Sterling is a CDP located in Glynn County Georgia. Sterling has a 2024 population of 2,220. Sterling is currently growing at a rate of 7.66% annually and its population has increased by 16.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,909 in 2020.
The average household income in Sterling is $75,427 with a poverty rate of 16.5%. The median age in Sterling is 35.3 years: 33.5 years for males, and 53.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sterling was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,238 | 66.96% |
| Black or African American | 507 | 27.42% |
| Other race | 104 | 5.62% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 662 | 2.79 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Female | 272 | 3.35 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Married | 171 | 2.71 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 132 | 2.58 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Non Family | 87 | 1.54 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
70.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 43 | 3.24% |
| Associates Degree | 171 | 12.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 127 | 9.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 143 | 10.78% |
| High School Graduate | 572 | 43.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 102 | 7.69% |
| Some College | 169 | 12.74% |
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 | 925 | 873 | 125 |
| Black | 332 | 309 | 145 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 62 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.38%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 43.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,205 | $45,982 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,202 | $38,426 | $21,429 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,461 | $39,144 | $45,681 |
| Some College | $0 | $95,172 | $41,456 |
$41,461
Average Earnings
$39,144
Average Male
$45,681
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.32% of Sterling residents speak only English, while 10.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,230 | 193 | 15.69% |
| Hispanic | 112 | 112 | 100% |
| Other | 104 | 104 | 100% |
16.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.08%
Male Poverty Rate
18.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sterling is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sterling is White, with 15.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 84.14% |
| High School | 18.88% |
| Some College | 9.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 13.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,516 | $73,189 |
| Households | $74,359 | $75,427 |
| Married Families | $90,982 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $20,056 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
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
49
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 28 | 8.43% |
| White | 21 | 2.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
66.96%
Born in Sterling
94.86%
Native Born
5.14%
Foreign Born
3.35%
Non Citizen
1.78%
Naturalized
94.86% of Sterling residents were born in the United States, with 66.96% having been born in Georgia. 3.35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,220 | 158 | 7.66% |
| 2023 | 2,062 | 159 | 8.36% |
| 2022 | 1,903 | 12 | 0.63% |
| 2021 | 1,891 | -18 | -0.94% |
| 2020 | 1,909 | 0 | 0% |