Sterling is located in Northeastern CT Planning Region Connecticut. Sterling has a 2024 population of 3,666. Sterling is currently growing at a rate of 0.6% annually and its population has increased by 2.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,574 in 2020.
The average household income in Sterling is $98,116 with a poverty rate of 19.5%. The median age in Sterling is 34.7 years: 31.8 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sterling was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,694 | 74.63% |
| Two or more races | 456 | 12.63% |
| Black or African American | 166 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 120 | 3.32% |
| Asian | 92 | 2.55% |
| Native American | 82 | 2.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,205 | 3 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Married | 634 | 3.5 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Female | 253 | 3.58 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Non Family | 227 | 1.37 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Male | 91 | 1.92 | 100 | 0 |
3.17
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
78.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 203 | 8.78% |
| Associates Degree | 204 | 8.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 188 | 8.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 93 | 4.02% |
| High School Graduate | 830 | 35.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 2.12% |
| Some College | 746 | 32.25% |
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 | 1,890 | 1,746 | 251 |
| 2+ Races | 225 | 225 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 185 | 185 | 29 |
| Black | 85 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 64 | 64 | 29 |
| Asian | 49 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 45.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,471 | $105,568 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,941 | $134,643 | $78,214 |
| High School Graduate | $42,083 | $46,905 | $39,565 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,679 | $24,821 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,479 | $59,962 | $40,750 |
| Some College | $59,767 | $81,136 | $41,328 |
$49,479
Average Earnings
$59,962
Average Male
$40,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.46% of Sterling residents speak only English, while 6.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,694 | 348 | 12.92% |
| Multiple | 456 | 185 | 40.57% |
| Hispanic | 463 | 177 | 38.23% |
| Black | 166 | 149 | 89.76% |
| Asian | 92 | 22 | 23.91% |
19.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.38%
Male Poverty Rate
15.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sterling is Black, with 89.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sterling is White, with 12.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.89% |
| High School | 17.95% |
| Some College | 11.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 84.42% |
| Female Unemployed | 20.34% |
| Male Employed | 6.08% |
| Female Employed | 3.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,143 | $104,029 |
| Households | $82,703 | $98,116 |
| Married Families | $121,071 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,813 | $64,164 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.7%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
250
Number of Veterans
243
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 145 |
| First Gulf War | 138 |
| Vietnam | 40 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 165 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 233 | 10.82% |
| Black | 17 | 15.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
2.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
45.32%
Born in Sterling
97.42%
Native Born
2.58%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
2.35%
Naturalized
97.42% of Sterling residents were born in the United States, with 45.32% having been born in Connecticut. 0.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,776 | 22 | 0.59% |
| 2028 | 3,754 | 22 | 0.59% |
| 2027 | 3,732 | 22 | 0.59% |
| 2026 | 3,710 | 22 | 0.6% |
| 2025 | 3,688 | 22 | 0.6% |
| 2024 | 3,666 | 22 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 3,644 | 22 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 3,622 | 32 | 0.89% |
| 2021 | 3,590 | 16 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 3,574 | -208 | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 3,782 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 3,780 | 33 | 0.88% |
| 2017 | 3,747 | 11 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 3,736 | -9 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 3,745 | -10 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 3,755 | -19 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 3,774 | -17 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 3,791 | -11 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 3,802 | -23 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 3,825 | 0 | 0% |