Sterling is a city located in Logan County Colorado. Sterling has a 2024 population of 12,803. It is also the county seat of Logan County. Sterling is currently declining at a rate of -1.17% annually and its population has decreased by -4.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,407 in 2020.
The average household income in Sterling is $60,230 with a poverty rate of 13.11%. The median age in Sterling is 37.7 years: 36 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sterling was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,492 | 77.91% |
| Two or more races | 1,776 | 13.19% |
| Other race | 602 | 4.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 245 | 1.82% |
| Black or African American | 219 | 1.63% |
| Native American | 70 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.46% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,041 | 2.39 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Non Family | 2,393 | 1.21 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Married | 1,830 | 3.2 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Female | 575 | 4.23 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Male | 243 | 3.46 | 63 | 37 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
63.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 851 | 8.79% |
| Associates Degree | 963 | 9.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 922 | 9.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 585 | 6.04% |
| High School Graduate | 4,096 | 42.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 222 | 2.29% |
| Some College | 2,042 | 21.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,332 | 6,665 | 1,353 |
| Hispanic | 1,701 | 1,393 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 1,080 | 852 | 23 |
| Other Race | 452 | 403 | 0 |
| Black | 191 | 172 | 55 |
| Islander | 156 | 89 | 0 |
| Native American | 70 | 70 | 24 |
| Asian | 59 | 59 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 34.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,698 | $50,880 | $39,444 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,495 | $48,882 | $37,432 |
| High School Graduate | $32,386 | $32,619 | $30,789 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,624 | $24,930 | $15,991 |
| Overall | $32,891 | $35,283 | $30,501 |
| Some College | $30,601 | $41,389 | $24,922 |
$32,891
Average Earnings
$35,283
Average Male
$30,501
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.8% of Sterling residents speak only English, while 8.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,851 | 1,315 | 14.86% |
| Hispanic | 2,363 | 253 | 10.71% |
| Multiple | 1,540 | 200 | 12.99% |
| Other | 580 | 9 | 1.55% |
| Black | 62 | 7 | 11.29% |
13.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.06%
Male Poverty Rate
12.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sterling is White, with 14.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sterling is Other, with 1.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.23% |
| Some College | 10.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 63.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 28.44% |
| Male Employed | 6.65% |
| Female Employed | 3.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,036 | $77,326 |
| Households | $44,556 | $60,230 |
| Married Families | $73,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,368 | $39,647 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,260
Number of Veterans
1,225
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 478 |
| Vietnam | 306 |
| First Gulf War | 171 |
| Korea | 43 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 475 |
| 55 to 64 | 301 |
| 65 to 74 | 271 |
| 18 to 34 | 109 |
| 75+ | 104 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 896 | 10.26% |
| Hispanic | 327 | 15.57% |
| 2+ Races | 188 | 15.28% |
| Other Race | 152 | 25.5% |
| Native American | 24 | 34.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.49%
Born in Sterling
96.24%
Native Born
3.76%
Foreign Born
1.51%
Non Citizen
2.25%
Naturalized
96.24% of Sterling residents were born in the United States, with 56.49% having been born in Colorado. 1.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,048 | -151 | -1.24% |
| 2028 | 12,199 | -151 | -1.22% |
| 2027 | 12,350 | -151 | -1.21% |
| 2026 | 12,501 | -151 | -1.19% |
| 2025 | 12,652 | -151 | -1.18% |
| 2024 | 12,803 | -151 | -1.17% |
| 2023 | 12,954 | -121 | -0.93% |
| 2022 | 13,075 | -131 | -0.99% |
| 2021 | 13,206 | -201 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 13,407 | -1,111 | -7.65% |
| 2019 | 14,518 | 53 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 14,465 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 14,472 | -77 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 14,549 | -32 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 14,581 | -13 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 14,594 | 206 | 1.43% |
| 2013 | 14,388 | -122 | -0.84% |
| 2012 | 14,510 | -195 | -1.33% |
| 2011 | 14,705 | -123 | -0.83% |
| 2010 | 14,828 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,360 | 998 | 9.63% |
| 1990 | 10,362 | -1,023 | -8.99% |
| 1980 | 11,385 | 749 | 7.04% |
| 1970 | 10,636 | -115 | -1.07% |
| 1960 | 10,751 | 3,217 | 42.7% |
| 1950 | 7,534 | 123 | 1.66% |
| 1940 | 7,411 | 216 | 3% |
| 1930 | 7,195 | 780 | 12.16% |
| 1920 | 6,415 | 3,371 | 110.74% |
| 1910 | 3,044 | -9,004 | -74.73% |