Sterling town is located in Cayuga County New York. Sterling town has a 2024 population of 3,141. Sterling town is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -2.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,220 in 2020.
The average household income in Sterling town is $70,881 with a poverty rate of 16.48%. The median age in Sterling town is 49.5 years: 55 years for males, and 46.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sterling town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,071 | 95.43% |
| Other race | 92 | 2.86% |
| Two or more races | 44 | 1.37% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,340 | 2.39 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Married | 728 | 3.03 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Non Family | 393 | 1.25 | 72 | 28 |
| Female | 134 | 2.47 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Male | 85 | 2.16 | 100 | 0 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
86.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 99 | 4.14% |
| Associates Degree | 364 | 15.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 358 | 14.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 243 | 10.16% |
| High School Graduate | 793 | 33.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 89 | 3.72% |
| Some College | 446 | 18.65% |
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 | 2,231 | 2,065 | 580 |
| Other Race | 92 | 88 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 29 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 23 | 14 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 48.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,833 | $0 | $27,857 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $88,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,847 | $68,636 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,469 | $18,469 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,699 | $46,493 | $26,023 |
| Some College | $35,577 | $41,618 | $30,323 |
$36,699
Average Earnings
$46,493
Average Male
$26,023
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.36% of Sterling town residents speak only English, while 3.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,039 | 503 | 16.55% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 12 | 41.38% |
| Multiple | 44 | 12 | 27.27% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
16.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.02%
Male Poverty Rate
15.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sterling town is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sterling town is White, with 16.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.7% |
| High School | 13.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.65% |
| Some College | 3.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40% |
| Male Employed | 12.79% |
| Female Employed | 9.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,583 | $77,085 |
| Households | $57,850 | $70,881 |
| Married Families | $78,929 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,119 | $51,485 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
53.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
280
Number of Veterans
280
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 113 |
| Korea | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 139 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 279 | 11.1% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 31.03% |
| Native American | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
85.24%
Born in Sterling town
97.73%
Native Born
2.27%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.27%
Naturalized
97.73% of Sterling town residents were born in the United States, with 85.24% having been born in New York. 0% 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 | 3,016 | -25 | -0.82% |
| 2028 | 3,041 | -25 | -0.82% |
| 2027 | 3,066 | -25 | -0.81% |
| 2026 | 3,091 | -25 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 3,116 | -25 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 3,141 | -25 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 3,166 | -25 | -0.78% |
| 2022 | 3,191 | -25 | -0.78% |
| 2021 | 3,216 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2020 | 3,220 | 205 | 6.8% |
| 2019 | 3,015 | -10 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 3,025 | -5 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 3,030 | 5 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 3,025 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 3,026 | -19 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 3,045 | -14 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 3,059 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 3,059 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 3,061 | 23 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 3,038 | 0 | 0% |