Sterling is a town located in Comanche County Oklahoma. Sterling has a 2024 population of 668. Sterling is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by -0.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 671 in 2020.
The average household income in Sterling is $79,958 with a poverty rate of 14.52%. The median age in Sterling is 39.7 years: 53.5 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sterling was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 656 | 89.01% |
| Two or more races | 73 | 9.91% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.09% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 290 | 2.54 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Married | 156 | 2.76 | 91 | 9 |
| Non Family | 56 | 1.14 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
| Female | 51 | 3.59 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Male | 27 | 2.19 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
73.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 7.1% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 4.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25 | 4.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 3.55% |
| High School Graduate | 333 | 62.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 1.31% |
| Some College | 90 | 16.82% |
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 | 479 | 448 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 32 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $60,469 | $67,986 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,214 | $65,000 | $32,614 |
| Some College | $34,034 | $71,016 | $32,614 |
$48,214
Average Earnings
$65,000
Average Male
$32,614
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.92% of Sterling residents speak only English, while 2.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 630 | 65 | 10.32% |
| Multiple | 73 | 42 | 57.53% |
14.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.01%
Male Poverty Rate
16.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sterling is Multiple, with 57.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sterling is White, with 10.32% 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 11.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.11% |
| Some College | 7.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,031 | $91,202 |
| Households | $64,464 | $79,958 |
| Married Families | $83,047 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $22,093 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.9%
Male Marriage Rate
46.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
74
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 15.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.7%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
70.69%
Born in Sterling
98.64%
Native Born
1.36%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.36%
Naturalized
98.64% of Sterling residents were born in the United States, with 70.69% having been born in Oklahoma. 0% 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 | 665 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 665 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 666 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 667 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 667 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2024 | 668 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 669 | -6 | -0.89% |
| 2022 | 675 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2021 | 674 | 3 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 671 | -106 | -13.64% |
| 2019 | 777 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 777 | -7 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 784 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 786 | -14 | -1.75% |
| 2015 | 800 | -3 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 803 | -5 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 808 | -9 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 817 | 14 | 1.74% |
| 2011 | 803 | 6 | 0.75% |
| 2010 | 797 | 0 | 0% |