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Sterlington

Louisiana · 1,980 residents · 2.832 sq mi
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Sterlington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,174. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,200. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,980
+55%since 2000
from 1,276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
699 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.4
−6%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9901K2K2K3K1990201020202024Sterlington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,174
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,011
+32%since 2000
from $16,707 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,200
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$879
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
48.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+62%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(1,059)
Black11.8%(151)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(52)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.4%(452)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(1,381)
Black20.3%(402)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(81)
Asian0.9%(18)
Other0.4%(8)
Diversity Score52.4%(1,037)
Diversity Score
52
+48%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+90%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 73.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sterlington, Louisiana?

Sterlington, Louisiana has about 1,980 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sterlington, Louisiana?

The typical household in Sterlington, Louisiana earns about $52,174 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 $127,200, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Sterlington, Louisiana?

About 17.7% 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 28.7% 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 840 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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