NE - Sterling is a neighborhood of 10,869 people in San Bernardino. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 8% of adults. This skews young, with a median age of 30.9. Density works out to 9,322 people per square mile. The poverty rate is 22.4%, above the 12.5% national rate. 55% of homes are owner-occupied. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up NE - Sterling; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
10,869
Population density
9,322 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.17 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$76,759
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,092
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical14.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$409,247
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,556
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.6%
45.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.66 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
48.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(1,943)
Black10.7%(1,163)
Hispanic / Latino65.3%(7,099)
Asian4.3%(471)
Other1.8%(193)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(1,943)
Black10.7%(1,163)
Hispanic / Latino65.3%(7,099)
Asian4.3%(471)
Other1.8%(193)
Diversity Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in NE - Sterling, San Bernardino, California?
NE - Sterling, San Bernardino, California has about 10,869 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in NE - Sterling, San Bernardino, California?
The typical household in NE - Sterling, San Bernardino, California earns about $76,759 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is NE - Sterling, San Bernardino, California expensive?
In NE - Sterling, San Bernardino, California, the median home is worth about $409,247, and the typical rent is about $1,556 a month.
How educated are people in NE - Sterling, San Bernardino, California?
About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in NE - Sterling, San Bernardino, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in NE - Sterling, San Bernardino, California?
About 22.4% of people in NE - Sterling, San Bernardino, California live below the federal poverty line.
