Sterling is a town located in Sanpete County Utah. Sterling has a 2024 population of 301. Sterling is currently growing at a rate of 2.03% annually and its population has increased by 9.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 276 in 2020.
The average household income in Sterling is $66,243 with a poverty rate of 17.16%. The median age in Sterling is 37.7 years: 33.5 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sterling was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 277 | 91.42% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 6.27% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 1.98% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 93 | 3.26 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Married | 72 | 3.74 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Non Family | 18 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 5.33 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.72
Average Family Size
3.26
Average Household Size
82.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 6.32% |
| Associates Degree | 26 | 13.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14 | 7.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 3.68% |
| High School Graduate | 38 | 20% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 93 | 48.95% |
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 | 171 | 160 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 14 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $17,500 | $0 | $17,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,977 | $44,250 | $20,000 |
| Some College | $34,750 | $43,750 | $0 |
$33,977
Average Earnings
$44,250
Average Male
$20,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.21% of Sterling residents speak only English, while 6.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 274 | 52 | 18.98% |
17.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.61%
Male Poverty Rate
16.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sterling is White, with 18.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sterling is White, with 18.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 32.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 22.69% |
| High School | 2.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 77.78% |
| Male Employed | 19.23% |
| Female Employed | 10% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,313 | $68,499 |
| Households | $64,261 | $66,243 |
| Married Families | $64,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $52,111 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
70.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.3%
Male Marriage Rate
76.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
25
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 7.07% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 80% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.2%
Labor Force Participation
34%
Employment Rate
13.3%
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
78.88%
Born in Sterling
97.03%
Native Born
2.97%
Foreign Born
2.64%
Non Citizen
0.33%
Naturalized
97.03% of Sterling residents were born in the United States, with 78.88% having been born in Utah. 2.64% 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 | 332 | 6 | 1.84% |
| 2028 | 326 | 6 | 1.88% |
| 2027 | 320 | 7 | 2.24% |
| 2026 | 313 | 6 | 1.95% |
| 2025 | 307 | 6 | 1.99% |
| 2024 | 301 | 6 | 2.03% |
| 2023 | 295 | 7 | 2.43% |
| 2022 | 288 | 5 | 1.77% |
| 2021 | 283 | 7 | 2.54% |
| 2020 | 276 | -46 | -14.29% |
| 2019 | 322 | 6 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 316 | 5 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 311 | 8 | 2.64% |
| 2016 | 303 | 5 | 1.68% |
| 2015 | 298 | 3 | 1.02% |
| 2014 | 295 | 3 | 1.03% |
| 2013 | 292 | -1 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 293 | -2 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 295 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 295 | 0 | 0% |