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CITY · 2020 ACS

Sterling Ranch

Colorado · 1,789 residents · 5.529 sq mi
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Sterling Ranch is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $200,972. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2021. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $639,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 167% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,789
+53%vs 2021
vs 1,171 in 2021
2020 – 2024
324 / sq mi
+53%vs 2021
vs 212 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
35.5
+3%vs 2021
vs 34.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
8672K3K4K5K20202024Sterling Ranch
20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$200,972
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $164,605 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$59,678
−1%vs 2021
vs $60,106 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
91.1%
+4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 86.5% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
2.7%
−2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$639,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $708,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
99.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.8% in 2021
0.9% rent
3.2
−26%vs 2021
vs 4.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(794)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12%(140)
Asian12.4%(145)
Other7.9%(92)
Diversity Score63.1%(738)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(1,388)
Black0.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(185)
Asian5.6%(100)
Other3.5%(62)
Diversity Score44.4%(794)
44
−30%vs 2021
vs 63 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

71.0%
−6.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 99.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
17.8%
−12.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.7% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
−31%vs 2021
vs 33.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
64.8%
+17.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
75.9%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 75.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
58.6%
−2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.0%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.9% in 2021
53.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.1% in 2021
9.6%
−6.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.6% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.1% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sterling Ranch, Colorado?

Sterling Ranch, Colorado has about 1,789 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sterling Ranch, Colorado earns about $200,972 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 $639,600.

How educated are people in Sterling Ranch, Colorado?

About 71.0% 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 2.7% of people in Sterling Ranch, Colorado 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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