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Sterling

Ohio · 457 residents · 0.976 sq mi
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Sterling is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,636. Population has grown 28% since 2011. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $102,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 77% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
457
+28%vs 2011
vs 357 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
468 / sq mi
+28%vs 2011
vs 366 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
−19%vs 2011
vs 41.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
193322450578707201020202024Sterling
2024364
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,636
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $42,121 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,123
+45%vs 2011
vs $36,662 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+21.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.508 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,500
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $201,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−37.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.2% in 2011
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
−13.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.2
−74%vs 2011
vs 4.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(357)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(446)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(8)
Diversity Score
2
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
−20%vs 2011
vs 19.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.2%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.6% in 2011
Female
53.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
+9.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sterling, Ohio?

Sterling, Ohio has about 457 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sterling, Ohio?

The typical household in Sterling, Ohio earns about $83,636 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 $102,500.

How educated are people in Sterling, Ohio?

About 13.3% 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 0.0% 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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