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Sterling Ranch

Colorado · 4,213 residents · 5.529 sq mi
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Sterling Ranch is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $206,719. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2023. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $802,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% 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
4,213
+67%since 2023
from 2,530 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
762 / sq mi
+67%since 2023
from 458 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
−1%since 2023
from 37.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
8672K3K4K5K20202024Sterling Ranch
20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$206,719
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $198,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,447
+27%since 2023
from $73,855 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
93.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
+34%since 2023
from 0.279 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$802,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $794,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
8.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−3%since 2023
from 4.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(1,925)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(282)
Asian6.6%(168)
Other6.1%(155)
Diversity Score50.1%(1,267)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(3,081)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(571)
Asian7.1%(301)
Other6.2%(260)
Diversity Score54.7%(2,306)
Diversity Score
55
+9%since 2023
from 50 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 35.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 28.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 72.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
Female
49.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
Foreign born
8.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 99.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sterling Ranch, Colorado?

Sterling Ranch, Colorado has about 4,213 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sterling Ranch, Colorado?

The typical household in Sterling Ranch, Colorado earns about $206,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sterling Ranch, Colorado expensive?

In Sterling Ranch, Colorado, the median home is worth about $802,000, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Sterling Ranch, Colorado?

About 75.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sterling Ranch, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sterling Ranch, Colorado?

About 2.0% of people in Sterling Ranch, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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