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Sterling

Oklahoma · 793 residents · 0.822 sq mi
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Sterling has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,900. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

793
+4%since 2000
from 762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
965 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 927 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
31.2
−14%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
5706316927528131990201020202024Sterling
2024751
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,917
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$16,519
+30%since 2000
from $12,707 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
20.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$78,900
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$425
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $853
32.5%
−35.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
38.3% rent
13.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
15.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
14.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.4
+45%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(685)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(45)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82%(650)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(37)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other12.8%(101)
Diversity Score39%(309)
39
+560%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
7.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
77.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
18.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
10.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
28.2%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

53.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
46.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
12.4%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sterling, Oklahoma?

Sterling, Oklahoma has about 793 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sterling, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Sterling, Oklahoma earns about $32,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sterling, Oklahoma expensive?

In Sterling, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $78,900, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Sterling, Oklahoma?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sterling, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sterling, Oklahoma?

About 20.6% of people in Sterling, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sterling, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Sterling, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 110 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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