Sterling is a village located in Johnson County Nebraska. Sterling has a 2024 population of 467. Sterling is currently declining at a rate of -0.64% annually and its population has decreased by -2.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 479 in 2020.
The average household income in Sterling is $76,950 with a poverty rate of 11.53%. The median age in Sterling is 37.8 years: 36.3 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sterling was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 662 | 96.64% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 2.63% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.73% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 262 | 2.61 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Married | 142 | 3.01 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Non Family | 83 | 1.04 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Female | 24 | 5 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Male | 13 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
77.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9 | 2.01% |
| Associates Degree | 43 | 9.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 62 | 13.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 57 | 12.75% |
| High School Graduate | 177 | 39.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 3.8% |
| Some College | 82 | 18.34% |
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 | 421 | 401 | 103 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 94.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,000 | $55,357 | $26,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,232 | $61,750 | $78,929 |
| High School Graduate | $47,083 | $50,781 | $16,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $5,536 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,344 | $56,313 | $36,667 |
| Some College | $61,250 | $69,167 | $31,875 |
$52,344
Average Earnings
$56,313
Average Male
$36,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.84% of Sterling residents speak only English, while 0.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 656 | 73 | 11.13% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 6 | 54.55% |
11.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.79%
Male Poverty Rate
17.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sterling is Hispanic, with 54.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sterling is White, with 11.13% 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 13.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.69% |
| High School | 11.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.68% |
| Some College | 1.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.75% |
| Female Employed | 7.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,839 | $90,157 |
| Households | $72,083 | $76,950 |
| Married Families | $95,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,083 | $47,976 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
33
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 6 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 6.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
90.22%
Born in Sterling
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Sterling residents were born in the United States, with 90.22% having been born in Nebraska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 452 | -3 | -0.66% |
| 2028 | 455 | -3 | -0.66% |
| 2027 | 458 | -3 | -0.65% |
| 2026 | 461 | -3 | -0.65% |
| 2025 | 464 | -3 | -0.64% |
| 2024 | 467 | -3 | -0.64% |
| 2023 | 470 | -6 | -1.26% |
| 2022 | 476 | -4 | -0.83% |
| 2021 | 480 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 479 | 23 | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 456 | -7 | -1.51% |
| 2018 | 463 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 463 | -4 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 467 | -3 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 470 | 3 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 467 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 469 | -5 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 474 | -3 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 477 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 478 | 0 | 0% |