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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sterling

Colorado · 11,360 residents · 7.619 sq mi
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Sterling has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,337. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $75,800. Households here earn about 42% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,360
+10%since 1990
from 10,366 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,491 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,361 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.0
+3%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K13K14K15K1990201020202024Sterling
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,337
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,189 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,287
+50%since 1990
from $10,189 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$452
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $273 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
36.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+38%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(9,679)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(1,079)
Asian0.3%(34)
Diversity Score34.1%(3,535)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(9,463)
Black0.7%(83)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(1,613)
Asian0.4%(43)
Diversity Score33.2%(3,771)
Diversity Score
33
−3%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.5 min
−19%since 1990
from 13.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sterling, Colorado?

Sterling, Colorado has about 11,360 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sterling, Colorado?

The typical household in Sterling, Colorado earns about $27,337 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sterling, Colorado expensive?

In Sterling, Colorado, the median home is worth about $75,800, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Sterling, Colorado?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sterling, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sterling, Colorado?

About 15.2% of people in Sterling, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sterling, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Sterling, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 994 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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