Sterling is a CDP located in Loudoun County Virginia. Sterling has a 2024 population of 31,597. Sterling is currently growing at a rate of 0.86% annually and its population has increased by 2.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,872 in 2020.
The average household income in Sterling is $137,743 with a poverty rate of 7.39%. The median age in Sterling is 35.4 years: 34.7 years for males, and 36 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sterling was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,049 | 42.01% |
| Other race | 6,861 | 22.09% |
| Asian | 4,734 | 15.24% |
| Two or more races | 4,154 | 13.37% |
| Black or African American | 2,055 | 6.62% |
| Native American | 164 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.13% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,659 | 3.21 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Married | 5,465 | 3.69 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Non Family | 2,419 | 1.31 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Female | 1,059 | 4.55 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Male | 716 | 3.95 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
3.65
Average Family Size
3.21
Average Household Size
74.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,111 | 10.51% |
| Associates Degree | 1,201 | 5.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,085 | 25.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,377 | 11.83% |
| High School Graduate | 3,991 | 19.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,898 | 9.45% |
| Some College | 3,425 | 17.05% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,968 | 4,629 | 1,263 |
| White | 6,951 | 6,810 | 3,708 |
| Other Race | 3,734 | 2,041 | 350 |
| Asian | 3,225 | 2,879 | 1,646 |
| 2+ Races | 2,235 | 1,282 | 397 |
| Black | 1,615 | 1,443 | 653 |
| Native American | 114 | 82 | 51 |
| Islander | 29 | 29 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 93.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,587 | $96,154 | $65,094 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,871 | $140,450 | $80,711 |
| High School Graduate | $39,757 | $43,202 | $34,398 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,900 | $48,750 | $30,818 |
| Overall | $54,248 | $63,598 | $44,792 |
| Some College | $49,262 | $65,335 | $35,896 |
$54,248
Average Earnings
$63,598
Average Male
$44,792
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
40.64% of Sterling residents speak only English, while 59.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 42.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,482 | 1,785 | 12.33% |
| Other | 6,717 | 1,067 | 15.89% |
| Multiple | 4,141 | 527 | 12.73% |
| White | 8,820 | 241 | 2.73% |
| Asian | 4,726 | 157 | 3.32% |
| Black | 2,043 | 58 | 2.84% |
7.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.68%
Male Poverty Rate
8.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sterling is Other, with 15.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sterling is White, with 2.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.84% |
| High School | 9.14% |
| Some College | 5.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 48.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.92% |
| Male Employed | 3.87% |
| Female Employed | 3.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $128,241 | $137,703 |
| Households | $117,699 | $137,743 |
| Married Families | $139,787 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $76,526 | $118,769 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
1,279
Number of Veterans
1,123
Male Veterans
156
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 562 |
| First Gulf War | 402 |
| Second Gulf War | 396 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 398 |
| 35 to 54 | 352 |
| 55 to 64 | 222 |
| 75+ | 209 |
| 18 to 34 | 98 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 732 | 7.07% |
| Hispanic | 324 | 3.26% |
| Other Race | 163 | 3.33% |
| Asian | 133 | 3.48% |
| Black | 129 | 7.72% |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 3.56% |
| Islander | 19 | 46.34% |
| Native American | 15 | 13.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.3%
Labor Force Participation
70.7%
Employment Rate
5%
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
30.57%
Born in Sterling
55.33%
Native Born
44.67%
Foreign Born
23.77%
Non Citizen
20.91%
Naturalized
55.33% of Sterling residents were born in the United States, with 30.57% having been born in Virginia. 23.77% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31,597 | 269 | 0.86% |
| 2023 | 31,328 | 270 | 0.87% |
| 2022 | 31,058 | -144 | -0.46% |
| 2021 | 31,202 | 330 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 30,872 | 601 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 30,271 | -132 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 30,403 | 25 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 30,378 | 781 | 2.64% |
| 2016 | 29,597 | 714 | 2.47% |
| 2015 | 28,883 | -133 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 29,016 | 2,003 | 7.41% |
| 2013 | 27,013 | 844 | 3.23% |
| 2012 | 26,169 | 534 | 2.08% |
| 2011 | 25,635 | -2,187 | -7.86% |
| 2010 | 27,822 | 0 | 0% |