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Stirling City

California · 344 residents · 1.177 sq mi
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Population has fallen 21% since 2023, a loss of 92 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $265,100. With a median age of 57.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
344
−21%since 2023
from 436 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
292 / sq mi
−21%since 2023
from 370 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
57.1
+112%since 2023
from 26.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
54176298420542201020202024Stirling City
2024344
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$37,772
+41%since 2023
from $26,759 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
−16%since 2023
from 0.402 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information52.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $256,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 71.3% in 2023
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
43.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+27.7 ptssince 2023
from 72.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(407)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.5%(68)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(344)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 72.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
47.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
Female
59.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 59.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stirling City, California?

Stirling City, California has about 344 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Stirling City, California expensive?

In Stirling City, California, the median home is worth about $265,100.

How educated are people in Stirling City, California?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Stirling City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stirling City, California?

About 10.5% of people in Stirling City, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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