In 2022, Sterling, CO had a population of 21.3k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $54,864. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Sterling, CO declined from 21,765 to 21,302, a −2.13% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,998 to $54,864, a 7.58% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sterling, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.14%), White (Hispanic) (6.04%), Other (Hispanic) (3.61%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.39%).
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.
98% of the residents in Sterling, CO are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Sterling, CO are Northeastern Junior College (544 degrees awarded in 2022).
In 2022, the median property value in Sterling, CO was $203,100, and the homeownership rate was 71.5%.
Most people in Sterling, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Sterling, CO was 2 cars per household.
Sterling, CO borders Fort Morgan, CO and Greeley, CO.