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Sterling

Georgia · 2,091 residents · 4.306 sq mi
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The short version

Sterling has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,103. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,091
+13%since 2023
from 1,849 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
486 / sq mi
+13%since 2023
from 429 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
−1%since 2023
from 35.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K20202024Sterling
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,103
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $74,359 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,972
+5%since 2023
from $26,688 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
−9%since 2023
from 0.358 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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 gross rent
$919
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $828 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(1,230)
Black27.4%(507)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(112)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.8%(1,106)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62%(1,296)
Black31.5%(658)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian4.3%(89)
Other1.5%(31)
Diversity Score64.3%(1,345)
Diversity Score
64
+8%since 2023
from 60 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+24%since 2023
from 20.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 77.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 59.2% in 2023
Female
44.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
Foreign born
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+16.9 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sterling, Georgia?

Sterling, Georgia has about 2,091 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sterling, Georgia?

The typical household in Sterling, Georgia earns about $86,103 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sterling, Georgia expensive?

In Sterling, Georgia, the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in Sterling, Georgia?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sterling, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sterling, Georgia?

About 15.4% of people in Sterling, Georgia 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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