In 2021, Sterling, CO had a population of 21.8k people with a median age of 38.1 and a median household income of $50,998. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sterling, CO declined from 22,282 to 21,765, a −2.32% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,560 to $50,998, a 2.9% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sterling, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.1%), White (Hispanic) (8.77%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.59%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.25%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.06%).
None of the households in Sterling, CO 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.
97.1% of the residents in Sterling, CO are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Sterling, CO are Northeastern Junior College (612 degrees awarded in 2021).
In 2021, the median property value in Sterling, CO was $177,100, and the homeownership rate was 68.7%.
Most people in Sterling, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Sterling, CO was 2 cars per household.
Sterling, CO borders Fort Morgan, CO and Greeley, CO.