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 $68,153 with a poverty rate of 15.21%. The median age in Sterling is 37.3 years: 35.5 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sterling was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 342 | 96.34% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 1.97% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 1.69% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 117 | 3.03 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Married | 88 | 3.64 | 83 | 17 |
| Non Family | 29 | 1.21 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.64
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
84.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 5.86% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 16.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21 | 9.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 5.41% |
| High School Graduate | 43 | 19.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 96 | 43.24% |
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 | 213 | 202 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 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 15.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,500 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $80,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,273 | $48,056 | $22,813 |
| Some College | $31,023 | $31,818 | $23,250 |
$32,273
Average Earnings
$48,056
Average Male
$22,813
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.26% of Sterling residents speak only English, while 7.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 340 | 54 | 15.88% |
15.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.02%
Male Poverty Rate
14.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sterling is White, with 15.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sterling is White, with 15.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 24.81% |
| High School | 2.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 12.94% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,262 | $74,961 |
| Households | $61,964 | $68,153 |
| Married Families | $62,262 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $47,497 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.7%
Male Marriage Rate
76.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
12
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 4.29% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 28.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
81.69%
Born in Sterling
97.75%
Native Born
2.25%
Foreign Born
2.25%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.75% of Sterling residents were born in the United States, with 81.69% having been born in Utah. 2.25% 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% |