Sterling, KS

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2021 Population

2,496

3.44% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

27.5

3.51% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.33%

23.4% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$48,092

7.09% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$108,400

1.12% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

1,179

3.44% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Sterling, KS had a population of 2.5k people with a median age of 27.5 and a median household income of $48,092. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sterling, KS declined from 2,585 to 2,496, a −3.44% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,907 to $48,092, a 7.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sterling, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.6%), White (Hispanic) (4.57%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.4%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.2%).

None of the households in Sterling, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Sterling, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sterling, KS are Sterling College (135 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Sterling, KS was $108,400, and the homeownership rate was 74.6%.

Most people in Sterling, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Sterling, KS was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Sterling, KS is home to a population of 2.5k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.52% of Sterling, KS residents were born outside of the country (63 people).

In 2021, there were 19.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.19k people) in Sterling, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 114 White (Hispanic) and 65 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Sterling, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Sterling, KS was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sterling, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sterling, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.19k ± 205
White (Hispanic)
114 ± 72
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
65 ± 39

7.57%

Hispanic Population

189 people

7.57% of the people in Sterling, KS are hispanic (189 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sterling, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
81,246 ± 6,900 people
India
14,367 ± 2,936 people
Vietnam
10,893 ± 2,558 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 81,246 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,367 and Vietnam with 10,893.

Foreign-Born Population

2.52%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

63 people

2.36%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

61 people

As of 2021, 2.52% of Sterling, KS residents (63 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sterling, KS was 2.36%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sterling, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
28 ± 26
Gulf War (2001-)
23 ± 28
Korea
12 ± 22

Sterling, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sterling, KS employs 1.18k people. The largest industries in Sterling, KS are Educational Services (277 people), Manufacturing (136 people), and Retail Trade (112 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,250), and Finance & Insurance ($63,000).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,980. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.18k

2021 Value

± 163

−3.44%

1 Year decline

± 20%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sterling, KS declined at a rate of −3.44%, from 1.22k employees to 1.18k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sterling, KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (158 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (145 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (104 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sterling, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.18k

2021 Value

± 163

−3.44%

1 Year decline

± 20%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sterling, KS declined at a rate of −3.44%, from 1.22k employees to 1.18k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sterling, KS, are Educational Services (277 people), Manufacturing (136 people), and Retail Trade (112 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sterling, KS, though some of these residents may live in Sterling, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$27,552

Median earning men ± $13,603

$19,537

Median earning women ± $4,977

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($132,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,792), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,844).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,500), Manufacturing ($49,688), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($29,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$221B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Missouri
$18.5B
Texas
$14.8B
Nebraska
$13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $18.5B, followed by Texas with $14.8B and Nebraska and $13.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Sterling, KS awarded 135 degrees. The student population of Sterling, KS in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 407 male students and 293 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sterling, KS are White (84 and 66.7%), followed by Black or African American (22 and 17.5%), Hispanic or Latino (15 and 11.9%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (2 and 1.59%).

The largest universities in Sterling, KS by number of degrees awarded are Sterling College (135 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sterling, KS are General Business Administration & Management (26 and 19.3%), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (13 and 9.63%), and Sport & Fitness Management (9 and 6.67%).

The median tuition cost in Sterling, KS for private four year colleges is $27,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Sterling, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 47.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 700 (58.1% men and 41.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 700 students enrolled in Sterling, KS, 58.1% men and 41.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 408 records, of which 51.7% were women and 48.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
13 degrees awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
9 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
26 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sterling, KS was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Sterling, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Sterling College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

135 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sterling College with 135 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 77 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sterling, KS, which is 1.33 times more than the 58 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 84 degrees mean that there were 3.82 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 22 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,240) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.762% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.709% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (598k), Some college (550k), and Bachelors Degree (446k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sterling, KS was $108,400 in 2021, which is 0.443 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $107,200 to $108,400, a 1.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Sterling, KS is 74.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Sterling, KS have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sterling, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$108,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$12,896

$577

Median Property Taxes

±$98

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sterling, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sterling, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.6%

Homeownership

2021

66.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.6% of the housing units in Sterling, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sterling, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Sterling, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,092

Median Household Income

± $5,480

773

Number of Households

± 122

In 2021, the median household income of the 773 households in Sterling, KS grew to $48,092 from the previous year's value of $44,907.

The following chart displays the households in Sterling, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sterling, KS is from Kansas.

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.555% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.5%)
Walked (14.3%)
Carpooled (6.97%)

In 2021, 71.5% of workers in Sterling, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (14.3%) and those who carpooled to work (6.97%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sterling, KS have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.79% of the workforce in Sterling, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sterling, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sterling, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sterling, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.33% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sterling, KS (183 out of 1.96k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sterling, KS is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.3% of the population of Sterling, KS has health coverage, with 53.4% on employee plans, 9.98% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 2.61% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rice County, KS see 1907 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0525% increase from the previous year (1906 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3121 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1872 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Rice County, KS.

1,907 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rice County, KS

Primary care physicians in Rice County, KS see an average of 1,907 patients per year. This represents a 0.0525% increase from the previous year (1,906 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Rice County, KS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.1% under 18 years, 30.3% between 18 and 34 years, 25.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.74%

Uninsured

53.4%

Employer Coverage

9.98%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

2.61%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sterling, KS grew by 52% from 3.78% to 5.74%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sterling, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.