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Sterlington

Louisiana · 1,276 residents · 2.832 sq mi
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Sterlington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,276
+12%since 1990
from 1,140 in 1990
1990 – 2025
451 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 403 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
+4%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9901K2K2K3K1990201020202024Sterlington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,750
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,739 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,707
+79%since 1990
from $9,345 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.7%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$401
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
69.5%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
30.5% rent
1.5
−17%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(971)
Black14.2%(162)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.6%(7)
Diversity Score32.3%(368)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(1,059)
Black11.8%(151)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(52)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score35.4%(452)
35
+10%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.0%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−27%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sterlington, Louisiana?

Sterlington, Louisiana has about 1,276 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sterlington, Louisiana?

The typical household in Sterlington, Louisiana earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sterlington, Louisiana expensive?

In Sterlington, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $50,900, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Sterlington, Louisiana?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sterlington, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sterlington, Louisiana?

About 11.7% of people in Sterlington, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sterlington, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Sterlington, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 136 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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