Sterlington is a town located in Ouachita Parish Louisiana. Sterlington has a 2024 population of 2,490. Sterlington is currently growing at a rate of 5.29% annually and its population has increased by 25.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,989 in 2020.
The average household income in Sterlington is $66,963 with a poverty rate of 19.58%. The median age in Sterlington is 37.3 years: 37.8 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sterlington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,495 | 73.11% |
| Black or African American | 455 | 22.25% |
| Other race | 75 | 3.67% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 875 | 2.34 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Married | 368 | 2.85 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Non Family | 272 | 1.18 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
| Female | 214 | 2.93 | 22.9 | 77.1 |
| Male | 21 | 2.29 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
49.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 91 | 6.8% |
| Associates Degree | 101 | 7.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 148 | 11.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 82 | 6.13% |
| High School Graduate | 463 | 34.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 4.11% |
| Some College | 398 | 29.75% |
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 | 1,045 | 968 | 188 |
| Black | 233 | 197 | 39 |
| Hispanic | 78 | 45 | 6 |
| Other Race | 48 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,167 | $81,250 | $48,654 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $65,172 | $75,370 | $46,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $29,643 |
| Overall | $46,949 | $67,692 | $40,000 |
| Some College | $45,769 | $61,667 | $27,212 |
$46,949
Average Earnings
$67,692
Average Male
$40,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.32% of Sterlington residents speak only English, while 1.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,495 | 297 | 19.87% |
| Black | 438 | 69 | 15.75% |
| Other | 75 | 27 | 36% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 27 | 25.71% |
| Multiple | 10 | 3 | 30% |
| Asian | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
19.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.32%
Male Poverty Rate
24.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sterlington is Other, with 36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sterlington is Asian, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.16% |
| High School | 14.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.87% |
| Some College | 5.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.04% |
| Male Employed | 5.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,977 | $74,168 |
| Households | $67,986 | $66,963 |
| Married Families | $77,069 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $47,222 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
112
Number of Veterans
109
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 9.44% |
| Black | 2 | 0.79% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 66.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
1.1%
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
77.65%
Born in Sterlington
98.09%
Native Born
1.91%
Foreign Born
0.64%
Non Citizen
1.27%
Naturalized
98.09% of Sterlington residents were born in the United States, with 77.65% having been born in Louisiana. 0.64% 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 | 3,117 | 126 | 4.21% |
| 2028 | 2,991 | 125 | 4.36% |
| 2027 | 2,866 | 125 | 4.56% |
| 2026 | 2,741 | 126 | 4.82% |
| 2025 | 2,615 | 125 | 5.02% |
| 2024 | 2,490 | 125 | 5.29% |
| 2023 | 2,365 | 220 | 10.26% |
| 2022 | 2,145 | 97 | 4.74% |
| 2021 | 2,048 | 59 | 2.97% |
| 2020 | 1,989 | -955 | -32.44% |
| 2019 | 2,944 | 200 | 7.29% |
| 2018 | 2,744 | 177 | 6.9% |
| 2017 | 2,567 | 33 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 2,534 | 54 | 2.18% |
| 2015 | 2,480 | 276 | 12.52% |
| 2014 | 2,204 | 299 | 15.7% |
| 2013 | 1,905 | 227 | 13.53% |
| 2012 | 1,678 | 33 | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 1,645 | 29 | 1.79% |
| 2010 | 1,616 | 0 | 0% |