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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Sterling

Utah · 188 residents · 0.323 sq mi
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Sterling has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,607. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. Median home value is $55,000. At a median age of 25.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 25.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

188
−20%vs 2000
vs 235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
582 / sq mi
−20%vs 2000
vs 728 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
25.3
−10%vs 2000
vs 28.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1702252803353901990201020202024Sterling
2024281
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,607
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,019 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,658
−45%vs 2000
vs $12,041 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.5%
+13.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$55,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $85,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$350
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $488 in 2000
US average: $450
77.4%
−8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.3% in 2000
22.6% rent
3.3
+5%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(227)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(10)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(183)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(5)
Asian1.6%(3)
Other1.1%(2)
Diversity Score12.5%(23)
12
+194%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.9%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.9%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.8 min
+33%vs 2000
vs 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sterling, Utah?

Sterling, Utah has about 188 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Sterling, Utah?

The typical household in Sterling, Utah earns about $16,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sterling, Utah expensive?

In Sterling, Utah, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Sterling, Utah?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sterling, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sterling, Utah?

About 24.5% of people in Sterling, Utah 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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