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Sterling

Ohio · 364 residents · 0.976 sq mi
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Sterling has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2023, reaching $177,000. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

364
+54%since 2023
from 236 in 2023
2010 – 2024
373 / sq mi
+54%since 2023
from 242 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
33.1
−34%since 2023
from 50.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
193322450578707201020202024Sterling
2024364
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,250
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $53,558 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$28,324
Unchangedsince 2023
from $28,378 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.250
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.251 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance16.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$177,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $117,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$792
US average: $1,442
78.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
21.1% rent
10.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
43.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.9
+32%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(20)
Diversity Score19.4%(46)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(343)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(21)
Diversity Score13.6%(49)
14
−30%since 2023
from 19 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−13%since 2023
from 24.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
73.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 71.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
10.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
7.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
76.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 71.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
13.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
13.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.1% in 2023
44.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
14.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
95.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Sterling, Ohio?

Sterling, Ohio has about 364 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sterling, Ohio?

The typical household in Sterling, Ohio earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sterling, Ohio expensive?

In Sterling, Ohio, the median home is worth about $177,000, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Sterling, Ohio?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sterling, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sterling, Ohio?

About 1.4% of people in Sterling, Ohio 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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