Sterling County, TX Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Sterling County?

Per Capita income in Sterling County is $31,039.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Sterling County?

Median Family Income in Sterling County is $69,375.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Sterling County?

Median Household Income in Sterling County is $63,558.

Q: What is Income or Wage Gap in Sterling County?

Income or Wage Gap in Sterling County is 59.7%.Women in Sterling County earn 40.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sterling County?

Inequality or Gini Index in Sterling County is 0.37.

Q: What is the Total Population of Sterling County?

Total Population of Sterling County is 1,392.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Sterling County?

Total Male Population of Sterling County is 737.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Sterling County?

Total Female Population of Sterling County is 655.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sterling County?

There are 112.52 Males per 100 Females in Sterling County.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sterling County?

There are 88.87 Females per 100 Males in Sterling County.

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Map Overview Area Codes Income Income Overview Earnings by Sex Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket Earnings by Sex by Education Income (Family)Family Income Brackets Family Income by Family Size Family Income by Number of Earners Income (Household)Household Income Brackets Household Income by Householder Age Poverty Income Below Poverty by Sex by Age Income Above Poverty by Sex by Age Poverty Among Married-Couple Families Poverty Among Single-Parent Households Poverty Among Married Couples vs Single Parents Race Ancestry Immigrants Sex and Age Families and Households Median Family Size by Type Median Household Size by Type Household Size by Marriage Status Fertility Fertility by Age Fertility by Age by Marriage Status Fertility by Education Fertility by Education by Marriage Status Employment Employment by Class of Employer Employment Status by Age Employment Status by Education Employment Occupations by Sex Employment Industries by Sex Education School Enrollment School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source Educational Attainment by Field of Study Transportation & Commute Vehicle Availability by Sex Commute Time Commute Time by Sex Time of Departure to Work by Sex Housing Occupancy Occupancy by Ownership Occupancy by Household Size Occupancy by Ownership Household Size Occupancy by Educational Attainment Occupancy by Age of Householder Housing Finances Median Income by Occupancy Occupancy by Income Brackets Housing Costs Monthly Median Housing Costs Monthly Housing Cost Tiers Physical Housing Characteristics Housing Structures Housing Structures by Occupancy Housing Structures by Number of Rooms Housing Structures by Heating Type Households by Vehicle Usage Real Estate & Mortgages Real Estate & Mortgage Overview Property Value by Mortgage Status Housing Costs by Income by Mortgage Status Property Value to Household Income Ratio Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status Health & Disability Health Insurance Coverage by Age Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage Disability Status by Sex by Age Disability Class by Sex by Age Technology Access Computing Device Access Internet Access Summary Common Questions

Sterling County Map

Sterling County Overview

$31,039

PER CAPITA INCOME

$69,375

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$63,558

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

59.7%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

40.3¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.37

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

1,392

TOTAL POPULATION

737

MALE POPULATION

655

FEMALE POPULATION

112.52

MALES / 100 FEMALES

88.87

FEMALES / 100 MALES

32.1

MEDIAN AGE

3.8

AVG FAMILY SIZE

3.5

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

575

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

62.3%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Sterling County Area Codes

325

Income in Sterling County

Income Overview in Sterling County

Per Capita Income in Sterling County is $31,039, while median incomes of families and households are $69,375 and $63,558 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	1,392	$31,039
Median Family Income	344	$69,375
Mean Family Income	344	$105,919
Median Household Income	392	$63,558
Mean Household Income	392	$98,668
Income Deficit	344	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	1,392	59.74%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	1,392	40.26¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	1,392	0.37

Earnings by Sex in Sterling County

Average Earnings in Sterling County are $45,461, $57,095 for men and $22,984 for women, a difference of 59.7%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	328 (56.0%)	$57,095
Female	258 (44.0%)	$22,984
Total	586 (100.0%)	$45,461

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sterling County

The most common earnings brackets in Sterling County are $100,000+ for men (89 | 27.1%) and $17,500 to $19,999 for women (65 | 25.2%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	3 (0.9%)	7 (2.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $12,499	15 (4.6%)	9 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	65 (25.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	31 (12.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999	43 (13.1%)	5 (1.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999	14 (4.3%)	34 (13.2%)
$45,000 to $49,999	38 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	20 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999	68 (20.7%)	18 (7.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999	23 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	15 (4.6%)	16 (6.2%)
$100,000+	89 (27.1%)	13 (5.0%)
Total	328 (100.0%)	258 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sterling County

Average earnings in Sterling County are $57,196 for men and $24,395 for women, a difference of 57.4%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $112,829, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $46,875. Women with an educational attainment of less than high school earn the most with the average annual earnings of $23,125, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $6,250.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	$46,875	$19,211
College or Associate's Degree	$112,829	$0
Bachelor's Degree	-	-
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$57,196	$24,395

Family Income in Sterling County

Family Income Brackets in Sterling County

According to the Sterling County family income data, there are 141 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 41.0% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	3	0.9%
$15,000 to $24,999	0	0.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	19	5.5%
$35,000 to $49,999	17	4.9%
$50,000 to $74,999	141	41.0%
$75,000 to $99,999	20	5.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	59	17.2%
$150,000 to $199,999	39	11.3%
$200,000+	46	13.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sterling County

5-person families (44 | 12.8%) account for the highest median family income in Sterling County with $208,452 per family, while 5-person families (44 | 12.8%) have the highest median income of $41,690 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	131 (38.1%)	$77,396
3-Person Families	40 (11.6%)	$0
4-Person Families	115 (33.4%)	$62,933
5-Person Families	44 (12.8%)	$208,452
6-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
7+ Person Families	14 (4.1%)	$0
Total	344 (100.0%)	$69,375

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sterling County

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	32 (9.3%)	$33,125
1 Earner	142 (41.3%)	$58,083
2 Earners	166 (48.3%)	$113,500
3+ Earners	4 (1.2%)	$0
Total	344 (100.0%)	$69,375

Household Income in Sterling County

Household Income Brackets in Sterling County

With 159 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Sterling County, accounting for 40.6% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	10	2.6%
$10,000 to $14,999	3	0.8%
$15,000 to $24,999	0	0.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	19	4.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	34	8.7%
$50,000 to $74,999	159	40.6%
$75,000 to $99,999	20	5.1%
$100,000 to $149,999	62	15.8%
$150,000 to $199,999	39	9.9%
$200,000+	46	11.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sterling County

The median household income in Sterling County is $63,558, with the highest median household income of $67,969 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 137 households (34.9%) fall into this category.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	137 (34.9%)	$67,969
45 to 64 Years	159 (40.6%)	$64,567
65+ Years	96 (24.5%)	$55,833
Total	392 (100.0%)	$63,558

Poverty in Sterling County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sterling County

With 2.0% poverty level for males and 1.6% for females among the residents of Sterling County, 75 year old and over males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3 males (25.0%) and 7 females (8.1%) 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%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	11 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	3 (25.0%)	3 (5.4%)
Total	14 (2.0%)	10 (1.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sterling County

According to the poverty statistics in Sterling County, 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	79 (100.0%)	47 (100.0%)
5 Years	22 (100.0%)	33 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years	95 (100.0%)	106 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years	73 (100.0%)	7 (100.0%)
15 Years	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	10 (100.0%)	3 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years	55 (100.0%)	35 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	91 (100.0%)	131 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years	46 (80.7%)	37 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years	85 (100.0%)	49 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years	92 (100.0%)	79 (91.9%)
65 to 74 Years	37 (100.0%)	51 (100.0%)
75 Years and over	9 (75.0%)	53 (94.6%)
Total	701 (98.0%)	631 (98.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sterling County

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	129 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	127 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	44 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	300 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sterling County

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	3 (20.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.5%)

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

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	3 (20.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.8%)

Race in Sterling County

The most populous races in Sterling County are White / Caucasian (1,049 | 75.4%), Hispanic or Latino (466 | 33.5%), and Some other Race (169 | 12.1%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	3	0.2%
Black / African American	2	0.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	466	33.5%
Native / Alaskan	2	0.1%
White / Caucasian	1,049	75.4%
Two or more Races	167	12.0%
Some other Race	169	12.1%
Total	1,392	100.0%

Ancestry in Sterling County

The most populous ancestries reported in Sterling County are Mexican (461 | 33.1%), Irish (224 | 16.1%), English (180 | 12.9%), German (98 | 7.0%), and Scotch-Irish (17 | 1.2%), together accounting for 70.4% of all Sterling County residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	16	1.1%
Cuban	5	0.4%
English	180	12.9%
German	98	7.0%
Irish	224	16.1%
Korean	3	0.2%
Mexican	461	33.1%
Scotch-Irish	17	1.2%
Scottish	9	0.6%
Thai	5	0.4%
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Immigrants in Sterling County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sterling County came from Central America (90 | 6.5%), Latin America (90 | 6.5%), Mexico (71 | 5.1%), El Salvador (19 | 1.4%), and Europe (18 | 1.3%), together accounting for 20.7% of all Sterling County residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Asia	3	0.2%
Central America	90	6.5%
El Salvador	19	1.4%
England	11	0.8%
Europe	18	1.3%
Germany	7	0.5%
Latin America	90	6.5%
Mexico	71	5.1%
Northern Europe	11	0.8%
Philippines	3	0.2%
South Eastern Asia	3	0.2%
Western Europe	7	0.5%
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Sex and Age in Sterling County

The most populous age groups in Sterling County are 10 to 14 Years (98 | 13.3%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (99 | 15.1%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	79 (10.7%)	47 (7.2%)
5 to 9 Years	92 (12.5%)	99 (15.1%)
10 to 14 Years	98 (13.3%)	47 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Years	72 (9.8%)	3 (0.5%)
20 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.3%)
25 to 29 Years	25 (3.4%)	44 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years	66 (9.0%)	87 (13.3%)
35 to 39 Years	49 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years	11 (1.5%)	37 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years	56 (7.6%)	27 (4.1%)
50 to 54 Years	29 (3.9%)	25 (3.8%)
55 to 59 Years	51 (6.9%)	57 (8.7%)
60 to 64 Years	44 (6.0%)	29 (4.4%)
65 to 69 Years	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.4%)
70 to 74 Years	41 (5.6%)	32 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years	15 (2.0%)	27 (4.1%)
80 to 84 Years	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.4%)
85 Years and over	9 (1.2%)	15 (2.3%)
Total	737 (100.0%)	655 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sterling County

Median Family Size in Sterling County

The median family size in Sterling County is 3.80 persons per family, with single female/mother families (40 | 11.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 6.65 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4 | 1.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.75 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	300 (87.2%)	3.44
Single Male/Father	4 (1.2%)	2.75
Single Female/Mother	40 (11.6%)	6.65
Total Families	344 (100.0%)	3.80

Median Household Size in Sterling County

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	300 (76.5%)	3.44
Single Male/Father	4 (1.0%)	2.75
Single Female/Mother	40 (10.2%)	6.65
Non-family	48 (12.2%)	-
Total Households	392 (100.0%)	3.46

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sterling County

Out of a total of 392 households in Sterling County, 344 (87.8%) are family households, while 48 (12.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 131, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 48.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	48 (12.2%)
2-Person Households	131 (33.4%)	0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households	40 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	115 (29.3%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	44 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	14 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	344 (87.8%)	48 (12.2%)

Female Fertility in Sterling County

Fertility by Age in Sterling County

Average fertility rate in Sterling County is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 54.0 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	9 (100.0%)	54.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	9 (100.0%)	39.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sterling County

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Sterling County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sterling County

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	4 (44.4%)	35.0
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Bachelor's Degree	5 (55.6%)	200.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	9 (100.0%)	39.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sterling County

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Sterling County

Employment by Class of Employer in Sterling County

Among the 575 employed individuals in Sterling County, private company employees (335 | 58.3%), self-employed (not incorporated) (110 | 19.1%), and local government employees (87 | 15.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	335	58.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	0	0.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	110	19.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations	4	0.7%
Local Government Employees	87	15.1%
State Government Employees	29	5.0%
Federal Government Employees	10	1.7%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	575	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sterling County

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	35 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	48 (69.6%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	90 (58.8%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	83 (85.6%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	120 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	101 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	65 (89.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	33 (34.7%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	575 (62.3%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sterling County

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	37 (49.3%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	208 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	120 (80.5%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	142 (81.6%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	507 (79.6%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sterling County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sterling County are Management (125 | 21.7%), Community & Social Service (63 | 11.0%), Legal Services & Support (36 | 6.3%), Education Instruction & Library (27 | 4.7%), and Business & Financial (3 | 0.5%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sterling County, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Management (81.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (40.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Community & Social Service (82.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (59.3%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	102 (81.6%)	23 (18.4%)
Business & Financial	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	11 (17.5%)	52 (82.5%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	36 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	11 (40.7%)	16 (59.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	116 (60.7%)	75 (39.3%)
Total (Overall)	320 (55.6%)	255 (44.4%)

Services Occupations

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sterling County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)
Security & Protection	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	0 (0.0%)	25 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	9 (17.6%)	42 (82.4%)
Total (Overall)	320 (55.6%)	255 (44.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sterling County are Sales & Related (84 | 14.6%), and Office & Administration (77 | 13.4%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	23 (27.4%)	61 (72.6%)
Office & Administration	0 (0.0%)	77 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	23 (14.3%)	138 (85.7%)
Total (Overall)	320 (55.6%)	255 (44.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sterling County are Construction & Extraction (45 | 7.8%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (16 | 2.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4 | 0.7%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	45 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	65 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	320 (55.6%)	255 (44.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sterling County are Production (59 | 10.3%), Transportation (45 | 7.8%), and Material Moving (3 | 0.5%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	59 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation	45 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	107 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	320 (55.6%)	255 (44.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sterling County

Employment Industries in Sterling County

The major employment industries in Sterling County include Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (93 | 16.2%), Professional & Scientific (56 | 9.7%), Retail Trade (53 | 9.2%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (52 | 9.0%), and Educational Services (49 | 8.5%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Sterling County

The Sterling County industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	43 (82.7%)	9 (17.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	76 (81.7%)	17 (18.3%)
Construction	39 (88.6%)	5 (11.4%)
Manufacturing	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	27 (50.9%)	26 (49.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing	11 (52.4%)	10 (47.6%)
Utilities	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	26 (46.4%)	30 (53.6%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Educational Services	20 (40.8%)	29 (59.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	0 (0.0%)	21 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	0 (0.0%)	35 (100.0%)
Public Administration	0 (0.0%)	48 (100.0%)
Total	320 (55.6%)	255 (44.4%)

Education in Sterling County

School Enrollment in Sterling County

The most common levels of schooling among the 373 students in Sterling County are elementary school (131 | 35.1%), middle school (78 | 20.9%), and high school (78 | 20.9%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	40	10.7%
Kindergarten	28	7.5%
Elementary School	131	35.1%
Middle School	78	20.9%
High School	78	20.9%
College / Undergraduate	18	4.8%
Graduate / Professional	0	0.0%
Total	373	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sterling County

Out of a total of 373 students who are enrolled in schools in Sterling County, 50 (13.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 323 (86.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 50 (28.7% 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 18 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	124 (71.3%)	50 (28.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	143 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	323 (86.6%)	50 (13.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sterling County

Arts & humanities (50 | 26.0%), business (41 | 21.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (23 | 12.0%), physical & health sciences (23 | 12.0%), and education (14 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 192 individuals in Sterling County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	23	12.0%
Physical & Health Sciences	23	12.0%
Psychology	5	2.6%
Social Sciences	0	0.0%
Engineering	11	5.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	0	0.0%
Business	41	21.3%
Education	14	7.3%
Literature & Languages	13	6.8%
Liberal Arts & History	5	2.6%
Visual & Performing Arts	0	0.0%
Communications	7	3.6%
Arts & Humanities	50	26.0%
Total	192	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sterling County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sterling County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sterling County are males with 2 vehicles (196, accounting for 61.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (99, making up 76.9%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	19 (5.9%)	71 (27.8%)
2 Vehicles	196 (61.3%)	99 (38.8%)
3 Vehicles	43 (13.4%)	23 (9.0%)
4 Vehicles	36 (11.3%)	43 (16.9%)
5 or more Vehicles	26 (8.1%)	19 (7.4%)
Total	320 (100.0%)	255 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sterling County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sterling County are 10 to 14 minutes (115 commuters, 22.2%), 5 to 9 minutes (106 commuters, 20.5%), and 60 to 89 minutes (68 commuters, 13.2%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	60	11.6%
5 to 9 Minutes	106	20.5%
10 to 14 Minutes	115	22.2%
15 to 19 Minutes	34	6.6%
20 to 24 Minutes	0	0.0%
25 to 29 Minutes	23	4.4%
30 to 34 Minutes	57	11.0%
35 to 39 Minutes	0	0.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	11	2.1%
45 to 59 Minutes	13	2.5%
60 to 89 Minutes	68	13.2%
90 or more Minutes	30	5.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Sterling County

The most common commute times in Sterling County are 5 to 9 minutes (76 commuters, 28.5%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (91 commuters, 36.4%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	11 (4.1%)	49 (19.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes	76 (28.5%)	30 (12.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes	24 (9.0%)	91 (36.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes	15 (5.6%)	19 (7.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes	50 (18.7%)	7 (2.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	11 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes	50 (18.7%)	18 (7.2%)
90 or more Minutes	30 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sterling County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sterling County are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (61, 22.9%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (62, 24.8%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	61 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	6 (2.2%)	55 (22.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	32 (12.0%)	9 (3.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	51 (19.1%)	0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	19 (7.1%)	21 (8.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	28 (10.5%)	46 (18.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	46 (17.2%)	62 (24.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	20 (7.5%)	18 (7.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.6%)
Total	267 (100.0%)	250 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sterling County

Occupancy by Ownership in Sterling County

Of the total 392 dwellings in Sterling County, owner-occupied units account for 337 (86.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 55 (14.0%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	337	86.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	55	14.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units	392	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sterling County

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	48	12.2%
2-Person Household	131	33.4%
3-Person Household	40	10.2%
4+ Person Household	173	44.1%
Total Housing Units	392	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sterling County

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	33 (68.8%)	15 (31.2%)
2-Person Household	131 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household	40 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household	133 (76.9%)	40 (23.1%)
Total Housing Units	337 (86.0%)	55 (14.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sterling County

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	37 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	132 (74.2%)	46 (25.8%)
College/Associate Degree	91 (91.0%)	9 (9.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	77 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sterling County

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	101	25.8%
35 to 44 Years	36	9.2%
45 to 54 Years	93	23.7%
55 to 64 Years	66	16.8%
65 to 74 Years	52	13.3%
75 to 84 Years	32	8.2%
85 Years and Over	12	3.1%
Total	392	100.0%

Housing Finances in Sterling County

Median Income by Occupancy in Sterling County

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	337 (86.0%)	$72,708
Renter-Occupied	55 (14.0%)	$58,321
Average	392 (100.0%)	$63,558

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sterling County

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	3 (0.9%)	7 (12.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	19 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	34 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	115 (34.1%)	44 (80.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	16 (4.8%)	4 (7.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999	62 (18.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	85 (25.2%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	337 (100.0%)	55 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sterling County

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	21 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	65 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799	62 (18.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $999	16 (4.8%)	24 (43.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499	133 (39.5%)	4 (7.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999	18 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	18 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	337 (100.0%)	55 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sterling County

Housing Structures in Sterling County

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	312	79.6%
Single Unit, Attached	0	0.0%
2 Unit Apartments	8	2.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
10 or more Apartments	0	0.0%
Mobile Home / Other	72	18.4%
Total	392	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sterling County

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	269 (86.2%)	43 (13.8%)
Single Unit, Attached	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	8 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	68 (94.4%)	4 (5.6%)
Total	337 (86.0%)	55 (14.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sterling County

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	8 (14.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms	0 (0.0%)	7 (12.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms	151 (44.8%)	9 (16.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms	114 (33.8%)	27 (49.1%)
8 or more Rooms	72 (21.4%)	4 (7.3%)
Total	337 (100.0%)	55 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sterling County

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	93 (27.6%)	9 (16.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	31 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	199 (59.1%)	46 (83.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	14 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	337 (100.0%)	55 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sterling County

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	60 (17.8%)	15 (27.3%)
2 Vehicles	162 (48.1%)	40 (72.7%)
3 or more Vehicles	115 (34.1%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	337 (100.0%)	55 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sterling County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sterling County

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	164	173
Median Property Value	-	-
Median Household Income	$81,250	$30
Monthly Housing Costs	$488	$4
Real Estate Taxes	$1,314	$14

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sterling County

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	41 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	34 (20.7%)	70 (40.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999	23 (14.0%)	81 (46.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999	53 (32.3%)	18 (10.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	10 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)
Total	164 (100.0%)	173 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sterling County

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	3 (1.8%)	3 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999	19 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	34 (20.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	26 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	4 (2.4%)	89 (51.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999	23 (14.0%)	12 (6.9%)
$150,000 or more	55 (33.5%)	39 (22.5%)
Total	164 (100.0%)	173 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sterling County

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	100 (61.0%)	68,281 (39,468.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x	18 (11.0%)	121 (69.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x	18 (11.0%)	23 (13.3%)
4.0x or more	28 (17.1%)	8 (4.6%)
Total	164 (100.0%)	173 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sterling County

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	47 (28.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	48 (29.3%)	33 (19.1%)
$800 to $1,499	69 (42.1%)	26 (15.0%)
Total	164 (100.0%)	173 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sterling County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sterling County

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	164 (90.6%)	17 (9.4%)
6 to 18 Years	210 (59.0%)	146 (41.0%)
19 to 25 Years	0 (0.0%)	35 (100.0%)
26 to 34 Years	180 (81.1%)	42 (18.9%)
35 to 44 Years	75 (79.8%)	19 (20.2%)
45 to 54 Years	97 (72.4%)	37 (27.6%)
55 to 64 Years	168 (94.4%)	10 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years	88 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	68 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,050 (77.4%)	306 (22.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sterling County

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	164 (90.6%)	17 (9.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	210 (59.0%)	146 (41.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	0 (0.0%)	35 (100.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sterling County

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	24 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	105 (69.5%)	46 (30.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999	490 (75.0%)	163 (25.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	54 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over	377 (79.5%)	97 (20.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sterling County

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	37 (20.4%)	136 (75.1%)
6 to 18 Years	106 (29.8%)	127 (35.7%)
19 to 25 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	180 (81.1%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	75 (79.8%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	97 (72.4%)
55 to 64 Years	15 (8.4%)	160 (89.9%)
65 to 74 Years	88 (100.0%)	68 (77.3%)
75 Years and over	68 (100.0%)	19 (27.9%)
Total	314 (23.2%)	862 (63.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sterling County

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years	5 (3.4%)	21 (12.7%)
35 to 64 Years	20 (8.6%)	4 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years	8 (21.6%)	19 (37.2%)
75 Years and over	3 (25.0%)	26 (46.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sterling County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sterling County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

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	5 (3.4%)	17 (10.2%)
35 to 64 Years	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	8 (21.6%)	4 (7.8%)
75 Years and over	3 (25.0%)	13 (23.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sterling County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

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	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.2%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sterling County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	21 (12.7%)
35 to 64 Years	11 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sterling County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.2%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years	8 (21.6%)	15 (29.4%)
75 Years and over	3 (25.0%)	13 (23.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sterling County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.2%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	10 (19.6%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Sterling County

Computing Device Access in Sterling County

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	319	81.4%
Smartphone	362	92.3%
Tablet	246	62.8%
No Computing Device	30	7.6%
Total	392	100.0%

Internet Access in Sterling County

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	233	59.4%
Cellular Data Only	39	10.0%
Satellite Internet	88	22.5%
No Internet	45	11.5%
Total	392	100.0%

Sterling County Summary

Sterling County is a county located in the state of Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,143, making it the second-least populous county in Texas. The county seat is Sterling City. The county was created in 1891 and named for William A. Sterling, a Confederate soldier and Texas state legislator.

History

Sterling County was established in 1891 from parts of Tom Green and Irion counties. It was named for William A. Sterling, a Confederate soldier and Texas state legislator. The county was originally part of the Edwards Plateau, but was later divided into two parts by the Colorado River. The western part of the county is part of the Concho River watershed, while the eastern part is part of the Colorado River watershed.

The first settlers in the area were ranchers, who established large cattle ranches in the area. The first town in the county was Sterling City, which was established in 1891. The town was named for William A. Sterling.

Geography

Sterling County is located in the western part of Texas, in the Edwards Plateau region. It is bordered by Tom Green County to the north, Irion County to the east, Coke County to the south, and Runnels County to the west. The county has a total area of 845 square miles, of which 844 square miles is land and 1.2 square miles (0.1%) is water.

The terrain of Sterling County is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The county is part of the Concho River watershed, with the Colorado River forming the eastern boundary of the county. The county is home to several creeks, including the North Concho River, South Concho River, and the Colorado River.

Economy

The economy of Sterling County is largely based on agriculture and ranching. The county is home to several large ranches, including the Sterling Ranch, which is one of the largest ranches in the state. The county is also home to several oil and gas wells, which provide jobs and revenue for the county.

The county is home to several small businesses, including a few restaurants, convenience stores, and a few small retail stores. The county is also home to a few small manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and food products.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,143 people, 441 households, and 315 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.3 people per square mile. There were 517 housing units at an average density of 0.6 per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 94.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.3% of the population.

There were 441 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 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 county was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Sterling County?

Per Capita income in Sterling County is $31,039.

What is the Median Family Income in Sterling County?

Median Family Income in Sterling County is $69,375.

What is the Median Household income in Sterling County?

Median Household Income in Sterling County is $63,558.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Sterling County?

Income or Wage Gap in Sterling County is 59.7%.

Women in Sterling County earn 40.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sterling County?

Inequality or Gini Index in Sterling County is 0.37.

What is the Total Population of Sterling County?

Total Population of Sterling County is 1,392.

What is the Total Male Population of Sterling County?

Total Male Population of Sterling County is 737.

What is the Total Female Population of Sterling County?

Total Female Population of Sterling County is 655.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sterling County?

There are 112.52 Males per 100 Females in Sterling County.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sterling County?

There are 88.87 Females per 100 Males in Sterling County.

What is the Median Population Age in Sterling County?

Median Population Age in Sterling County is 32.1 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Sterling County

Average Family Size in Sterling County is 3.8 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Sterling County

Average Household Size in Sterling County is 3.5 People.

How Large is the Labor Force in Sterling County?

There are 575 People in the Labor Forcein in Sterling County.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sterling County?

62.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Sterling County.