
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800250 (69.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49959 (16.4%)20 (17.2%)
$800 to $1,49916 (4.4%)30 (25.9%)
Total360 (100.0%)116 (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 Years208 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years289 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years85 (92.4%)7 (7.6%)
26 to 34 Years150 (44.5%)187 (55.5%)
35 to 44 Years33 (14.1%)201 (85.9%)
45 to 54 Years119 (48.4%)127 (51.6%)
55 to 64 Years206 (81.1%)48 (18.9%)
65 to 74 Years169 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,333 (70.1%)570 (29.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sterling

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sterling
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born208 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen289 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen85 (92.4%)7 (7.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sterling

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sterling
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000266 (62.4%)160 (37.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999190 (48.1%)205 (51.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999352 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999250 (88.3%)33 (11.7%)
$100,000 and over275 (61.5%)172 (38.5%)

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 629 (13.9%)179 (86.1%)
6 to 18 Years239 (82.7%)50 (17.3%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)85 (92.4%)
25 to 34 Years14 (4.2%)136 (40.4%)
35 to 44 Years21 (9.0%)33 (14.1%)
45 to 54 Years25 (10.2%)107 (43.5%)
55 to 64 Years83 (32.7%)150 (59.1%)
65 to 74 Years169 (100.0%)154 (91.1%)
75 Years and over74 (100.0%)33 (44.6%)
Total654 (34.4%)927 (48.7%)

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 Years6 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years48 (13.3%)91 (24.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (16.5%)
75 Years and over33 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)

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 Years15 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sterling: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (16.5%)
75 Years and over33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sterling: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years33 (9.2%)24 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (48.5%)41 (100.0%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)91 (24.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (16.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)12 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (16.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)

Technology Access in Sterling

Computing Device Access in Sterling

Computing Device Access in Sterling
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop35554.7%
Smartphone54684.1%
Tablet28343.6%
No Computing Device538.2%
Total649100.0%

Internet Access in Sterling

Internet Access in Sterling
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home33451.5%
Cellular Data Only11017.0%
Satellite Internet304.6%
No Internet17527.0%
Total649100.0%

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sterling?
Total Population of Sterling is 1,903.
What is the Total Male Population of Sterling?
Total Male Population of Sterling is 1,110.
What is the Total Female Population of Sterling?
Total Female Population of Sterling is 793.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sterling?
There are 139.97 Males per 100 Females in Sterling.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sterling?
There are 71.44 Females per 100 Males in Sterling.
What is the Median Population Age in Sterling?
Median Population Age in Sterling is 35.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sterling
Average Family Size in Sterling is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sterling
Average Household Size in Sterling is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sterling?
Per Capita income in Sterling is $23,369.
What is the Median Family Income in Sterling?
Median Family Income in Sterling is $44,958.
What is the Median Household income in Sterling?
Median Household Income in Sterling is $67,780.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sterling?
Income or Wage Gap in Sterling is 17.6%.
Women in Sterling earn 82.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sterling?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sterling is 0.35.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sterling?
There are 911 People in the Labor Forcein in Sterling.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sterling?
63.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Sterling.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sterling?
Unemployment Rate in Sterling is 9.9%.