Sterling County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 1,368 with a growth rate of -2.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sterling County, Texas is the 240th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 1,137 and has seen a growth of 20.32% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,223 | -29 | -2.32% |
| 2028 | 1,252 | -29 | -2.26% |
| 2027 | 1,281 | -29 | -2.21% |
| 2026 | 1,310 | -29 | -2.17% |
| 2025 | 1,339 | -29 | -2.12% |
| 2024 | 1,368 | -29 | -2.08% |
| 2023 | 1,397 | -29 | -2.03% |
| 2022 | 1,426 | 46 | 3.33% |
| 2021 | 1,380 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 1,382 | 87 | 6.72% |
| 2019 | 1,295 | -11 | -0.84% |
| 2018 | 1,306 | 21 | 1.63% |
| 2017 | 1,285 | -52 | -3.89% |
| 2016 | 1,337 | 7 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 1,330 | -9 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 1,339 | 111 | 9.04% |
| 2013 | 1,228 | 38 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 1,190 | 20 | 1.71% |
| 2011 | 1,170 | 33 | 2.9% |
| 2010 | 1,137 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1,438 | 232 | 19.24% |
| 1980 | 1,206 | 150 | 14.2% |
| 1970 | 1,056 | -121 | -10.28% |
| 1960 | 1,177 | -105 | -8.19% |
| 1950 | 1,282 | -122 | -8.69% |
| 1940 | 1,404 | -27 | -1.89% |
| 1930 | 1,431 | 378 | 35.9% |
| 1920 | 1,053 | -440 | -29.47% |
| 1910 | 1,493 | 366 | 32.48% |
| 1900 | 1,127 | -96 | -7.85% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,135 | 81.71% |
| Two or more races | 131 | 9.43% |
| Other race | 117 | 8.42% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 402 | 3.37 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Married | 284 | 3.75 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Non Family | 68 | 0 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Male | 33 | 3.97 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 17 | 5.41 | 100 | 0 |
3.84
Average Family Size
3.37
Average Household Size
83.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 6.61% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 7.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 129 | 16.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 64 | 8.13% |
| High School Graduate | 303 | 38.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 5.46% |
| Some College | 139 | 17.66% |
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 | 583 | 581 | 190 |
| Hispanic | 198 | 105 | 0 |
| Other Race | 50 | 22 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 20 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,536 | $0 | $20,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,656 | $0 | $87,813 |
| High School Graduate | $41,813 | $0 | $18,935 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,667 | $72,000 | $26,900 |
| Some College | $43,684 | $83,750 | $33,542 |
$56,667
Average Earnings
$72,000
Average Male
$26,900
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.35% of Sterling County, Texas residents speak only English, while 25.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 909 | 35 | 3.85% |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 100% |
2.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.21%
Male Poverty Rate
3.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sterling County, Texas is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sterling County, Texas is White, with 3.85% 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 9.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.73% |
| High School | 4.45% |
| Some College | 3.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 4.35% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $128,500 | $127,775 |
| Households | $78,750 | $112,935 |
| Married Families | $126,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,667 | $40,047 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.9%
Male Marriage Rate
65.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, 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
21
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 2.34% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 4.76% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 1.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
63.43%
Born in Sterling County, Texas
90.5%
Native Born
9.5%
Foreign Born
7.49%
Non Citizen
2.02%
Naturalized
90.5% of Sterling County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 63.43% having been born in Texas. 7.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.